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2015-2016

Packet Contents

Welcome Letter

Sacrament Requirements

Calendar of Events

Attendance Policy

Community Service Requirements

Qualifications for

Sponsors/Choosing a Sponsor

Saint Paper Format Guidelines

Confirmation “Letter to Father”

Format

Confirmation Sponsor Info Form

2 Service Project Forms

Community Service Hours Turn in

Form

Sponsor Good Standing Form

Potential Confirmation Interview

Questions

List of Saints to Choose from

Confirmation Retreat Form

Replacement Paper Copy Packets Cost $5 each

PDF Packet Available Free at:

http://www.stmichaelgarland.org/

Look under Faith Formation Tab at the top of the page, and then click on the

Faith Formation Events and Calendar. Scroll down to Documents.


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Dear Confirmation Candidate,

Welcome to the completion of the Rite of Christian Initiation—your

Confirmation! We are very excited that you have chosen to prepare to

receive this sacrament! We pray this time of preparation will be a time of

spiritual growth as well as a lot of fun.

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Preparation for

confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate

union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit…To

this end, catechesis [preparation] for Confirmation should strive to

awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal

Church as well as the parish community.” (CCC 1309)

Our goal is to be true to this statement of preparation for Confirmation, as

our meetings will not cover everything there is to know about the Catholic

Church. Instead it is our goal to build upon what you have been learning

from your parents, through involvement with religious education

throughout your life, and through the high school ministry here at St.

Michael. It is our hope that at the end of the ROC Program you will know

more about your faith, feel a sense of belonging in the Church, and be

closer to Christ.

Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will complete your Sacraments of

Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation) but is far from the end of

your spiritual growth. We hope you will not approach this time as the

“last thing” you need to do in your faith, but another step as you continue

to grow and go deeper into the beauty of the Catholic Church and the love

of Christ. God bless you during this time of preparation!

Please don’t hesitate to contact:

Sherri Williams, PCL, 972-279-6581 (ext. 11), or [email protected]

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RCIA – SACRAMENT REQUIREMENTS – Student Check List

NAME__________________________________________________________GRADE_________

DO NOT PANIC – WE WILL GUIDE YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!

Sign of the Cross Initials_________ Required Paperwork:

Our Father Initials_________ Birth Certificate Initials_______

Hail Mary Initials_________ Baptismal Certificate Initials_______

Glory Be Initials_________ Saint Name & Report Initials_______

Act of Contrition Initials_________ Sponsor Name Initials_______

Angel of God Initials_________ Sponsor –Confirmation Cert Initials_______

Creed Initials________ Sponsor-Marriage Cert Initials_______

Grace before Meals Initials_________ Sponsor-Good Standing Form Initials_______

10 Commandments Initials_________ Interview Initials_______

7 Sacraments Initials_________ 20 Service Hours Initials_______

Participation: Required:

Class Attendance Initials_______

7 Gifts of Holy Spirit Initials________ Confirmation Retreat Initials_______

12 Fruits of Holy Spirit Initials_________ Mass Attendance Initials_______

7 Corporal Works of Mercy Initials_________ Required Meetings Initials_______

7 Spiritual Works of Mercy Initials_________ 1___ 2___ 3___ 4___ 5___ 6___

20 Mysteries of Rosary Initials_________ Reconciliation Initials_______

Comments____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Recommendation______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________ _______________________________________ Sherri Williams, Faith Formation Coordinator, or Date Classroom Teacher

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Please keep a copy of ALL documents submitted to the office.

Sep. 21 (Mon) Required Parent Orientation (YR), Handbook, Calendar

Oct. 5 (Mon) Confirmation Sponsor Info Due

Oct 25 (Sun) Rite of Acceptance & Welcoming - All RCIA(2) – 10:30 AM Mass with Parent and/or Sponsor

Nov. 9 (Mon) Saint Paper Due

Jan. 6 (Wed) Confirmation Retreat Form + $120 Fee Due—All must attend a Confirmation Retreat Jan 7-13 (Late) LATE FORM SUBMISSION: ADD $40 LATE FEE. NO FORMS ACCEPTED AFTER JAN. 13, 2016 Jan. 12 (Mon) Sponsor Good Standing Form & additional related documents Due

Sponsor must take FORM to their church to be be filled out by their Parish Church Secretary or pastor. The Form must include the Church stamp, the Confirmation Certificate & Marriage License (must be in Catholic Church). Return all papers to the Faith Formation Office by Jan 12.

Jan. 22-24 Confirmation Retreat Weekend (Will be attending with the EDGE Confirmation Candidates) (Fri-Sun) +Check-in begins at 6pm on Friday in the Youth Room – Bus leaves at 6:30pm.

+Pick-up time – no later than 2:30pm on Sunday at St. Michael

Feb. 14 (Sun) Rite of Sending - RCIA(2) Non-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop – 10:30 AM Mass with Parent and/or Sponsor

Feb. 22 (Mon) “Letter to Father” due (see packet)

Feb. 27 (Sat) RCIA 1st Communion Workshop – 8:30 AM - 2 PM

Feb. 21 (Sun) Rite of Call to Continuing Conversion – All Baptized RCIA(2) REQUIRED

Feb. 28 (Sun) 1st Scrutiny – ALL RCIA NON-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop– 10:30 AM Mass

Feb. 29 (Mon) Service Projects & Service Hours Paperwork Due—Submit all hours at once .

**THIS IS A HARD DEADLINE—NO EXCEPTIONS— CONFIRMATION WILL BE DELAYED**

Mar. 6 (Sun) 2nd Scrutiny – ALL RCIA NON-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop– 10:30 AM Mass

Mar. 13 (Sun) 3rd Scrutiny – ALL RCIA NON-Baptized REQUIRED by Bishop– 10:30 AM Mass

Mar. 26 (Sat) Confirmation Rehearsal—Confirmation Candidate AND Sponsor Time: 9:00 AM Where: Assigned Classrooms

+If a proxy is needed, they must first meet the same requirements as the Sponsor. Please notify and submit

all documents for the proxy to the Faith Formation Office PRIOR TO February 29, 2016.

Mar. 26 (Sat) Confirmation Mass—Confirmation Candidate AND Sponsor Arrive: 7:30 PM Where: Assigned Classrooms

REMEMBER: Classes are not over until April 25, 2016. You must return!

DEADLINES & EVENTS

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2015-2016 RCIA SACRAMENT REQUIRED

PARENT MEETING SCHEDULE

RCIA PARENTS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL 4 WORKSHOPS BELOW.

However, you have the option to CHOOSE ONE OF THE two or three options in each workshop that best fits your

schedule.

SIGN IN SHEETS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER EACH PARENT WORKSHOP SESSION.

PARENT WORKSHOP #1

Oct. 18 Confirmation Parent Workshop #1 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Oct. 19 Confirmation Parent Workshop #1 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Oct. 21 Confirmation Parent Workshop #1 8th-12th grade parents (Wed) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Room 110-120 (subject to change)

PARENT WORKSHOP #2

Nov. 8 Confirmation Parent Workshop #2 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or

Nov. 9 Confirmation Parent Workshop #2 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change)

PARENT WORKSHOP #3

Jan 24 Confirmation Parent Workshop #3 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Jan 25 Confirmation Parent Workshop #3 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Jan 27 Confirmation Parent Workshop #3 8th-12th grade parents (Wed) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Room 110-120 (subject to change)

PARENT WORKSHOP #4

Feb 7 Confirmation Parent Workshop #4 8th-12th grade parents (Sun) Time: 11:00 am Where: Youth Room (subject to change) or Feb 8 Confirmation Parent Workshop #4 8th-12th grade parents (Mon) Time: 6:40 pm Where: Youth Room (subject to change)

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RCIA ATTENDANCE POLICY

Strong attendance by each candidate is extremely important. As a result, the following attendance policy has been adopted:

RCIA Requirements

o Class attendance is required. o Because Easter is so early in 2016, absences must be limited to one(1). If

your teen does not meet this requirement their Confirmation may be delayed.

o Three(3) tardies = one absence. o If your teen absolutely has to miss a class, the teen must contact the office

and coordinate with the teacher.

MASS ATTENDANCE o Mass attendance is a non-negotiable requirement. Illness is a legitimate

excuse. o If you do not attend St. Michael’s Mass you will need to provide a bulletin

from the church that you attended with the current Sunday date on the calendar. You will turn in the bulletin to your teacher the following Monday.

RETREAT ATTENDANCE

o The hope is that all candidates can attend the St. Michael Confirmation Retreat. If it is not possible to attend this retreat, the candidate may attend another Confirmation Retreat at another church – it will be the candidate and/or the parents’ responsibility to find another retreat. Our retreat is the preferred retreat for preparation for Confirmation. If you have a conflict with the ROC Retreat please let the coordinator know.

EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF CLASSES DUE TO WEATHER

o Emergency text will be sent – ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR REMIND text service? If no, text to number 81010 and put @rciah in the message area.

o In the event of seeing if classes are cancelled due to weather please go to the parish website: www.stmichaelgarland.org and/or the parish Face Book page. Thank you!


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COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT

**All Hours Due (Hand in together) – February 29, 2016 The community service requirement must be fulfilled through participation

in TWO SERVICE PROJECTS, plus Additional Hours to equal 20 hours

total. These can be done at or outside of St. Michael’s. A true spirit of

service is not just about accumulating a certain number of service hours or

completing a certain number of projects, but instead is about the desire to

help others. The hope is that through participation in service projects you

will grow to incorporate the service of others as an important part of your

faith. Parents are encouraged to participate in service activities!

The requirements are as follows:

A service project is simply a project that benefits others in the church or

community. Service Projects should typically last around 4 hours or more.

Examples of this include playing an active role in the Mass such as being an altar

server, usher, lector; being a Sunday school aide; volunteering for parish events

like St. Michael’s Feast Day, Hike for Life, Vacation Bible School, Mission

Possible, Special Olympics; helping with the food bank; etc. A service project is

not something like helping your parents out at home (you should do that

anyway!), but something that involves a time commitment and significant

investment of yourself.

Service Projects you help within the summer and fall semester can be used to

meet this requirement.

After completing a service project please fill out the Service Project form and turn

it in. Even if you do a project sponsored by St. Michael, please still fill out and

turn in the service project form so your file is complete. You do not need a

supervisor’s signature for a service project completed at St. Michael, but you

must still turn in a form.

There will be a variety of service project opportunities announced throughout

the year through the church bulletin, the EDGE, or Faith Formation classes. You

can always find service project opportunities on your own as well.

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APPROVED SERVICE PROJECT EXAMPLES St. Michael’s Feast Day

o September 19, 2015 Look for Bulletin Announcements. Contact the person in charge to

volunteer.

Hike 4 Life o October 3, 2015, 9 AM – 12:30 PM

Visit www.hikeforlifetexas.org for more info.

40 Days for Life o Visit www.prolifedallas.org and watch bulletin for Schedule for St.

Michael

Halloween Carnival o October 24, 2015

Contact Diane Salazar for more information & to sign up to help

Mardi Gras Dance o February 6, 2016

Contact Diane Salazar for more information & to sign up to help

Habitat for Humanity o 972-272-8530 and www.garlandhfh.org o Individual project that you can volunteer by yourself

St. Michael Food Pantry o Anytime Monday thru Friday from 9am-11:30am

Contact Nick Nicholson for more details

Altar Society Seasonal Church Clean Up o TBA

Contact Gloria Perez or Laura Fowler for more information and sign up

Live Stations of the Cross o For 7th grade to start working on next year’s service projects/hours o Live Presentation – Friday, March 25, 2016

Contact Richard Sesbino for more information and sign up. Practices are usually on Sundays for 2 months before Good Friday. Will reenact the Passion of the Christ at Good Friday’s Live Stations

Please note that volunteer hours that you do at school already will not count toward

your service projects and hours. No double dipping of hours will be accepted.

**Other activities will be announced throughout the year**

http://www.hikeforlifetexas.org/

http://www.prolifedallas.org/

http://www.garlandhfh.org/

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Qualifications for Sponsor

In order for a person to be qualified as a sponsor for Confirmation, the

following requirements must be met:

The sponsor must be sixteen years or older

The sponsor must be a practicing Catholic who has been Confirmed and

has already received the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist

If the sponsor is married, the marriage must be considered sacramental

by the Catholic Church. This includes if a person is divorced and

remarried. If you have questions about what constitutes a sacramental

marriage please double check with Richard.

The sponsor does not need to be the same gender as the candidate.

The sponsor or proxy cannot be the father or the mother of the

candidate.

It is recommended that the sponsor not be someone you are dating.

The candidate can have only one sponsor.

It is desirable that the one who took the role of godmother or godfather at

Baptism also be the sponsor for Confirmation, if possible. Please involve your

parents in the decision of whom you should choose to be your sponsor.

If the sponsor is unable to be at the Confirmation Mass, another Catholic in

good standing may be asked to “stand in” or (proxy) at the actual ceremony

(cannot be a parent). The sponsors will be mailed information including a

guide for discussion with the candidate.

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Choosing A Sponsor

WHO SHOULD YOU CHOOSE AS A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?

Someone whom you know that is a practicing Catholic in “good standing” with

the Church. This person does not have to be perfect, as none of us are. Instead, a good

candidate is a person who strives to live a holy life and to actively live their Catholic

faith. This would involve living a sacramental life by attending Mass every Sunday and

Reconciliation frequently. It should be someone who you admire and someone who

can help you better live out your Catholic faith. It is also helpful if it is someone you

feel you can talk about your faith and things going on in your life.

There may be different aspects of the Christian life that are most important to

you in a sponsor. Maybe you admire their holiness, or their prayerfulness, or their

commitment to service, or their willingness to sacrifice for others, or how they are living

out their vocation. There are many things you can look for in a sponsor, but hopefully

it is someone who exhibits love for God and their Catholic faith, integrity, virtue, and a

commitment to a life of holiness.

WHY DO YOU NEED A CONFIRMATION SPONSOR?

The way the saints became saints was by learning from other holy people,

namely other saints! They were individuals that wanted to do good, please God, and

someday go to heaven. Your sponsor is an additional role model and another guide.

When you go on a journey you have to plan where to go, what to take, who to go with,

and how you’re going to get there. Your sponsor will be another person who will help

you to grow in your faith, guide you in what steps you need to take to do that, make

suggestions to help you in the right direction for your life, and ultimately be with you

and God in heaven. Your sponsor will also be responsible for making sure you act as a

true witness to Christ and that you have prepared for this Sacrament.

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Choosing Your Saint

**paper due – November 9, 2015

The letter should be typed (Font: Times Roman;

Font Size: 12, double spaced 1 to 2 pages long

A part of the Confirmation process is choosing a saint and writing a report on that saint. The name of the saint you choose is the name that you will be Confirmed under. For example if you choose St. Anthony, you will be Confirmed: “Anthony, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Often, people question why they have to write a report about a saint. The report is just a way to get to know more about the saint that you are choosing. The real importance is in really learning about different saints to find a saint that you really feel a connection with!

So, why is it even important to pick a saint? As Catholics, we know the power of having Mary and the saints pray (or interceded) for us. Many saints are patrons of different things, meaning they are the special protector or supporter of certain areas. For example, St. Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals. You may decide to choose a saint based upon what they are the patron of, but whatever saint you choose, they also become your patron. This means that they will be looking out for you in a special way for your entire life, until one day when you meet them in heaven!!

The saints also are great examples for us now of how to live our faith in the hope of getting to heaven. The saints came from different backgrounds, experienced different things, faced different struggles, but all loved Jesus and are now with Him in heaven. Like when white light passes through a prism and you can see the different colors, the saints allowed God to use them to reveal His different aspects, like His mercy, love, and faithfulness. There is also a great significance in taking on the saint’s name as your own. We see in both the Old and New Testament of the Bible the significance of names and how God gave people new names at important points in their lives. For example Abram became Abraham, Jacob became Israel, and Simon became Peter. (To find out what happened to this people check out Genesis 17:1-8, 32:23-29, and Matt 16:13-20!)

So, choosing a saint and taking on their names is not just one more thing you ‘have to do’ to get Confirmed. It is a huge part of this important step in your life and a reflection of the beauty of the Catholic faith. So, please, take some time to find a saint you really have a connection with. If you have any trouble deciding on a saint, just ask and we will be happy to help!!

Paper should include: YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME; factual info about the saint; when he/she was born and died; where he/she was from; what his/her life was like; why this person is a saint; why you chose this saint; where you found your info (websites, books, magazines, articles, etc.)

Where to research: -www.catholic.org/saints -www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm -www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.html -St. Michael’s library/faith formation office

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Confirmation “Letter To Father” Format

**due February 22, 2016

Another part of the Confirmation process is to write a letter to the Priest who administers the

Sacrament. In this letter, you express something about yourself and what you have done to

prepare to receive this Sacrament.

The letter should be typed (Font: Times Roman; Font Size: 12, double spaced and signed

and can follow the example below:

Confirmation Letter Template

Date

Dear Reverend Father Mehan,

My name is ______________. I want to be confirmed at St. Michael the Archangel

Catholic Church in Garland, Texas. I ask for Confirmation because (one paragraph with

minimum three (3) sentences) __________________________________________________.

In order to prepare for Confirmation, I have________________________________

(studied, attended classes, prayed, service projects, special activities, etc.) (one

paragraph with minimum three (3) sentences)

______________________________________.

For my Confirmation Saint, I selected _____________. I chose this Saint because (one

paragraph with minimum three (3) sentences) ________________________________.

I selected ______________ to be my sponsor because (one paragraph with minimum

three (3) sentences) __________________________________________________.

NOTE: this is a sample template; you can include anything you wish in your letter to Father.

Sincerely,

YOUR SIGNATURE (FIRST & LAST)

YOUR NAME TYPED (FIRST & LAST)

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CONFIRMATION

PAPERWORK

Please put in a very safe place.

Replacement packets provided

by the Faith Formation Office -

$5 each

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Confirmation Sponsor Information Form

**due October 5, 2015

(To be filled out by Confirmation Candidate)

Candidate Name:______________________________ _______________________________________ First Last

Candidate’s Saint Name: ______________________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Full Name: ______________________________ ________________________________ First (not nickname) Last

Sponsor’s Street Address: ___________________________________________________Apt______

City: ______________________________State:____________________ Zip:________________

Sponsors Email Address: ______________________________________________________________

(We must have the sponsor’s current mailing address as we will be mailing important information about their role of sponsor.)

Sponsor’s Email: _____________________________________________________

1. Has Sponsor Received: Baptism Yes No Confirmation Yes No First Communion Yes No

(If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)

2. Is sponsor a practicing Catholic? Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)

3. Sponsors Current Marital Status: Single Married Divorced Widow

4. If married, is the marriage in the Roman Catholic Church or is it recognized as Sacramental? Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)

5. If divorced, is the person remarried? Yes No

6. If remarried, was the 1st annulled by the Catholic Church? Yes No (If you answered NO, then you will need to ask another to be your Confirmation Sponsor)

7. Is sponsor 16 or older? Yes No

8. Relationship to the sponsor: ___________________________________________

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PLEASE NOTE: A person must answer “YES” to questions 1, 2, 5, 6 (if married), and 7 to be able to be a Confirmation sponsor.

Turn in all Service Hours FORMS

at ONE TIME, please.

We will NOT accept incomplete

packets.

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1st Service Project Form – Minimum 3 hr

Project

Name_____________________________________

Date___________________

Location of project: __________________________________________________

Description of service project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

What most impacted you about this project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Supervisor: _________________________________________________

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2nd Service Project Form– Minimum 3 hr

Project

Name_____________________________________

Date___________________

Location of project: __________________________________________________________

Description of service project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

What most impacted you about this project (50 words or more, must be in complete sentences): ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Supervisor: _________________________________________________

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Community Service Hours

All other Service Hours to equal 20 TOTAL are DUE on February 29, 2016

Student Name:________________________________________________ Each Confirmation Participant is required to do complete a total of 20 Service Hours (combination of two (2) Service Projects and Community/Spiritual Service hours)

Date Service Hours Completed

Signature & Contact number

Examples of Different Types of Service Hours Community

o Local Food Pantry o Visitation to Local Nursing Home o Attend any Pro-life Activities o Volunteer to help at scheduled Church Clean Up days o Various on-site Parish Projects (ex. St. Michael’s Feast Day)

Faith Formation Program

o Teachers Assistant for Pre-K to 6th Grade o Office Aide o Vacation Bible School Volunteer

Spiritual Service Hours

o Stations of the Cross o Adoration in the Chapel o Attend parish missions (that are NOT during EDGE class)

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SPONSOR GOOD STANDING FORM

**due January 11, 2016

(Must be filled out by the Sponsor & his/her registered parish)

Sponsor’s Name: _____________________________________________________________ I wish to be a Sponsor for: _____________________________________________________ I am a registered Parishioner of: ________________________________________(Parish) (City)______________________________________ (State)_____________(Zip)__________

Per the 1983 Canon Law and Pastor’s Policy, sponsors must:

Be a registered and an active member of a parish

Have received the three (3) Sacraments of Initiation: o Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation

If applicable, must be married in the Catholic Church

All documents must be attached to this form: Copy of 1st Communion and Confirmation Certificate Copy of Marriage Certificate, if applicable (Must be married in Catholic Church) This “Letter of Good Standing”, signed and sealed by the Secretary or Pastor of current parish

In accepting this responsibility, I affirm that I will support the above named Candidate in his/her effort to live a Christian life that reflects the spirit of the teachings of the Catholic faith. Sponsor’s Signature: __________________________________ Date:___________________

I certify that the person noted above is registered member of this parish, and is in

good standing.

Parish Secretary/Pastor Name (Please Print) _____________________________________

Parish Secretary/Pastor’s Signature:________________________________ Date:________

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Parish seal must be stamped on this document.


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CONFIRMATION

INTERVIEW

REVIEW

PREPARATION

MATERIAL

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CONFIRMATION INTERVIEW MATERIALS

CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW GUIDE PG1 Confirmation candidates will be reviewing and mastering the following topics. Parents and

sponsors should assist candidates in reviewing this material.

The Ten Commandments (know in order & by number) 1. I am the Lord, your God, and you shall

not have strange gods before me.

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord

your God, in vain.

3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.

4. Honor your father and mother.

5. You shall not kill.

6. You shall not commit adultery.

7. You shall not steal.

8. You shall not bear false witness against

your neighbor.

9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s

wife.

10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s

goods.

Sacraments

Baptism

Confirmation

Holy Eucharist

Reconciliation

Holy Orders

Matrimony

Anointing of the Sick

Spiritual Works of Mercy

To correct the sinner.

To teach the ignorant

To counsel the doubtful

To comfort the sorrowful

To bear wrongs patiently

To forgive all injuries

To pray for the living and the dead

Beatitudes Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs

is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall

possess the earth.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they

shall be comforted.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst

for justice, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall

obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they

shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they

shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are those who suffer persecution

for justice’s sake, for theirs is the

kingdom of heaven.

Corporal Works of Mercy

To feed the hungry

To give drink to the thirsty

To clothe the naked

To visit the imprisoned

To shelter the homeless

To care for the sick

To bury the dead

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bring; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW REVIEW

GUIDE - PG2

Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy

Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell;

on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the

Father almighty; from there he will

come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Act of Contrition My, God, I am sorry for all my sins, with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Amen.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit Wisdom Knowledge Understanding Piety Counsel Fear of the Lord Fortitude

Fruits of the Holy Spirit Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-Control Modesty Chastity Generosity

Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Holy Days of Obligation 1. Every Sunday 2. Jan. 1 – Mary, Mother of God 3. Aug.15 – Assumption 6. Nov. 1 – All Saints 7. Dec. 8 – Immaculate Conception 8. Dec. 25 – Christmas

Grace before Meals Bless us, O Lord, and these Your gifts which we are about to receive from Your bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen

The Great Commandments 1. You shall love the Lord your God with

your whole heart, with your whole soul and with your whole mind.

2. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Twelve Apostles Peter James Andrew Thaddeus James Thomas John Matthew Philip Simon Bartholomew

Laws of the Church 1. Attend Mass on Sundays & Holydays 2. Confess sins at least once a year 3. Receive Communion during Easter 4. Observe days of Fast and Abstinence

5. Provide for the needs of the Church

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GUIDE PG3

What is Grace? God’s Life in Us and a free gift from God.

What is the Holy Trinity? God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

What is an indulgence? A way provided by the Church for a sinner to get rid of debt due to sin.

What is Mortal Sin? Give An Example. A grave sin. Can only be forgiven in Sacrament of Reconcilation. Example is breaking one of the 10 commandments.

What is Original Sin? First sin committed by Adam & Eve.

What is a Venial Sin? Give an Example. A lesser sin. Example is a white lie.

What is the Assumption? Mary assumed into heaven by God.

What is the Acension? Jesus’ Ascension into heaven by His own power.

Discuss the Final Things- What happens at our death? We have our Particular judgement. We will go to either: Heaven, Hell or Purgatory.

What is Purgatory and what does it mean? A place of temporal punishment due for sin after death. Purgatory means to cleanse ones soul

What is Advent? Season of 4 weeks of preparation before Christmas.

Four Gospels Matthew Mark Luke John

What is Lent? Forty Days of Fasting, Praying, Alms Giving in preparation for the Celebration of Easter.

What is the Triduum? Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday

What did Jesus do on Holy Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath? He Rested in the tomb.

What gifts are brought up to the altar at the Offertory? Bread, Wine, Water

What happens to these gifts at the Consecration? They are changed to the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ through the actions and words of the Priest at the Consecration. This miracle is marked by the ringing of the bells during Consecration.

General Laws of Fast & Abstinence Fast: All adults, 18 up to the beginning of their sixtieth (59) year, are bound by the law of fasting. Fasting allows one full meal, but a light breakfast and lunch are not forbidden. Pastors and parents are to see to it that children while not bound to the law of fast and abstinence are educated and introduced to an authentic sense of penance. Abstinence: All persons 14 years and older are bound by the law of abstinence. Abstinence means not eating meat.

Days of Fast & Abstinence Ash Wednesday (Fast & Abstinence) Good Friday (Fast & Abstinence) ALL Fridays of Lent (abstinence)

Four Marks of the Church One Catholic Holy Apostolic

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The Rosary The Rosary is a meditative prayer. It consists of a series of beads on which we pray traditional prayers such as the Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be while we think about special events in the life of Jesus and Mary. -Begin Praying the Rosary with the Crucifix. -Pray the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles Creed. -On the first bead pray one Our Father. -Next 3 beads a Hail Mary each. -On the next space one Glory Be to the Father. Begin the first decade on the next beed, say one Our Father and then ten Hail Marys on the row of beads following it. After the decade pray one Glory Be to the Father. Continue the remaining decades with an Our Father on each single bead and ten Hail Marys on each row of beads. Conclude each decade with a Glory Be to the Father. As you pray each decade, think of one of the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, or Glorious Mysteries, or a special event in the life of Jesus and Mary. The Five Joyful Mysteries (Monday & Saturday)

1. The Annunciation 2. The Visitation 3. The Birth of Jesus 4. The Presentation of Jesus in the

Temple 5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

The Five Luminous Mysteries (Thursday)

1. Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan 2. Jesus’ Self-manifestation at the

Wedding of Cana 3. Jesus’ Proclamation of the Kingdom

of God. 4. The Transfiguration 5. The Institution of Eucharist

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesday & Friday)

1. The Agony in the Garden 2. The Scourging at the Pillar 3. The Crowning with Thorns 4. The Carrying of the Cross 5. The Crucifixion and Death

The Five Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday & Sunday)

1. The Resurrection 2. The Ascension 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon

the Apostles 4. The Assumption of Mary into

Heaven 5. The Crowning of Mary in Heaven

Pray the Hail Holy Queen prayer to finish the rosary Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!

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~Saint Adrian

Patron of soldiers

~Saint Agatha

Patron of Bell founders and Breast diseases

~Saint Agnes

Patron of Rape

~ Saint Agnes

Patron of Chastity and Girl Scouts

~ Saint Alban

Patron of Refugees

~ Saint Albert

Patron of Medical technologists and Scientists

~ Saint Alexis

Patron of pilgrims and beggars

~ Saint Alphonsus

Patron of Vocations

~ Saint Ambrose

Patron of Learning

~ Saint Andrew

Patron of Scotland

~ Saint Anne

Patron of Grandmothers, Mothers, Women in labor

and Horse riders

~ Saint Anthony

Patron of Lost articles, the Poor, Amputees and

Cemetery workers

~ Saint Appolonia

Patron of Dentists

~ Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo

Patron of Theologians

~ Saint Barbara -

Patron Ammunition workers, Architects, Builders,

Miners, Storms and Sudden death

~ Saint Barnabas

Patron of Cyprus

~ Saint Bartholomew

Patron of Plasterers

~ Saint Benedict

Patron of Monks and Poisoning

~ Saint Bernadine

Patron of Advertising

~ Saint Bernadino

Patron of Impulsive and uncontrolled gambling

~ Saint Bernard

Patron of the Alps, Mountain climbers, Skiers and

Jewelers

~ Saint Blaise

Patron of Wild animals

~ Saint Bonaventura

Patron of Bowel disorders

~ Saint Boniface - Germany,

Patron of Tailors and Brewers

~ Saint Brendan

Patron of Navigators and Sailors

~ Saint Bridget

Patron of Ireland and Fallen women

~ Saint Camillus

Patron of Nurses and the Sick

~ Saint Catherine of Sienna

Patron of Italy, Jurors and Fire prevention

~ Saint Catherine

Patron of Philosophers, Secretaries, Spinsters

~ Saint Cecelia

Patron of Poets, Singers, Composers, Musicians, the

Throat and Vocalists

~ Saint Charles Borromeo

Patron of Clergy, Colic, Stomach trouble and Ulcers

~ Saint Christina

Patron of Millers, Insanity and Psychiatrists

~ Saint Christopher

Patron of Bachelors, Drivers, Travel and Travellers

~ Saint Clare of Assisi

Patron of Television

~ Saint Clement

Patron of Tanners and Mariners

~ Saint David

Patron Saint of Wales and Doves

~ Saint Dennis

Patron of France and Headaches

~ Saint Dominic Savio

Patron of Choir members

~ Saint Dominic

Patron of Astronomers and Astronomy

~ Saint Dorothy

Patron of Florists

~ Saint Dunstan

Patron of Goldsmiths and Locksmiths

~ Saint Dymphna

Patron of Family harmony, Insanity, Mental illness,

Nerves and Runaways

~ Saint Edmund

Patron Saint of England before the adoption of St.

George

~ Saint Elizabeth

Patron of Separated spouses and Difficult marriages

~ Saint Elmo aka St. Erasmus of Formiae

Patron Saint of Sailors

~ Saint Eligius aka Eloy or Eloi -

Patron of Goldsmiths, Blacksmiths, Horses, Taxi

Drivers & Mechanics

~ Saint Euphemia

Patron of Rovinj, Croatia

~ Saint Eustace

patron of Hunters and those facing adversity

~ Saint Felicitas or Felicity of Rome

patron of Widows and Mothers of Dead Sons

~ Saint Florian

Patron of Austria, Firefighters and chimney sweeps

~ Saint Francis De Sales

Patron of Confessors, the Deaf, Journalists and

Teachers

~ Saint Francis of Assisi

Patron of Animals, Birds, Fire, Merchants and

Solitary death

~ Saint Francis Xavier

patron of the Orient, Missionaries, Navigators and

Sailors

~ Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini

Patron of Immigrants, emigrants, Missioners and

Wine makers

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~ Saint Gabriel

Patron of Youth, Clerics and Communications

workers

~ Saint Genesius

Patron of Actors, Comedians, Dancers, Epilepsy

and Lawyers

~ Saint George `

Patron of England, Chivalry and Soldiers

~ Saint Gerard

Patron of Pregnant women and those Falsely

accused

~ Saint Germaine

Patron of Child abuse

~ Saint Gertrude

Patron of West Indies

~ Saint Giles

Patron of Disabled - Beggars and lepers

~ Saint Gregory the Great

Patron of Teachers, Students and Musicians

~ Saint Helena

Patron of Archaeologists

~ Saint Henry

Patron of Childless and of the Handicapped

~ Saint Hippolytus

Patron of horses, prisons and prison officers

~ Saint Hubert

Patron of Hunters and Mathematicians

~ Saint Ignatius Loyola

Patron of Jesuit Order and Retreats

~ Saint Ignatius of Antioch

Patron of Churches in the eastern Mediterranean

~ Saint Isidore

Patron of Ranchers

~ Saint Ives

Patron of Advocates and Judges

~ Saint James the Greater

Patron of Pilgrims, arthritis, Blacksmiths and

Laborers

~ Saint James the Less

Patron of Hat makers

~ St. Januarius

patron of Naples and volcanic eruptions

~ Saint Jerome

Patron of Librarians, Scholars, Students and

Abandoned children

~ Saint Joan of Arc

Patron of France, Service women and Virgins

~ Saint John Berchman

Patron of Alter / Mass servers

~ Saint John Bosco

Patron of Editors

~ Saint John Nepomuk -

Patron of Silence and Floods

~ Saint John Regis

Patron of Medical social workers

~ Saint John the Baptist

Patron of Baptism, Conversion and Tailors

~ Saint John the Evangelist

Patron of Book sellers, Art dealers and Printers

~ Saint John

Patron of Heart ailments and Orators

~ Saint John Vianney

Patron of Pawnbrokers and Priests

~ Saint Joseph

Patron of Belgium, Carpenters, Married couples

and Pioneers

~ Saint Joseph/Saint Anne

Patron of Canada

~ Saint Jude

Patron of Desperation ands Hopeless causes

~ Saint Julian Hospitaller

Patron of Hospitality, innkeepers, travelers, and

boatmen

~ Saint Lawrence

Patron of Fire and Banks

~ Saint Leonard

Patron of Prisoners, captives, and slaves

~ Saint Lidwina

Patron of Skaters

~ Saint Louis

Patron of Child Death

~ Saint Louise

Patron of Orphans and Widows

~ Saint Lucy

Patron of the Poor, Cutters, Eyes, Peddlers,

Saddlers and Salespersons

~ Saint Lucy/Saint Lawrence

Patrons of Blindness

~ Saint Luke

Patron of Artists, Doctors, Jewelers, Physicians,

Sculptors and Surgeons

~ Saint Margaret Mary

Patron of Polio

~ Saint Margaret of Antioch

patron of Women in Childbirth

~ Saint Margaret

Patron of Homelessness

~ Saint Mark

Patron of Venice, Glaziers and Stained glass

workers

~ Saint Martha

Patron of Housewives, Domestic workers and

Servants

~ Saint Martin

Patron of Vintners and Alcoholics

~ Saint Martin de Porres

Patron of Negroes

~ Saint Saint Mary Magdalene

Patron of Frail and Penitent Women

~ Saint Matthew

Patron of Accountants, Bankers, Bookkeepers,

Stock brokers, Tax collectors

~ Saint Matthias

Patron of Carpenters and Tailors

~ Saint Maurice

Patron of Infantrymen, Cramp and Swordsmiths

~ Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Patron of Drug Addiction

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~ Saint Michael

Patron of Battles, Germany, Grocers, Police officers,

Radiologists, Seafarers

~ Saint Monica

Patron of Alcoholism, Bakers, Brewers, Children,

Coopers, Greece and Peace

~ Saint Pancras

Patron of Children

~ Saint Pantaleon

Patron of Physicians

~ Saint Patrick

Patron of Ireland, Snake bites and Tooth ache

~ Saint Paul the Hermit

Patron of Clothing

~ Saint Paul

Patron of Authors, Press, Publishers and Writers

~ Saint Peregrine

Patron of Cancer and Skin diseases

~ Saint Philip

Patron of Cooks and Bakers

~ Saint Phocas

Patron of Gardeners

~ Saint Raphael

Patron of Pharmacists, Chemists, Eye diseases,

Lovers and Shepherds

~ Saint Rita

Patron of Healing of wounds, Loneliness and

Tumors

~ Saint Robert

Patron of Catechists

~ Saint Roch

Patron of Dogs, Plague and Pestilence

~ Saint Rose of Lima

Patron of South America and against Vanity

~ Saint Scholastica

Patron of Convulsions in Children and rain

~ Saint Sebastian

Patron of Athletes, Enemies of religion, Gardeners,

Iron mongers, Undertakers

~ Saint Stephen

Patron of Austria, Casket makers, Hungary and

Stone masons

~ Saint Swithin

Weather

~ Saint Theresa of Avila

Patron of Headache sufferers

~ Saint Thomas Aquinas

Patron of Universities and Students

~ Saint Thomas More

Patron of Civil servants, Court Workers, Lawyers

and Widowers

~ Saint Ursula

Patron of Young Girls

~ Saint Victor the Moor or Victor of Milan

Patron of Varese, Italy

~ Saint Victor of Marseilles

Patron of Torture Victims

~ Saint William

Patron of Adopted children

~ Saint Winifred

Patron of Virgins