Sacrament of Confirmation
Sacramental Preparation for 2024-2025
CONFIRMATION CALENDAR: 8TH GRADE
CONFIRMATION CALENDAR: 8TH GRADE
Tuesday, October 1, Confirmandi and Sponsor Night
7:00 to 8:30 PM in Church.
Confirmation Candidates and sponsors (or a parent or guardian, if sponsor unavailable) will come to church for a night of reflection. Confirmandi will receive banner making materials this night.
Sunday, October 6, Confirmation Promises, Enrollment of Candidates
10:00 AM Mass, in Church
Confirmation Candidates and Parents will come to a special Mass to make their Confirmation promises and be enrolled as Confirmation Candidates.
Friday, November 8
Confirmation Fee ($55) is due. Payment is to the parish (not part of school fees) and is accepted in cash, check, or via Give Central. Payment can be handed in to Mrs. McGowan or Sue Connolly at the school front desk.
Tuesday, December 10, Church Hall, 9:30 AM to Noon.
School Confirmation Retreat after Mass. Mandatory.
School Confirmation Retreat after Mass. Mandatory.
Friday, January 10, 2025, Bishop’s Letter and Confirmation Banner Due
Confirmandi will hand in two (2) assignments: (A) a one (1) page, double-spaced letter to the Bishop, requesting to be Confirmed. Assignment details will be given by the 8th grade religion teacher; and (B) their completed Confirmation Banner.
Monday, January 27, 2025, to Friday, February 7, Confirmation Interviews with Pastor
Confirmandi interviews with the pastor for 30 minutes. St. Barnabas School students will interview during the school day some time during these two weeks. More details to follow after Christmas.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Confirmation Rehearsal
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, in Church
Confirmation Rehearsal for all Confirmandi. Those with leadership roles (opening welcome, lector, gift bearer) will need to remain at Church until 8:30 PM to practice. All other Confirmandi will be dismissed between 8:00 and 8:15.
Friday, February 21, 2025, Sacrament of Confirmation
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM in Church
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, in Church
Confirmation Rehearsal for all Confirmandi. Those with leadership roles (opening welcome, lector, gift bearer) will need to remain at Church until 8:30 PM to practice. All other Confirmandi will be dismissed between 8:00 and 8:15.
Friday, February 21, 2025, Sacrament of Confirmation
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM in Church
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