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

Components of the Program

Monday Evening Sessions!! New in 2022-2023

All Candidates will gather on Monday evenings from 7:00p - 8:30p. These sessions will include large and small group discussions, activities and prayer. 

Program Attendance: Due to the Importance of each session within the  Confirmation preparation schedule, it is essential that youth attend all sessions.  However, we understand that unavoidable conflicts may arise. If a Candidate must miss a 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.

PLEASE NOTE: If a candidate misses more than four sessions, he or she will not be able to be confirmed this year and will be asked to enroll again next year.   

Mass

All candidates must attend  Sunday Mass weekly with their family. Mass is the pinical of the Catholics week, where we both offer ourselves to God in the manner he asks of us and are offered the miracle of the Eucharist to strengthen our souls. Its importance cannot be overstated and is imperitive for the growth of our spiritual life.

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 several 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:  11/14/2022
Date of Sponsor Meeting: 12/12/2022
 

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:  11/21/2022

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: SUNDAY 2/2/2023 starting at 10:00am

Candidates will take part in a confirmation retreat (included in program cost) that will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary on SUNDAY 2/2/2023 starting at 10:00am.  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 St. Peter's Cathedral in St. Paul, Monday April 24th 2023, with Bishop Hebda presiding. 
 

2022 - 2023 Calendar