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ROC
R I T E O F C O N F I R M AT I O N
2020-2021 PROGRAM
Confirmation perfects the grace of Baptism. Baptism is the beginning of new
life and Confirmation is the strengthening of new life. We receive the full
outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of
Pentecost. Confirmation unites us more firmly to Christ and increases the
gifts of the Holy Spirit in us.
The Confirmation Preparation process consists of various elements, which provide a framework
for supporting youth and the parish as they grow as a faith community. The process includes
opportunities for learning, service, and worship, which require sufficient time for growth,
reflection, and maturation. The preparation time is essential to the process. Confirmation invites
youth to life-long faith formation and to service in ministry. It is not a graduation from church!
It is a beginning, not an end. We look forward to this journey as we explore and enrich our faith
together by following Christ and being open to the Holy Spirit.RITE OF CONFIRMATION
REQUIREMENTS YEAR
A full explanation of these requirements are on the next page.
SUNDAY MASS ATTENDANCE EVERY WEEK
MASS SCHEDULE, Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM,
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, & 5:00 PM
SUNDAY EVENING LIFE NIGHTS
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Conmy Center. (dates on Calendar)
LETTER TO THE PASTOR
Write a letter to Fr. Gary stating why you would like to be Confirmed.
Please turn this Letter in by September 12th with a copy of your
Baptism & First Communion Certificate.
BI MONTHLY CONFIRMATION SESSIONS
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Conmy Center. (dates on back)
STEWARDSHIP
Complete three spiritual activities and three volunteer opportunities.
Attached Stewardship forms are due January 10th.
LIFE TEEN RETREAT
Attend at least one retreat with Life Teen Dunedin.
(Dates on next page)
SELECT A SPONSOR & CONFIRMATION NAME
Select a Sponsor (more info on the next page), and select a
Confirmation name. (Can be your baptismal name or a saint that
models holiness) Both forms and Confirmation name Essay due
January 10th.EXPLANATION OF CONFIRMATION
REQUIREMENTS:
Please note that some events require pre-registration/permission form or additional fees.
SUNDAY MASS The Eucharistic Liturgy is the source and summit of our Catholic faith. Regular
ATTENDANCE Mass attendance is vital to the spiritual growth of every Catholic. At weekly Mass, teens
experience the depths of God's love through the Word, the community, and the Eucharist.
LIFE NIGHTS The Life Nights create an environment that meets the spiritual, educational, social and
emotional needs of today’s teens. Teens grow as a faith community, increasing in
understanding of what it means to be young and Catholic in today’s world. Through the
Mass and Life Nights, high school teens learn more about their Catholic faith and grow to
love the Sacraments, the Word, and the Mass.
CONFIRMATION These sessions are held from 3:00 - 4:30 PM on Sundays in the Conmy Center
SESSIONS on the scheduled dates. These sessions are mandatory.
Curriculum used is a range of Dynamic Catholic and Life Teen resources.
STEWARDSHIP As Christians we are called to serve one another, to be the hands and feet of Christ to
those in need. Each teen will be asked to complete three Spiritual opportunities and three
volunteer opportunities. Each Spiritual and Volunteer opportunity requires a journal form to
be filled out. Please see the Spiritual & Volunteer Opportunities Packet for more details.
Journal Entries are due January 31st. (Session 8)
RETREAT Candidates will be required to attend AT LEAST one retreat offered by Life Teen Dunedin.
The retreat options are:
Life Teen’s Fall Retreat: November 6th - 8th, 2020
Life Teen’s Spring Retreat: February 19th - 21st, 2021
CHOOSING A The Confirmation Sponsor represents the faith community at the Rite of
SPONSOR Confirmation. This person will symbolize the support of the entire Body of Christ for you in
your life as a disciple. The sponsor cannot be a parent, and must be at least 16 years old
and already Confirmed. The sponsor whom you choose joins your parents and family in
journeying with you throughout the Confirmation Preparation Process. Sponsor must be
selected with form turned in by January 10th. (Session 7)
CHOOSING A In the Sacrament of Confirmation, we choose a name to be confirmed under.
NAME This can be your baptismal name, or a saint who models for us what it truly means to
pursue and live holiness. At the beginning of December you will be asked to choose your
confirmation name. However, it’s never too early to choose your name or a saint and
begin asking for his/her intercession as you seek to live a life of holiness each day. You
name must be selected with form & letter turned in by January 10th. (Session 7)
LETTER We ask all Confirmation Candidates to write a letter of intent to Fr. Gary. This letter should
state your desire to be confirmed in the Catholic Faith and is the first step in the
confirmation process. The letter must be handwritten and approximately one page. Be
sure to introduce yourself and explain where you are on your faith journey. The letter is
due September 12th. (Parent & Teen Meeting)CONFIRMATION DATES & TIMES
*For the Sunday Life Night Schedule, see our Fall Calendar.
