Adults seeking Confirmation should contact the parish office to discuss the Rite of Christian Intiation 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.

Registration: please click here.

                                    

Welcome to Confirmation

We are so excited to welcome your youth to the Confirmation program!

Immaculate Heart of Mary utilizes the confirmation program  Decision Point, a wonderful 12 week program brought to us by Matthew Kelly and the Dynamic Catholic team.  Our goal is to enrich or introduce the value youth can only receive through a relationship with God and His Church. Confirmation although often (falsely) though of as a 'graduation', is actually the confirmandi's personal acceptance of Gods command to "go therefore and make disciples of all nations." 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 Gods 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 for a program that presents the Catholic Faith & Tradition in an accessible and relevant context. These mornings will include large and small group discussions, projects and activities, and prayer. Click here for a Schedule & Calendar.

Sunday Morning Program Attendance: Due to the Importance of each session within the  Confirmation preparation schedule, it is essiential 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 completeing an online component, as well as any activities and readings from that session. 

Mass

All candidates must attend  Sunday Mass weekly, ideally with their family. The Eucharist is the real body and blood of our God and the graces (graces are the gifts of divine influence in peoples lives) recieved by consuming the Eucharist are also REAL and cannot be recieved in any other way but by participation in the Mass. This is the upmost importance for the growth of the Catholic's spiritual life and therefore an absolute must in preparation for the reception of any sacrament.  

Confirmation Sponsor

Confirmation sponsors can be thought of as spiritual older borthers or sisters who the candidate is willing to let guide them in their faith.  Sponsors will of course will not perfect individuals but they should be someone the candidate trusts and someone from who the candidate is willing to recieve wisdom and guidance. Sponsors needs to be someone other than the candidates parent who is 18 years of age or older and is practicing their Faith. 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 Covenent can return it via email to the Confimration Coordinator

Dates of Sponsor Meeting:
      12/16/18
        
The Sponsor Info & Covenant is due December 2, 2018

Confirmation Saint

Candidates will select a Saint as a patron for the Confirmation process and beyond. They will reflect on that Saint’s story and state why they have chosen him or her in a short reflection to be turned in during the preparation process. The chosen Saint will be a powerfull intercesor for the candidate 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 December 16th.  Saint Reflection

Service Experience

Acknowledging and developing our God-given talents is an on-going part of our individual faith journeys. Using these talents in the service of others is why we were created and what God calls us to do. 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 community and opportunities in their greater communities. 

Retreat

Candidates will take part in a N.E.T. (National Evangelization Team) retreat (included in program cost) that will take place at Immaculate Heart of Mary on Sunday, January 13, 2019.  More information on the retreat will be given closer to the event. A retreat is a mandatory part of the diocesan preperation requierments and MUST be completed in order to recieve 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 to you.

Reception of the Sacrament

Candidates will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the presence of their parents/guardians and sponsor at the Cathedral of Saint Paul on Sunday, May 12th at 2pm

More details on reception of the sacrament coming soon!

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Schedule & Calendar

• ^{November 4th}-  Mandatory Parent & Candidate Orientation
• November 11^th - First Session Confirmation
• November 18^th- Second Session Confirmation
• November 25^th – No Confirmation-Thanksgiving Break
• December 2^nd-  Third Session Confirmation- Sponsor Covenant Due
• December 9^th-  Fourth Session Confirmation
• December 16^th –  Candidate/Sponsor Meeting- Saint Reflection Due
• December 23^rd- No Confirmation- Christmas Break
• December 30^th- No Confirmation- Christmas Break
• January 6^th –  Fifth Session Confirmation
• January 13^th- Mandatory NET RETREAT @ IHM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
• January 20^th- No Confirmation - MLK Weekend
• January 27^th- PCYI
• February 3^rd- Sixth Session Confirmation
• February 10^th- Seventh Session Confirmation
• February 17^th- No Confirmation- Presidents Day Weekend
• February 24^th- Eighth Session Confirmation
• March 3^rd- Ninth Session Confirmation
• March 10^th – Tenth Session Confirmation
• March 17^th- No Confirmation – NDA Play
• March 24th - No Confirmation - Spring Break
• March 31st - No Confirmation - Spring Break
• April 7^th-  Eleventh Session Confirmation
• April 14^th- TwelfthSession Confirmation
• April 21^st- No Confirmation - Easter
• April 28^th- Mandatory Parent/Candidate Information Meeting- Rite of Sending @ 10:30 Mass
• May 5^th – No Confirmation – First Eucharist
• May 12^th-  Sunday RECEPTION OF SACRAMENT 2pm at the Cathedral of Saint Paul