Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation
The sacrament in which, through the laying on of hands, anointing with chrism, and prayer, those already baptized are strengthened by the Holy Spirit in order that they may steadfastly profess the faith and faithfully live up to their profession. Confirmation is not strictly necessary for salvation, but it is eminently important in contributing to Christian perfection and there is a grave obligation to receive it in due time. (Etym. Latin con-, thoroughly + firmare, to make firm: confirmatio, fortification, strengthening.)
Adult Confirmation
General:
This program is offered for all adults, including those from other parishes, who wish to further their education in the Catholic faith. Everyone is invited! At the same time, it has been designed to provide the necessary formation to prepare those adults who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Day and Time:
Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Location:
Parish Office Conference Room
Materials:
You should bring your own Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church, if you already have them. Also, you should purchase the Catholicism Student Study Guide and Workbook, available from Word on Fire here: http://store.wordonfire.org/product-p/wf-69.htm
Assignments:
Those enrolled in the Confirmation Program should do the reading in the Workbook for the appropriate session ahead of time, and answer the questions by writing them out in the Workbook.
Missed Sessions:
Those enrolled for Confirmation are expected to attend all classes. If an unexpected problem or emergency occurs which prevents you from attending a class, please notify John Kovacs in the parish office.
How To Register:
You can register online by clicking on this link here.
Schedule of Classes for 2013:
| Topic | Date |
|---|---|
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Amazed and Afraid - The Revelation of God Become Man |
12-Feb-13 |
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Happy Are We - The Teachings of Jesus |
19-Feb-13 |
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The Ineffable Mystery of God - That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought |
5-Mar-13 |
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Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast - Mary, the Mother of God |
19-Mar-13 |
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The Indispensable Man - Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adventure |
9-Apr-13 |
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A Body Both Suffering & Glorious - The Mystical Union of Christ & the Church |
16-Apr-13 |
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Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven - The Mystery of the Liturgy & the Eucharist |
23-Apr-13 |
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A Vast Company of Witnesses - The Communion of Saints |
30-Apr-13 |
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The Fire of His Love - Prayer and the Life of the Spirit |
7-May-13 |
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World Without End - The Last Things |
14-May-13 |
|
Tour of the Church |
21-May-13 |
Teen Confirmation
To find out more about the Sacrament of Confirmation for teens, please visit our Teen Confirmation page.
Updated 2-5-13
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