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2015-2016
Packet Contents
Welcome Letter
Sacrament Requirements
Calendar of Events
Attendance Policy
Community Service Requirements
Qualifications for
Sponsors/Choosing a Sponsor
Saint Paper Format Guidelines
Confirmation “Letter to Father”
Format
Confirmation Sponsor Info Form
2 Service Project Forms
Community Service Hours Turn in
Form
Sponsor Good Standing Form
Potential Confirmation Interview
Questions
List of Saints to Choose from
Confirmation Retreat Form
Replacement Paper Copy Packets Cost $5 each
PDF Packet Available Free at:
http://www.stmichaelgarland.org/
Look under Faith Formation Tab at the top of the page, and then click on the
Faith Formation Events and Calendar. Scroll down to Documents.
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Dear Confirmation Candidate,
Welcome to the completion of the Rite of Christian Initiation—your
Confirmation! We are very excited that you have chosen to prepare to
receive this sacrament! We pray this time of preparation will be a time of
spiritual growth as well as a lot of fun.
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Preparation for
confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate
union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit…To
this end, catechesis [preparation] for Confirmation should strive to
awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal
Church as well as the parish community.” (CCC 1309)
Our goal is to be true to this statement of preparation for Confirmation, as
our meetings will not cover everything there is to know about the Catholic
Church. Instead it is our goal to build upon what you have been learning
from your parents, through involvement with religious education
throughout your life, and through the high school ministry here at St.
Michael. It is our hope that at the end of the ROC Program you will know
more about your faith, feel a sense of belonging in the Church, and be
closer to Christ.
Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will complete your Sacraments of
Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) but is far from the end of
your spiritual growth. We hope you will not approach this time as the
“last thing” you need to do in your faith, but another step as you continue
to grow and go deeper into the beauty of the Catholic Church and the love
of Christ. God bless you during this time of preparation!
Please don’t hesitate to contact:
Sherri Williams, PCL, 972-279-6581 (ext. 11), or [email protected]
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RCIA – SACRAMENT REQUIREMENTS – Student Check List
NAME__________________________________________________________GRADE_________
DO NOT PANIC – WE WILL GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!
Sign of the Cross Initials_________ Required Paperwork:
Our Father Initials_________ Birth Certificate Initials_______
Hail Mary Initials_________ Baptismal Certificate Initials_______
Glory Be Initials_________ Saint Name & Report Initials_______
Act of Contrition Initials_________ Sponsor Name Initials_______
Angel of God Initials_________ Sponsor –Confirmation Cert Initials_______
Creed Initials________ Sponsor-Marriage Cert Initials_______
Grace before Meals Initials_________ Sponsor-Good Standing Form Initials_______
10 Commandments Initials_________ Interview Initials_______
7 Sacraments Initials_________ 20 Service Hours Initials_______
Participation: Required:
Class Attendance Initials_______
7 Gifts of Holy Spirit Initials________ Confirmation Retreat Initials_______
12 Fruits of Holy Spirit Initials_________ Mass Attendance Initials_______
7 Corporal Works of Mercy Initials_________ Required Meetings Initials_______
7 Spiritual Works of Mercy Initials_________ 1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___
20 Mysteries of Rosary Initials_________ Reconciliation Initials_______
Comments____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Recommendation______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________ _______________________________________ Sherri Williams, Faith Formation Coordinator, or Date Classroom Teacher
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Please keep a copy of ALL documents submitted to the office.
Sep. 21 (Mon) Required Parent Orientation (YR), Handbook, Calendar
Oct. 5 (Mon) Confirmation Sponsor Info Due
Oct 25 (Sun) Rite of Acceptance & Welcoming - All RCIA(2) – 10:30 AM Mass with Parent and/or Sponsor
Nov. 9 (Mon) Saint Paper Due
Jan. 6 (Wed) Confirmation Retreat Form + $120 Fee Due—All must attend a Confirmation Retreat Jan 7-13 (Late) LATE FORM SUBMISSION: ADD $40 LATE FEE. NO FORMS ACCEPTED AFTER JAN. 13, 2016 Jan. 12 (Mon) Sponsor Good Standing Form & additional related documents Due
Sponsor must take FORM to their church to be be filled out by their Parish Church Secretary or pastor. The Form must include the Church stamp, the Confirmation Certificate & Marriage License (must be in Catholic Church). Return all papers to the Faith Formation Office by Jan 12.
Jan. 22-24 Confirmation Retreat Weekend (Will be attending with the EDGE Confirmation Candidates) (Fri-Sun) +Check-in begins at 6pm on Friday in the Youth Room – Bus leaves at 6:30pm.
+Pick-up time – no later than 2:30pm on Sunday at St. Michael
Feb. 14 (Sun) Rite of Sending - RCIA(2) Non-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop – 10:30 AM Mass with Parent and/or Sponsor
Feb. 22 (Mon) “Letter to Father” due (see packet)
Feb. 27 (Sat) RCIA 1st Communion Workshop – 8:30 AM - 2 PM
Feb. 21 (Sun) Rite of Call to Continuing Conversion – All Baptized RCIA(2) REQUIRED
Feb. 28 (Sun) 1st Scrutiny – ALL RCIA NON-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop– 10:30 AM Mass
Feb. 29 (Mon) Service Projects & Service Hours Paperwork Due—Submit all hours at once .
**THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE—NO EXCEPTIONS— CONFIRMATION WILL BE DELAYED**
Mar. 6 (Sun) 2nd Scrutiny – ALL RCIA NON-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop– 10:30 AM Mass
Mar. 13 (Sun) 3rd Scrutiny – ALL RCIA NON-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop– 10:30 AM Mass
Mar. 26 (Sat) Confirmation Rehearsal—Confirmation Candidate AND Sponsor Time: 9:00 AM Where: Assigned Classrooms
+If a proxy is needed, they must first meet the same requirements as the Sponsor. Please notify and submit
all documents for the proxy to the Faith Formation Office PRIOR TO February 29, 2016.
Mar. 26 (Sat) Confirmation Mass—Confirmation Candidate AND Sponsor Arrive: 7:30 PM Where: Assigned Classrooms
REMEMBER: Classes are not over until April 25, 2016. You must return!
DEADLINES & EVENTS
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2015-2016 RCIA SACRAMENT REQUIRED
PARENT MEETING SCHEDULE
RCIA PARENTS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL 4 WORKSHOPS BELOW.
However, you have the option to CHOOSE ONE OF THE two or three options in each workshop that best fits your
schedule.
SIGN IN SHEETS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER EACH PARENT WORKSHOP SESSION.
PARENT WORKSHOP #1
Oct. 18 Confirmation Parent Workshop #1 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Oct. 19 Confirmation Parent Workshop #1 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Oct. 21 Confirmation Parent Workshop #1 8th-12th grade parents (Wed) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Room 110-120 (subject to change)
PARENT WORKSHOP #2
Nov. 8 Confirmation Parent Workshop #2 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or
Nov. 9 Confirmation Parent Workshop #2 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change)
PARENT WORKSHOP #3
Jan 24 Confirmation Parent Workshop #3 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Jan 25 Confirmation Parent Workshop #3 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Jan 27 Confirmation Parent Workshop #3 8th-12th grade parents (Wed) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Room 110-120 (subject to change)
PARENT WORKSHOP #4
Feb 7 Confirmation Parent Workshop #4 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Feb 8 Confirmation Parent Workshop #4 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change)
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RCIA ATTENDANCE POLICY
Strong attendance by each candidate is extremely important. As a result, the following attendance policy has been adopted:
RCIA Requirements
o Class attendance is required. o Because Easter is so early in 2016, absences must be limited to one(1). If
your teen does not meet this requirement their Confirmation may be delayed.
o Three(3) tardies = one absence. o If your teen absolutely has to miss a class, the teen must contact the office
and coordinate with the teacher.
MASS ATTENDANCE o Mass attendance is a non-negotiable requirement. Illness is a legitimate
excuse. o If you do not attend St. Michael’s Mass you will need to provide a bulletin
from the church that you attended with the current Sunday date on the calendar. You will turn in the bulletin to your teacher the following Monday.
RETREAT ATTENDANCE
o The hope is that all candidates can attend the St. Michael Confirmation Retreat. If it is not possible to attend this retreat, the candidate may attend another Confirmation Retreat at another church – it will be the candidate and/or the parents’ responsibility to find another retreat. Our retreat is the preferred retreat for preparation for Confirmation. If you have a conflict with the ROC Retreat please let the coordinator know.
EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF CLASSES DUE TO WEATHER
o Emergency text will be sent – ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR REMIND text service? If no, text to number 81010 and put @rciah in the message area.
o In the event of seeing if classes are cancelled due to weather please go to the parish website: www.stmichaelgarland.org and/or the parish Face Book page. Thank you!
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COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT
**All Hours Due (Hand in together) – February 29, 2016 The community service requirement must be fulfilled through participation
in TWO SERVICE PROJECTS, plus Additional Hours to equal 20 hours
total. These can be done at or outside of St. Michael’s. A true spirit of
service is not just about accumulating a certain number of service hours or
completing a certain number of projects, but instead is about the desire to
help others. The hope is that through participation in service projects you
will grow to incorporate the service of others as an important part of your
faith. Parents are encouraged to participate in service activities!
The requirements are as follows:
A service project is simply a project that benefits others in the church or
community. Service Projects should typically last around 4 hours or more.
Examples of this include playing an active role in the Mass such as being an altar
server, usher, lector; being a Sunday school aide; volunteering for parish events
like St. Michael’s Feast Day, Hike for Life, Vacation Bible School, Mission
Possible, Special Olympics; helping with the food bank; etc. A service project is
not something like helping your parents out at home (you should do that
anyway!), but something that involves a time commitment and significant
investment of yourself.
Service Projects you help within the summer and fall semester can be used to
meet this requirement.
After completing a service project please fill out the Service Project form and turn
it in. Even if you do a project sponsored by St. Michael, please still fill out and
turn in the service project form so your file is complete. You do not need a
supervisor’s signature for a service project completed at St. Michael, but you
must still turn in a form.
There will be a variety of service project opportunities announced throughout
the year through the church bulletin, the EDGE, or Faith Formation classes. You
can always find service project opportunities on your own as well.
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APPROVED SERVICE PROJECT EXAMPLES St. Michael’s Feast Day
o September 19, 2015 Look for Bulletin Announcements. Contact the person in charge to
volunteer.
Hike 4 Life o October 3, 2015, 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Visit www.hikeforlifetexas.org for more info.
40 Days for Life o Visit www.prolifedallas.org and watch bulletin for Schedule for St.
Michael
Halloween Carnival o October 24, 2015
Contact Diane Salazar for more information & to sign up to help
Mardi Gras Dance o February 6, 2016
Contact Diane Salazar for more information & to sign up to help
Habitat for Humanity o 972-272-8530 and www.garlandhfh.org o Individual project that you can volunteer by yourself
St. Michael Food Pantry o Anytime Monday thru Friday from 9am-11:30am
Contact Nick Nicholson for more details
Altar Society Seasonal Church Clean Up o TBA
Contact Gloria Perez or Laura Fowler for more information and sign up
Live Stations of the Cross o For 7th grade to start working on next year’s service projects/hours o Live Presentation – Friday, March 25, 2016
Contact Richard Sesbino for more information and sign up. Practices are usually on Sundays for 2 months before Good Friday. Will reenact the Passion of the Christ at Good Friday’s Live Stations
Please note that volunteer hours that you do at school already will not count toward
your service projects and hours. No double dipping of hours will be accepted.
**Other activities will be announced throughout the year**
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Qualifications for Sponsor
In order for a person to be qualified as a sponsor for Confirmation, the
following requirements must be met:
The sponsor must be sixteen years or older
The sponsor must be a practicing Catholic who has been Confirmed and
has already received the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist
If the sponsor is married, the marriage must be considered sacramental
by the Catholic Church. This includes if a person is divorced and
remarried. If you have questions about what constitutes a sacramental
marriage please double check with Richard.
The sponsor does not need to be the same gender as the candidate.
The sponsor or proxy cannot be the father or the mother of the
candidate.
It is recommended that the sponsor not be someone you are dating.
The candidate can have only one sponsor.
It is desirable that the one who took the role of godmother or godfather at
Baptism also be the sponsor for Confirmation, if possible. Please involve your
parents in the decision of whom you should choose to be your sponsor.
If the sponsor is unable to be at the Confirmation Mass, another Catholic in
good standing may be asked to “stand in” or (proxy) at the actual ceremony
(cannot be a parent). The sponsors will be mailed information including a
guide for discussion with the candidate.
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Choosing A Sponsor
WHO SHOULD YOU CHOOSE AS A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?
Someone whom you know that is a practicing Catholic in “good standing” with
the Church. This person does not have to be perfect, as none of us are. Instead, a good
candidate is a person who strives to live a holy life and to actively live their Catholic
faith. This would involve living a sacramental life by attending Mass every Sunday and
Reconciliation frequently. It should be someone who you admire and someone who
can help you better live out your Catholic faith. It is also helpful if it is someone you
feel you can talk about your faith and things going on in your life.
There may be different aspects of the Christian life that are most important to
you in a sponsor. Maybe you admire their holiness, or their prayerfulness, or their
commitment to service, or their willingness to sacrifice for others, or how they are living
out their vocation. There are many things you can look for in a sponsor, but hopefully
it is someone who exhibits love for God and their Catholic faith, integrity, virtue, and a
commitment to a life of holiness.
WHY DO YOU NEED A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?
The way the saints became saints was by learning from other holy people,
namely other saints! They were individuals that wanted to do good, please God, and
someday go to heaven. Your sponsor is an additional role model and another guide.
When you go on a journey you have to plan where to go, what to take, who to go with,
and how you’re going to get there. Your sponsor will be another person who will help
you to grow in your faith, guide you in what steps you need to take to do that, make
suggestions to help you in the right direction for your life, and ultimately be with you
and God in heaven. Your sponsor will also be responsible for making sure you act as a
true witness to Christ and that you have prepared for this Sacrament.
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Choosing Your Saint
**paper due – November 9, 2015
The letter should be typed (Font: Times Roman;
Font Size: 12, double spaced 1 to 2 pages long
A part of the Confirmation process is choosing a saint and writing a report on that saint. The name of the saint you choose is the name that you will be Confirmed under. For example if you choose St. Anthony, you will be Confirmed: “Anthony, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Often, people question why they have to write a report about a saint. The report is just a way to get to know more about the saint that you are choosing. The real importance is in really learning about different saints to find a saint that you really feel a connection with!
So, why is it even important to pick a saint? As Catholics, we know the power of having Mary and the saints pray (or interceded) for us. Many saints are patrons of different things, meaning they are the special protector or supporter of certain areas. For example, St. Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals. You may decide to choose a saint based upon what they are the patron of, but whatever saint you choose, they also become your patron. This means that they will be looking out for you in a special way for your entire life, until one day when you meet them in heaven!!
The saints also are great examples for us now of how to live our faith in the hope of getting to heaven. The saints came from different backgrounds, experienced different things, faced different struggles, but all loved Jesus and are now with Him in heaven. Like when white light passes through a prism and you can see the different colors, the saints allowed God to use them to reveal His different aspects, like His mercy, love, and faithfulness. There is also a great significance in taking on the saint’s name as your own. We see in both the Old and New Testament of the Bible the significance of names and how God gave people new names at important points in their lives. For example Abram became Abraham, Jacob became Israel, and Simon became Peter. (To find out what happened to this people check out Genesis 17:1-8, 32:23-29, and Matt 16:13-20!)
So, choosing a saint and taking on their names is not just one more thing you ‘have to do’ to get Confirmed. It is a huge part of this important step in your life and a reflection of the beauty of the Catholic faith. So, please, take some time to find a saint you really have a connection with. If you have any trouble deciding on a saint, just ask and we will be happy to help!!
Paper should include: YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME; factual info about the saint; when he/she was born and died; where he/she was from; what his/her life was like; why this person is a saint; why you chose this saint; where you found your info (websites, books, magazines, articles, etc.)
Where to research: -www.catholic.org/saints -www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm -www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.html -St. Michael’s library/faith formation office
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Confirmation “Letter To Father” Format
**due February 22, 2016
Another part of the Confirmation process is to write a letter to the Priest who administers the
Sacrament. In this letter, you express something about yourself and what you have done to
prepare to receive this Sacrament.
The letter should be typed (Font: Times Roman; Font Size: 12, double spaced and signed
and can follow the example below:
Confirmation Letter Template
Date
Dear Reverend Father Mehan,
My name is ______________. I want to be confirmed at St. Michael the Archangel
Catholic Church in Garland, Texas. I ask for Confirmation because (one paragraph with
minimum three (3) sentences) __________________________________________________.
In order to prepare for Confirmation, I have________________________________
(studied, attended classes, prayed, service projects, special activities, etc.) (one
paragraph with minimum three (3) sentences)
______________________________________.
For my Confirmation Saint, I selected _____________. I chose this Saint because (one
paragraph with minimum three (3) sentences) ________________________________.
I selected ______________ to be my sponsor because (one paragraph with minimum
three (3) sentences) __________________________________________________.
NOTE: this is a sample template; you can include anything you wish in your letter to Father.
Sincerely,
YOUR SIGNATURE (FIRST & LAST)
YOUR NAME TYPED (FIRST & LAST)
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CONFIRMATION
PAPERWORK
Please put in a very safe place.
Replacement packets provided
by the Faith Formation Office -
$5 each
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Confirmation Sponsor Information Form
**due October 5, 2015
(To be filled out by Confirmation Candidate)
Candidate Name:______________________________ _______________________________________ First Last
Candidate’s Saint Name: ______________________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Full Name: ______________________________ ________________________________ First (not nickname) Last
Sponsor’s Street Address: ___________________________________________________Apt______
City: ______________________________State:____________________ Zip:________________
Sponsors Email Address: ______________________________________________________________
(We must have the sponsor’s current mailing address as we will be mailing important information about their role of sponsor.)
Sponsor’s Email: _____________________________________________________
1. Has Sponsor Received: Baptism Yes No Confirmation Yes No First Communion Yes No
(If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)
2. Is sponsor a practicing Catholic? Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)
3. Sponsors Current Marital Status: Single Married Divorced Widow
4. If married, is the marriage in the Roman Catholic Church or is it recognized as Sacramental? Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)
5. If divorced, is the person remarried? Yes No
6. If remarried, was the 1st annulled by the Catholic Church? Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)
7. Is sponsor 16 or older? Yes No
8. Relationship to the sponsor: ___________________________________________
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PLEASE NOTE: A person must answer “YES” to questions 1, 2, 5, 6 (if married), and 7 to be able to be a Confirmation sponsor.
Turn in all Service Hours FORMS
at ONE TIME, please.
We will NOT accept incomplete
packets.
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1st Service Project Form – Minimum 3 hr
Project
Name_____________________________________
Date___________________
Location of project: __________________________________________________
Description of service project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
What most impacted you about this project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Supervisor: _________________________________________________
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2nd Service Project Form– Minimum 3 hr
Project
Name_____________________________________
Date___________________
Location of project: __________________________________________________________
Description of service project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
What most impacted you about this project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Supervisor: _________________________________________________
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Community Service Hours
All other Service Hours to equal 20 TOTAL are DUE on February 29, 2016
Student Name:________________________________________________ Each Confirmation Participant is required to do complete a total of 20 Service Hours (combination of two (2) Service Projects and Community/Spiritual Service hours)
Date Service Hours Completed
Signature & Contact number
Examples of Different Types of Service Hours Community
o Local Food Pantry o Visitation to Local Nursing Home o Attend any Pro-life Activities o Volunteer to help at scheduled Church Clean Up days o Various on-site Parish Projects (ex. St. Michael’s Feast Day)
Faith Formation Program
o Teachers Assistant for Pre-K to 6th Grade o Office Aide o Vacation Bible School Volunteer
Spiritual Service Hours
o Stations of the Cross o Adoration in the Chapel o Attend parish missions (that are NOT during EDGE class)
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SPONSOR GOOD STANDING FORM
**due January 11, 2016
(Must be filled out by the Sponsor & his/her registered parish)
Sponsor’s Name: _____________________________________________________________ I wish to be a Sponsor for: _____________________________________________________ I am a registered Parishioner of: ________________________________________(Parish) (City)______________________________________ (State)_____________(Zip)__________
Per the 1983 Canon Law and Pastor’s Policy, sponsors must:
Be a registered and an active member of a parish
Have received the three (3) Sacraments of Initiation: o Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
If applicable, must be married in the Catholic Church
All documents must be attached to this form: Copy of 1st Communion and Confirmation Certificate Copy of Marriage Certificate, if applicable (Must be married in Catholic Church) This “Letter of Good Standing”, signed and sealed by the Secretary or Pastor of current parish
In accepting this responsibility, I affirm that I will support the above named Candidate in his/her effort to live a Christian life that reflects the spirit of the teachings of the Catholic faith. Sponsor’s Signature: __________________________________ Date:___________________
I certify that the person noted above is registered member of this parish, and is in
good standing.
Parish Secretary/Pastor Name (Please Print) _____________________________________
Parish Secretary/Pastor’s Signature:________________________________ Date:________
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Parish seal must be stamped on this document.
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CONFIRMATION
INTERVIEW
REVIEW
PREPARATION
MATERIAL
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CONFIRMATION INTERVIEW MATERIALS
CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW GUIDE PG1 Confirmation candidates will be reviewing and mastering the following topics. Parents and
sponsors should assist candidates in reviewing this material.
The Ten Commandments (know in order & by number) 1. I am the Lord, your God, and you shall
not have strange gods before me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord
your God, in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
4. Honor your father and mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against
your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s
wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s
goods.
Sacraments
Baptism
Confirmation
Holy Eucharist
Reconciliation
Holy Orders
Matrimony
Anointing of the Sick
Spiritual Works of Mercy
To correct the sinner.
To teach the ignorant
To counsel the doubtful
To comfort the sorrowful
To bear wrongs patiently
To forgive all injuries
To pray for the living and the dead
Beatitudes Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs
is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall
possess the earth.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they
shall be comforted.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst
for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall
obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart, for they
shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are those who suffer persecution
for justice’s sake, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
Corporal Works of Mercy
To feed the hungry
To give drink to the thirsty
To clothe the naked
To visit the imprisoned
To shelter the homeless
To care for the sick
To bury the dead
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bring; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW
GUIDE - PG2
Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy
Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the
Father almighty; from there he will
come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Act of Contrition My, God, I am sorry for all my sins, with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Amen.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom Knowledge Understanding Piety Counsel Fear of the Lord Fortitude
Fruits of the Holy Spirit Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-Control Modesty Chastity Generosity
Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Holy Days of Obligation 1. Every Sunday 2. Jan. 1 – Mary, Mother of God 3. Aug.15 – Assumption 6. Nov. 1 – All Saints 7. Dec. 8 – Immaculate Conception 8. Dec. 25 – Christmas
Grace before Meals Bless us, O Lord, and these Your gifts which we are about to receive from Your bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen
The Great Commandments 1. You shall love the Lord your God with
your whole heart, with your whole soul and with your whole mind.
2. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Twelve Apostles Peter James Andrew Thaddeus James Thomas John Matthew Philip Simon Bartholomew
Laws of the Church 1. Attend Mass on Sundays & Holydays 2. Confess sins at least once a year 3. Receive Communion during Easter 4. Observe days of Fast and Abstinence
5. Provide for the needs of the Church
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GUIDE PG3
What is Grace? God’s Life in Us and a free gift from God.
What is the Holy Trinity? God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
What is an indulgence? A way provided by the Church for a sinner to get rid of debt due to sin.
What is Mortal Sin? Give An Example. A grave sin. Can only be forgiven in Sacrament of Reconcilation. Example is breaking one of the 10 commandments.
What is Original Sin? First sin committed by Adam & Eve.
What is a Venial Sin? Give an Example. A lesser sin. Example is a white lie.
What is the Assumption? Mary assumed into heaven by God.
What is the Acension? Jesus’ Ascension into heaven by His own power.
Discuss the Final Things- What happens at our death? We have our Particular judgement. We will go to either: Heaven, Hell or Purgatory.
What is Purgatory and what does it mean? A place of temporal punishment due for sin after death. Purgatory means to cleanse ones soul
What is Advent? Season of 4 weeks of preparation before Christmas.
Four Gospels Matthew Mark Luke John
What is Lent? Forty Days of Fasting, Praying, Alms Giving in preparation for the Celebration of Easter.
What is the Triduum? Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday
What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath? He Rested in the tomb.
What gifts are brought up to the altar at the Offertory? Bread, Wine, Water
What happens to these gifts at the Consecration? They are changed to the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ through the actions and words of the Priest at the Consecration. This miracle is marked by the ringing of the bells during Consecration.
General Laws of Fast & Abstinence Fast: All adults, 18 up to the beginning of their sixtieth (59) year, are bound by the law of fasting. Fasting allows one full meal, but a light breakfast and lunch are not forbidden. Pastors and parents are to see to it that children while not bound to the law of fast and abstinence are educated and introduced to an authentic sense of penance. Abstinence: All persons 14 years and older are bound by the law of abstinence. Abstinence means not eating meat.
Days of Fast & Abstinence Ash Wednesday (Fast & Abstinence) Good Friday (Fast & Abstinence) ALL Fridays of Lent (abstinence)
Four Marks of the Church One Catholic Holy Apostolic
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The Rosary The Rosary is a meditative prayer. It consists of a series of beads on which we pray traditional prayers such as the Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be while we think about special events in the life of Jesus and Mary. -Begin Praying the Rosary with the Crucifix. -Pray the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles Creed. -On the first bead pray one Our Father. -Next 3 beads a Hail Mary each. -On the next space one Glory Be to the Father. Begin the first decade on the next beed, say one Our Father and then ten Hail Marys on the row of beads following it. After the decade pray one Glory Be to the Father. Continue the remaining decades with an Our Father on each single bead and ten Hail Marys on each row of beads. Conclude each decade with a Glory Be to the Father. As you pray each decade, think of one of the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, or Glorious Mysteries, or a special event in the life of Jesus and Mary. The Five Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)
1. The Annunciation 2. The Visitation 3. The Birth of Jesus 4. The Presentation of Jesus in the
Temple 5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
The Five Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)
1. Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan 2. Jesus’ Self-manifestation at the
Wedding of Cana 3. Jesus’ Proclamation of the Kingdom
of God. 4. The Transfiguration 5. The Institution of Eucharist
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday)
