Confirmation 2022-2023

Confirmation Preparation Dates 2022-2023

 
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
(Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285)
It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once 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 more firmly to Christ;
• it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;
• 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 by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross:

Recall then that you have received the spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear in God's presence. Guard what you have received. God the Father has marked you with his sign; Christ the Lord has confirmed you and has placed his pledge, the Spirit, in your hearts.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church 1302-1303) ​​

 In the Archdiocese of Washington it is a requirement that anyone wanting to receive the sacrament of Confirmation must receive at least two years of Confirmation preparation. Here at St. Rose, students typically begin their first year of Confirmation Prep in 7th grade in order to receive the sacrament in the spring of their 8th grade year. If your son or daughter has not started Confirmation preparation by 7th grade, and he or she would like to be confirmed, please contact the Director of Youth Ministry.

Family Sessions

We will be having our three Family Sessions in which a Parent and/or Sponsor must attend a Zoom meeting with the Confirmation Candidate. It is expected that families will attend all three sessions as part of the Confirmation preparation. 

• Family Session #1 Parent + Confirmation Candidate
  • Sunday, 10/23/20222 6:30 pm
  • Monday, 10/24/2022 7:00 pm

• Family Session #2 Sponsor + Confirmation Candidate
  • Sunday, 1/8/2023 6:30 pm
  • Monday, 1/9/2023 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, 1/10/2023 6:30 pm

• Family Session #3 Parent + Confirmation Candidate
  • Sunday, 3/5/2023 7:00pm
  • Monday, 3/6/2023 7:00 pm

• Sponsor form due no later than March 7, 2023

• February 17-19. 2023

• April 16 through 29, 2023 over ZOOM

• Attendance is required by both the Confirmation Candidate and the Sponsor

• Saturday, June 3rd at 2pm at the Basicila of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Forms Required for Confirmation 2022-2023

•  Sacramental Record Form # 1 (Candidate Info)  
  • If you have not filled out the form yet, please complete it here: confirmation-form-1
  • Due: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
• Copies of Baptism & 1^st Communion Certificates
  • See Sacramental Record Form #1 to check if you need to send certificate copies
  • Drop off at Parish Office or email a scanned copy to Tania Murphy (tmurphy@strose.com )
  • Due: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
• Sacramental Record Form # 2 (Saint & Sponsor Info)
  • If you have not filled out the form yet, please complete it here: confirmation-form-2
  • Due: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

•  Online Registration Form
  • Complete here: Confirmation Retreat Sign Up
  • Due:  Monday, February 13th
• Permission Form 
  • Download here: Not available yet 
  • This is a physical paper form and the original must be turned in to the Parish Office.
  • Due: February 17th
• Confirmation Retreat Registration Fee
  • Details here: The fee for the retreat is $150. 
  • Need financial assistance? Email oakalegbere@strose.com
  • Due: Monday, February 13th

• Your Confirmation name should reflect your closer identification as a member of the Catholic Christian community.
• Your Confirmation name should be the name of a saint.
• You can choose your baptismal name or you can choose a new name.

• Go to www.lifeteen.com and search “Confirmation Saints”
  • https://lifeteen.com/blog/biggest-best-list-confirmation-saints-guys-girls/

•  www.catholic.org/saints
• www.catholicsaints.info

• Your ‘service hours’ will not be tracked like they are in school (i.e. SSL forms or Christian Service hours forms). This step is eliminated so that the focus turns toward understanding the need for service, the concept of helping others, recognizing how you can use your gifts to serve others and better incorporating the concept of prayer and reflection.
• Reflection on your ongoing service throughout the Confirmation process will be incorporated into your class reflection time, Confirmation Retreat, and Confirmation Interviews. As primary catechists, parents should also take on the responsibility of helping the Confirmation candidate in reflecting on their different service experiences.

• Due to restrictions of the pandemic and extreme caution - that will not be any planned group service opportunities.  Each family is encouraged to find unique ways that they can serve together as a family through the pandemic.  This will look and feel very different, but remember, service comes in many forms.  
• Keep referring back to the St. Rose Home Page for opportunties to serve throughout the year or join the St Rose Serves Flocknote group.
• See document below for a more complete list of service ideas for your Confirmation Candidate