Confirmation is the sacrament of Initiation in which a bishop or delegated priest confers the sacrament through three important ritual actions: the imposition of hands while calling forth the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the anointing with chrism on the recipient's forehead and the laying on of hands while saying "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit." Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by sealing and confirming the baptized person in union with Jesus Christ and calling them to a greater participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church.
The sacrament of Confirmation at Saint Adalbert is typically received during eighth or ninth grade. Older high school students are welcome to join the preparation sessions. Preparation in 2011-2012 begins in October 2011 with the sacrament being received the following September 2012. The process includes Information (regular attendance in a parish school religion program, PSR class, or youth ministry meetings; Sunday evening sessions once a month from October-May, and completing journal entries), Formation (attendance at weekly Sunday Mass, Spirit Day Retreat, Day of Reflection, and completing Service Projects).
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Mission Statement
The purpose of the Confirmation Preparation Program at Saint Adalbert Parish is to provide a spiritually nurturing environment where opportunities for continuing Christian formation and education will lead to growth in faith and self-awareness. Very simply, this means that we want to create Disciples. We want our young people to learn who Jesus Christ is, where He is in their lives, and what it means to not only know about Jesus, but also what it means to be LIKE Jesus in the world today. We also want to have our young people see themselves as part of the St Adalbert’s Catholic Faith Community, and to understand the Catholic Church they are interested in being a part of as a community of believers who are inspired to live the Gospel.
Requirements
· Any student in grade eight through grade ten may participate in this program. Older teens may participate with prior approval of the pastor.
· Attend regular PSR classes or approved Religion classes (grade 8); be an active participant in St Adalbert Youth ministry (grade 9-10).
· Attend Confirmation Preparation Sessions on 6 Sunday evenings.
· Keep a binder with monthly entries.
· Complete Service projects: One activity per month with three of these being large service projects.
· Attend Spirit Day and rehearsal/afternoon of reflection for Confirmation.
· Attend Rite of Confirmation celebrated on Sunday, September 23, 2012.
Important information for the sacrament of Confirmation:
† All sessions are mandatory in order to be confirmed in September, 2012. If a session is missed due to illness, it must be made up with Mrs. K. If more than one session is missed, the parent(s) and teen will be asked to meet with Father Barry, Mrs. K., and Pat to determine how best to prepare the teen for the sacrament of Confirmation.
† Teens should come to each session with their binders and bibles (given to teen in September), pen or pencil, and an open mind. All assignments given at the previous session should be completed and handed in to Mrs. K. at the next session.
† Please schedule your interview with The Confirmation Team as soon as possible by calling 440-234-6830 and speaking with Amanda or Joanne. Even if you don’t want to meet until the spring, get it on the calendar now!
† Confirmation application is due by October 2, 2011. Do not fill in the Confirmation name at this time.
† Sponsor essays are due by November 6, 2011. Sponsors must obtain a certificate from their home parish by February 5, 2012.
† E-mail will be our primary form of communication. Please let Mrs. K. know if you would prefer to be contacted another way.
† Important contact information:
† www.saintadalbertparish.org- forms, information and dates
† Mrs. Annette Klanac 440-234-6830 aklanac@saintadalbertparish.org
† Father Barry Gearing 440-234-6830
† Mrs. Pat Counselman 440-234-6830 stadalbertym@gmail.com
† Look for each of us on Face book!
Confirmation with the Most Reverend Bishop Richard Lennon will take place on September 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm.