Confirmation is the Sacrament that "seals" our Baptismal initiation. It concludes our full communion into the Catholic Faith. Those who receive Confirmation receive the grace responsibly to witness to Christ by word and deed to spread and defend the faith. It does not, however, mean the end of religious education, it is the beginning of our lifetime education. Confirmation is a two-year process beginning in the tenth grade or later.

Participation in regular religious education classes (in parish or Catholic school).

Choose a sponsor using the guidelines: Candidates must choose a sponsor by the beginning of their second year. A sponsor must be over 18 years of age, Confirmed, and an active member of St. Therese or a neighboring parish. Sponsors must be available to come to designated classes with their candidates. According to canon law, A PARENT MAY NOT BE THE SPONSOR FOR HIS/HER OWN CHILD.

Choose a ministry to continue throughout both years.

 

Ministry (in God's service) is sharing our talents with others in an organized, ongoing fashion. Usually it is through a church group; however, other organizations also give us opportunities to minister. For example: tutoring programs at school and/or libraries, brownies or cub scouts needing leaders, hospital aides etc.

 

SECOND YEAR CONFIRMATION PREPARATION: