Confirmation ~ April 21, 2005, ~ 4 PM

Most Revered Joseph R. Cistone

 

October 25                Candidate/Parent Night                7:30-8:30 PM                          Church

                Included in the folder should be

                                Explanation of Service / Service Reflection

                                Choosing Your Confirmation Name / Sharing the Story of Your Saint

                                Requirements for the Sponsor / About My Sponsor

                                Confirmation Information Sheet*

                                Format for Bishop’s letter

                                Study Guide:                     Confirmation questions

                                                                                Commandments

                                                                                Beatitudes

                                                                                Rules for a Catholic Christian

                                                                                Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit

                                                                                Theological Virtues

                                *Candidate/Sponsor information

                                                Please staple certificate of eligibility to information sheet of each child.  Please make sure sponsor’s name is clearly written and Parish and Parish location is legible.  You do not need a

certificate of eligibility if you are in our Parish, just write Saint Philip Neri, Lafayette Hill on the information sheet.  Remember to read and adhere to the requirements before choosing a sponsor.

 

January 9                Presentation of the Candidates Mass Room 19(SPN)/19(REP)                  10:00 AM

                                Presentation of the Candidates Mass Room 20(SPN)/20(REP)                  11:30 AM

                                Enter through main doors.  Pick up a pin and program for the blessing.

 

January 24                Parents’ Night                      7:30 PM                                                  Church

                                Bring Service Reflection

                                                My Confirmation Name ~ Sharing the Story of Your Saint

                                                Candidate / Sponsor information sheet/certificate of eligibility

                                                Bishop’s letter

                                                Fee $30.00

February 5                Confirmation retreat for half the candidates 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 

February 12                Confirmation retreat for half the candidates 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 

Each retreat will begin at the 8:30 Mass and end with Confession.  More information will be given.

 

Measuring for robes ~ during school, program time or by appointment

 

Penance                 While there have been many changes in the Sacrament of Penance in recent years, and Catholics do not receive Penance as frequently as in the past, people preparing for an important event in their lives such as Marriage or Confirmation, should certainly meet the Lord in the Sacrament of penance before taking such a big step.

 

April 13                  Rehearsal for candidates (12:45-2:45)                                               Church

 

April 18                  Rehearsal with sponsors 7:30 PM                                                     Church

 

April 21                  Confirmation ~ 4 PM                                          Candidates be here at 3:15 in Gym.

 

We hope to follow this schedule.  Please be aware that if any change occurs, we will notify you as soon as possible.  Call the Religious Education Office with any questions.  610-834-9868