Welcome to the 2nd 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 6th, 2023
- Service Projects- Due Wednesday, Jan 24th 2024
- Sponsor Interview- Due Wednesday, Jan 24th 2024
- Church visit with their Sponsor- Due Wednesday, Jan 24th 2024
This can be completed in person or virtually.
- Confirmation Retreat- Sunday, Feb 4th – 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
WEDNESDAY SOR SCHEDULE FOR THIS YEAR’S 8th 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 |
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