1. The Agony in the Garden 2. The Scourging at the Pillar 3. The Crowning with Thorns 4. The Carrying of the Cross 5. The Crucifixion and Death
The Five Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Sunday)
1. The Resurrection 2. The Ascension 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon
the Apostles 4. The Assumption of Mary into
Heaven 5. The Crowning of Mary in Heaven
Pray the Hail Holy Queen prayer to finish the rosary Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
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~Saint Adrian
Patron of soldiers
~Saint Agatha
Patron of Bell founders and Breast diseases
~Saint Agnes
Patron of Rape
~ Saint Agnes
Patron of Chastity and Girl Scouts
~ Saint Alban
Patron of Refugees
~ Saint Albert
Patron of Medical technologists and Scientists
~ Saint Alexis
Patron of pilgrims and beggars
~ Saint Alphonsus
Patron of Vocations
~ Saint Ambrose
Patron of Learning
~ Saint Andrew
Patron of Scotland
~ Saint Anne
Patron of Grandmothers, Mothers, Women in labor
and Horse riders
~ Saint Anthony
Patron of Lost articles, the Poor, Amputees and
Cemetery workers
~ Saint Appolonia
Patron of Dentists
~ Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo
Patron of Theologians
~ Saint Barbara -
Patron Ammunition workers, Architects, Builders,
Miners, Storms and Sudden death
~ Saint Barnabas
Patron of Cyprus
~ Saint Bartholomew
Patron of Plasterers
~ Saint Benedict
Patron of Monks and Poisoning
~ Saint Bernadine
Patron of Advertising
~ Saint Bernadino
Patron of Impulsive and uncontrolled gambling
~ Saint Bernard
Patron of the Alps, Mountain climbers, Skiers and
Jewelers
~ Saint Blaise
Patron of Wild animals
~ Saint Bonaventura
Patron of Bowel disorders
~ Saint Boniface - Germany,
Patron of Tailors and Brewers
~ Saint Brendan
Patron of Navigators and Sailors
~ Saint Bridget
Patron of Ireland and Fallen women
~ Saint Camillus
Patron of Nurses and the Sick
~ Saint Catherine of Sienna
Patron of Italy, Jurors and Fire prevention
~ Saint Catherine
Patron of Philosophers, Secretaries, Spinsters
~ Saint Cecelia
Patron of Poets, Singers, Composers, Musicians, the
Throat and Vocalists
~ Saint Charles Borromeo
Patron of Clergy, Colic, Stomach trouble and Ulcers
~ Saint Christina
Patron of Millers, Insanity and Psychiatrists
~ Saint Christopher
Patron of Bachelors, Drivers, Travel and Travellers
~ Saint Clare of Assisi
Patron of Television
~ Saint Clement
Patron of Tanners and Mariners
~ Saint David
Patron Saint of Wales and Doves
~ Saint Dennis
Patron of France and Headaches
~ Saint Dominic Savio
Patron of Choir members
~ Saint Dominic
Patron of Astronomers and Astronomy
~ Saint Dorothy
Patron of Florists
~ Saint Dunstan
Patron of Goldsmiths and Locksmiths
~ Saint Dymphna
Patron of Family harmony, Insanity, Mental illness,
Nerves and Runaways
~ Saint Edmund
Patron Saint of England before the adoption of St.
George
~ Saint Elizabeth
Patron of Separated spouses and Difficult marriages
~ Saint Elmo aka St. Erasmus of Formiae
Patron Saint of Sailors
~ Saint Eligius aka Eloy or Eloi -
Patron of Goldsmiths, Blacksmiths, Horses, Taxi
Drivers & Mechanics
~ Saint Euphemia
Patron of Rovinj, Croatia
~ Saint Eustace
patron of Hunters and those facing adversity
~ Saint Felicitas or Felicity of Rome
patron of Widows and Mothers of Dead Sons
~ Saint Florian
Patron of Austria, Firefighters and chimney sweeps
~ Saint Francis De Sales
Patron of Confessors, the Deaf, Journalists and
Teachers
~ Saint Francis of Assisi
Patron of Animals, Birds, Fire, Merchants and
Solitary death
~ Saint Francis Xavier
patron of the Orient, Missionaries, Navigators and
Sailors
~ Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini
Patron of Immigrants, emigrants, Missioners and
Wine makers
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~ Saint Gabriel
Patron of Youth, Clerics and Communications
workers
~ Saint Genesius
Patron of Actors, Comedians, Dancers, Epilepsy
and Lawyers
~ Saint George `
Patron of England, Chivalry and Soldiers
~ Saint Gerard
Patron of Pregnant women and those Falsely
accused
~ Saint Germaine
Patron of Child abuse
~ Saint Gertrude
Patron of West Indies
~ Saint Giles
Patron of Disabled - Beggars and lepers
~ Saint Gregory the Great
Patron of Teachers, Students and Musicians