SEPTEMBER 2020
13th Confirmation Parent & Teen Meeting: 3:30 - 4:30pm Conmy. (Fr. Gary’s Letter Due)
OCTOBER 2020
4th Rite of Welcoming: 5:00pm Life Teen Mass
4th Confirmation Session 1: Prayer & the Holy Spirit 3:00 - 4:30pm
18th Confirmation Session 2: The Mass 3:00 - 4:30pm
NOVEMBER 2020
1st Confirmation Session 3: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit 3:00 - 4:30pm
6th - 9th Life Teen Dunedin Fall Retreat (Spring Retreat will be Feb 19-21)
15th Confirmation Session 4: The Fruits of the Holy Spirit 3:00 - 4:30pm
DECEMBER 2020
6th Confirmation Session 5: Holiness & the Holy Spirit 3:00 - 4:30pm
13th Confirmation Session 6: The Sacraments 3:00 - 4:30pm
JANUARY 2021
10th Confirmation Session 7: Morality & the Holy Spirit 3:00 - 4:30pm (Sponsor & Saint Form Due)
31st Confirmation Session 8: Recap & Rehearsal 3:00 - 4:45pm (Sponsor attends rehearsal at 4:15pm)
31st Rite of Completion: 5:00pm Life Teen Mass
FEBRUARY 2021
14th The Sacrament of Confirmation 11:30 AM Mass (arrive at 10:30 AM)
“…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you,
and you will be my witnesses…” Acts 1:8
For updates on events or if you have questions please contact
Jim Mascarenhas: jimm@ourladydunedin.org
or visit our website ourladydunedin.org/confirmation
EXPLANATION OF CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
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@lifeteendunedinOUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH FAMILY
RITE OF CONFIRMATION 2021
Dear Confirmation Families,
Welcome to the Our Lady of Lourdes Confirmation Program. I am excited to
journey with your family and your teen towards the Sacrament of Confirmation.
In this registration packet you will read all about the Confirmation and Youth
Ministry Program that Our Lady of Lourdes provides to your teen and your
family. This is truly a special time of spiritual formation for your teen, one that I
hope will strengthen your entire family.
Preparation of the sacrament of Confirmation is a big deal! The sacrament of
Confirmation completes baptismal grace and imprints a spiritual seal on us. This
seal can never be removed, and the grace we receive in the sacrament binds us
more fully to the mission of the church - which is to share and defend our faith.
As you continue ministering to your family, your parish, and the community, I ask
you to be especially faithful in these areas:
• Attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation.
• Support a parish ministry with the gift of your time.
• Be true to the biblical call to tithe.
In addition to worshipping at Our Lady of Lourdes, your family has the
opportunity to give your time, talent and treasure to many ministries this faith
community has to offer. Opportunities to participate are not restricted to Youth
Ministry and Confirmation, but include all parish ministries such as Adult Faith
Formation, RCIA, Religious Education, to name a few. It is your example that will
have the greatest impact on the faith formation of your child.
In Christ,
Jim Mascarenhas
Director of Evangelization, Formation, Youth & family Life
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish FamilyRITE OF CONFIRMATION
SPONSOR FORM
A Sponsor must be a practicing, confirmed Catholic. At least 16 years old. Not the
candidate’s mother or father. The candidate is encouraged to choose someone
close by. The sponsor should be a person who is prayerful, open, dependable,
loving, and is comfortable sharing his or her faith with young people.
Candidate’s Name: _________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Name: ___________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Relationship to Candidate: ___________________________________
Sponsor’s Church: __________________________________________________
Name of Pastor at Sponsor’s Church: ___________________________________
Year & Place of Sponsor’s Confirmation: _________________________________
Sponsor’s Agreement
I agree to serve as a sponsor for this confirmation candidate. I agree to attend
the confirmation rehearsal with my candidate, unless not possible due to
distance or work schedule - in which case a family member will stand in my place.
I agree to cultivate a relationship with my candidate during the preparation of
his/her confirmation and to serve as spiritual support during this important time
in his/her life, as well as in the years to come.
________________________________________ _______________________
Signature of Sponsor DateRITE OF CONFIRMATION CO N F I R M AT I O N N A M E F O R M As we go through our sacramental preparation for Confirmation, names are chosen. It may be your baptismal name or sometimes saint names are chosen of a person we want to be like, as well as someone who can pray for us from Heaven. Candidate’s Name: __________________________________________________ Confirmation Name: ________________________________________________ Please attach an essay explaining why you chose this name. Please be detailed, explaining how you came across this name, and why this name or the person it comes from has touched your heart. Must be at least one page. 12pt. Typed. Due January 10th, 2021. _______________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Candidate Date
RITE OF CONFIRMATION
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M
Thank you for choosing to be a part of our Confirmation Program.
Please fill out this form and turn it in to the Office of Faith Formation with a copy of your
baptismal certificate & signed photo waiver.
Name: ____________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Address: __________________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ______________ ZIP: ______________
Phone: ___________________________ Date of Birth: _________________
Church of Baptism: __________________________________________________
Address of Church: _________________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ______________ ZIP: ______________
Date of Baptism: _______________________
Are you a Parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes (Y/N) ______________
If not what parish? ______________________________________________
School Attending In Fall: _____________________________________________
Father’s Name: _____________________________________________________
Father’s Email: _____________________________________________________
Mother’s Name: ____________________________________________________
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