Adults seeking Confirmation should contact the parish office to discuss the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).

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Youth Confirmation

Youth at Immaculate Heart of Mary can take part in Confirmation preparation starting in 10th grade.

                     

Welcome to Confirmation!

Immaculate Heart of Mary utilizes the confirmation program  Decision Point, a 12-week program brought to us by Matthew Kelly and the Dynamic Catholic team. The preparation process of Confirmation is to educate the confirmandi of the graces and responsibilities received through the sacrament, and how they equip the individual to fulfill God's great commission in their life. 
 

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Components of the Program

Sunday Morning Sessions

All Candidates will gather on Sunday mornings from 8:30 - 10:30 am. These mornings will include large and small group discussions, projects and activities, and prayer..

Sunday Morning Program Attendance: Due to the Importance of each session within the  Confirmation preparation schedule, it is essential that youth attend all Sunday morning sessions.  However, we understand that unavoidable conflicts may arise. If a Candidate must miss a Sunday morning session, he or she will be expected to make it up by completing an online component, as well as any activities and readings from that session. 

Mass

All candidates must attend  Sunday Mass weekly with their family. The Eucharist is the real body and blood of our God and its importance cannot be overstated. This is the imperitive for the growth of the Catholic's spiritual life and therefore an absolute must in the life of a Catholic.  

Confirmation Sponsor

Confirmation sponsors can be thought of as spiritual mentor who the candidate aspires to mimic in their own spiritual lives.  Sponsors should be someone the candidate trusts and someone from who the candidate is willing to receive wisdom and guidance.
Anyone who fulfills the following qualifications can be a sponsor:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Activly practicing their Catholic faith. 
• Someone other than the candidates parent

Sponsors will take part in a few of the Sunday morning sessions along with the candidate, and will be encouraged to meet with their candidate outside of class to discuss matters of faith. 

The Sponsor will fill out and sign the Sponsor Covenant and can return it via email to the Confirmation Coordinator
Date Sponsor Covenant is due:  12/5/2021
Date of Sponsor Meeting: 1/9/2022
 

Confirmation Saint

Candidates will select a Saint as a patron for the Confirmation process and beyond. Their chosen Saint will be a powerful intercessor for the rest of his or her life.

Some helpful places to learn about the different Saints are catholic.org/saints and catholic-saints.info. 

 You may print the guide to fill out and turn in at the parish, or type your responses and email your responses to the Confirmation Coordinator.  

The Confirmation Saint Reflection is due:  12/19/2021 

Service Experience

Using our God-given talents in the service of others is an important part of living in Christ. During Confirmation preparation, we focus on gaining a deeper understanding of how we can help our Parish and Community.

Candidates will choose service opportunities within the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and in their greater communities. 

Retreat

Candidates will take part in a confirmation retreat (included in program cost) that will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary on 1/30/2022.  More information on the retreat will be given closer to the event. A retreat is a mandatory part of the diocesan preparation requirements and MUST be completed in order to receive the sacrament. If your teen cannot make our retreat, they will be responsible for finding a different approved confirmation retreat to attend at an additional expense.

Reception of the Sacrament

Candidates will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the presence of their parents/guardians and sponsor at the Basilica of Saint Mary on May 23rd, 2022 @ 7:00pm.
 

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Schedule & Calendar

Sessions meet on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted
 
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