~ Saint Helena
Patron of Archaeologists
~ Saint Henry
Patron of Childless and of the Handicapped
~ Saint Hippolytus
Patron of horses, prisons and prison officers
~ Saint Hubert
Patron of Hunters and Mathematicians
~ Saint Ignatius Loyola
Patron of Jesuit Order and Retreats
~ Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Patron of Churches in the eastern Mediterranean
~ Saint Isidore
Patron of Ranchers
~ Saint Ives
Patron of Advocates and Judges
~ Saint James the Greater
Patron of Pilgrims, arthritis, Blacksmiths and
Laborers
~ Saint James the Less
Patron of Hat makers
~ St. Januarius
patron of Naples and volcanic eruptions
~ Saint Jerome
Patron of Librarians, Scholars, Students and
Abandoned children
~ Saint Joan of Arc
Patron of France, Service women and Virgins
~ Saint John Berchman
Patron of Alter / Mass servers
~ Saint John Bosco
Patron of Editors
~ Saint John Nepomuk -
Patron of Silence and Floods
~ Saint John Regis
Patron of Medical social workers
~ Saint John the Baptist
Patron of Baptism, Conversion and Tailors
~ Saint John the Evangelist
Patron of Book sellers, Art dealers and Printers
~ Saint John
Patron of Heart ailments and Orators
~ Saint John Vianney
Patron of Pawnbrokers and Priests
~ Saint Joseph
Patron of Belgium, Carpenters, Married couples
and Pioneers
~ Saint Joseph/Saint Anne
Patron of Canada
~ Saint Jude
Patron of Desperation ands Hopeless causes
~ Saint Julian Hospitaller
Patron of Hospitality, innkeepers, travelers, and
boatmen
~ Saint Lawrence
Patron of Fire and Banks
~ Saint Leonard
Patron of Prisoners, captives, and slaves
~ Saint Lidwina
Patron of Skaters
~ Saint Louis
Patron of Child Death
~ Saint Louise
Patron of Orphans and Widows
~ Saint Lucy
Patron of the Poor, Cutters, Eyes, Peddlers,
Saddlers and Salespersons
~ Saint Lucy/Saint Lawrence
Patrons of Blindness
~ Saint Luke
Patron of Artists, Doctors, Jewelers, Physicians,
Sculptors and Surgeons
~ Saint Margaret Mary
Patron of Polio
~ Saint Margaret of Antioch
patron of Women in Childbirth
~ Saint Margaret
Patron of Homelessness
~ Saint Mark
Patron of Venice, Glaziers and Stained glass
workers
~ Saint Martha
Patron of Housewives, Domestic workers and
Servants
~ Saint Martin
Patron of Vintners and Alcoholics
~ Saint Martin de Porres
Patron of Negroes
~ Saint Saint Mary Magdalene
Patron of Frail and Penitent Women
~ Saint Matthew
Patron of Accountants, Bankers, Bookkeepers,
Stock brokers, Tax collectors
~ Saint Matthias
Patron of Carpenters and Tailors
~ Saint Maurice
Patron of Infantrymen, Cramp and Swordsmiths
~ Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Patron of Drug Addiction
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~ Saint Michael
Patron of Battles, Germany, Grocers, Police officers,
Radiologists, Seafarers
~ Saint Monica
Patron of Alcoholism, Bakers, Brewers, Children,
Coopers, Greece and Peace
~ Saint Pancras
Patron of Children
~ Saint Pantaleon
Patron of Physicians
~ Saint Patrick
Patron of Ireland, Snake bites and Tooth ache
~ Saint Paul the Hermit
Patron of Clothing
~ Saint Paul
Patron of Authors, Press, Publishers and Writers
~ Saint Peregrine
Patron of Cancer and Skin diseases
~ Saint Philip
Patron of Cooks and Bakers
~ Saint Phocas
Patron of Gardeners
~ Saint Raphael
Patron of Pharmacists, Chemists, Eye diseases,
Lovers and Shepherds
~ Saint Rita
Patron of Healing of wounds, Loneliness and
Tumors
~ Saint Robert
Patron of Catechists
~ Saint Roch
Patron of Dogs, Plague and Pestilence
~ Saint Rose of Lima
Patron of South America and against Vanity
~ Saint Scholastica
Patron of Convulsions in Children and rain
~ Saint Sebastian
Patron of Athletes, Enemies of religion, Gardeners,
Iron mongers, Undertakers
~ Saint Stephen
Patron of Austria, Casket makers, Hungary and
Stone masons
~ Saint Swithin
Weather
~ Saint Theresa of Avila
Patron of Headache sufferers
~ Saint Thomas Aquinas
Patron of Universities and Students
~ Saint Thomas More
Patron of Civil servants, Court Workers, Lawyers
and Widowers
~ Saint Ursula
Patron of Young Girls
~ Saint Victor the Moor or Victor of Milan
Patron of Varese, Italy
~ Saint Victor of Marseilles
Patron of Torture Victims
~ Saint William
Patron of Adopted children
~ Saint Winifred
Patron of Virgins
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