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Year 2 (8th grade)

Confirmation Year 2 2023-2024

Welcome to the 2^nd year of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. I am looking forward to sharing in your child’s journey towards the day in which they will be sealed with the gift of the Spirit this upcoming spring. Here is a guide to encourage your child to complete and prepare for the reception of this Holy Sacrament.

Things to prepare for:
- Letter to the Archbishop/Abbot- Due- Wednesday, Dec 6^th, 2023
- Service Projects- Due Wednesday, Jan 24^th2024
- Sponsor Interview- Due Wednesday, Jan 24^th 2024
- Church visit with their Sponsor- Due Wednesday, Jan 24^th 2024
This can be completed in person or virtually.
- Confirmation Retreat- Sunday, Feb 4^th – 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
All candidates are required to attend the retreat. Sponsors are encouraged to attend with their Candidates. If your child cannot attend they will be asked to attend a retreat at another Parish.
-Encouragement-
- Please help your child review the 50 truths every catholic teen should know packet with them before their Confirmation Interview this spring.
- Please encourage your child to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before Confirmation.

-Confirmation Practice- The night of Confirmation at 6:00 PM (For Candidates & Sponsors)
A rehearsal video will be sent out with details two weeks prior to the Confirmation Mass
-Confirmation Mass- Wednesday, February, 21 at 7:00 PM with Archbishop Naumann
(Family and friends are invited to our Confirmation Reception in St. Elizabeth Hall afterward.)

-Classes will be taught at School or at School or Religion.
All of the information your child needs to complete is in their folders or found online. They can turn their completed assignments into their School or SOR teacher or to the Parish Office. https://hscatholic.org/year-2-8th-grade

“And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them.” Acts Chapter 2 v2-3
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SOR SCHEDULE YEAR 2

WEDNESDAY SOR SCHEDULE FOR THIS YEAR’S 8^th GRADE

Date	Event Description: 6:00 PM -7:30 PM
August 30	SOR Training/Dinner
September 6	Full First Class/ Parent Meeting with Fr. Andrew & Maureen 6 PM pizza to follow
September 13	Class & Confirmation Meeting Year 2
September 20	Class
September 27	Class
October 4	Class
October 11	Eucharistic Rival Night
October 18	No Class - Conferences
October 25	Class
November 1	No Class - All Saints Day
November 8	Class - Virtus Session
November 15	Class
November 24	No Class - Thanksgiving Week
November 29	Class
December 6	Class
December 13	No Class Christmas Break
December 20	No Class - Merry Christmas!
December 27	No Class - Happy New Year!
January 4	No Class- Get in gear Week
January 10	Class
January 17	Class - Serve Night
January 24	Class (Doug gone for March for Life)
January 31
Friday February 3	Confirmation Retreat
February 7	Class (SMSD High School Conference)
February 14	No Class - Ash Wednesday
February 21	Confirmation Mass at 7:00 PM
February 28
March 6	Class
March 13	No Class: Spring Break
March 20	Class
March 27	Class
Sunday, March 31	Easter Sunday
April 3	Class
April 10	Class
April 17	Class
April 24	Class
May 1	Mass & May Crowning with Ice Cream Party

HOW TO TURN IN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS!

You can turn in your assignments in one of three ways.
- Hand them to your SOR OR SCHOOL RELIGION TEACHER
- Hand them to Doug Leikam in the SOR office
- Email all of your assignments to dleikam@hscatholic.org
Contact Us
- Doug Leikam
  
  Youth Ministry & Confirmation Coordinator
  
  913.492.7382
  dleikamhscatholic.org