What is Confirmation?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us, “It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the Sacrament of Confirmation is the specific outpouring of the Holy Spiritas ocne granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost.”
From this fact, Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of Baptismal grace:
- It roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, “Abba! Father!”
- It unites us firmly to Christ
- It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- It renders our bond with the Church more perfect
- It gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the Faith; through word and action as true witness of Christ to confess the name of Christ boldy
Requirements
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Families are registered members of IHM
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Students must attend all confirmation classes
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Parents must attend and sign in at Our Catholic Journey
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Students are in 10-12 grade
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Students have received their Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion
Confirmation Class Dates
Four dates for Our Catholic Journey…mandatory for Confirmandi, Parents need only to come to OCJ.
Wednesday’s 6:30-7:30 (in the church)
Youth Group 7:30-8:30 (John Paul II Youth Room)
October 12, December 14, January 11, 18
Retreat October 22 & 23 (Mandatory)
Retreat will be at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Sundays 4:30-6:00 (classes will be in cenacle room)
September 18, 25
October 2, 9, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11
January 8, 29
February 5,12,19,26
March 4,11,18,25
April 1, 15, 22, and Final class 29
Confirmation Date is TBA
( sponsor needed at commitment ceremony)