Thank you for looking into beginning your Confirmation process with us here at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  We look forward to accompanying you on your journey! 

Questions or concerns about Confirmation preparation can be directed to:

Beverly Miller

Director of Youth Ministry
ssppyouth4u@gmail.com   |    388.2995

 
The Sacrament of Confirmation is the third and final Sacrament of Initiation in the Catholic Church. It confirms and completes the Sacrament of Baptism. The time of preparation helps the candidate to grow closer to God, develop a deeper relationship with Jesus, and open themselves to the reception of the Holy Spirit and His seven gifts. Weekend Mass attendance is necessary, and must be of the highest priority. In addition, increased personal prayer time, frequent reception of the Sacraments, acts of Service,  and catechesis in our Parish based Faith Formation classes are essential components.
 
Candidates:
are invited to begin the three year preparation process at the beginning of their 7th grade year.  Below you will find the main elements of this process.
 

Mass Attendance:
Weekly Mass attendance is a vital part of your Confirmation Preparation.  We want to help you grow deeper in your Encounter with Christ, and participating in the greatest Prayer [our Catholic Mass] and worthily receiving Jesus physically and substantially present in the Eucharist is the best start, middle and ending to that goal!  Beginning September 27th, you will be asked to submit weekly homily notes online.  More details can be found here:  https://sspeterandpaul.com/homily-notes

Orientations: August 23rd
The first step in the Confirmation process for both our incoming 7th grade students and 2nd Year students is attending our parish Confirmation Orientations being held in the Desmet Hall (Fitzgerald Building) Sunday,  August 23rd  at 10:30 am.    All candidates, parents, [and sponsors for Year II] are to attend the orientation where you will receive preparation information for the year.  

Interviews:

Candidates will have individual meetings with our Pastor.  DTBA

Choosing Sponsors:
Sponsors, chosen by the confirmandi, guide them throughout the preparation process. This person is to be a committed Catholic, one that you can look to for prayer and support, someone you feel comfortable sharing your beliefs with. The sponsor must be a mature Catholic, confirmed and practicing their Catholic faith. We strongly recommend they be at least several years out of high school or older, preferably living in this area. The sponsor can be a family member, godparent, friend, teacher, etc..., but it cannot be your parent. Candidates and sponsors meet several times throughout the preparation time for service projects and Year II monthly Confirmation classes.
 
Commitment/ Recognition Sundays:

• Rite of Enrollment: 7:00 pm Mass-November 15, 2020

• Rite of Testimony: 7:00 pm Mass- April 18, 2020

Service Projects:
Year II will fulfill their service requirements as part of their Wednesday Disciplship formation from 6:00-8:30 pm September 230 May 5th.  Please reserve these Wednesday evenings on your families calendar as your physical presence is essential for the success of the whole.
 
Retreats and Encounter Opportunities:
Year I:  Sunday, November 8th- 5:00-8:00 pm (7:00 pm Sunday Mass included

Year II:  Monthly Sunday Candidate/Sponsor Sessions held 5:00-8:00 pm   (7 pm Sunday Mass included) on October 11, November 15, January 10, February 21, March 14, April 18

 
Confirmation Rehearsal and Photos:

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Dress Code for Rehearsal, photos, and Confirmation is as follows:
All candidates and sponsors are expected to dress appropriately. This means modest dresses/skirts & tops for girls.  No spaghetti strapped dresses, skirts should be no less than 5 inches above the knee.  Tie and dress pants, shoes, shirts for boys (suit coat optional).