St. Christopher's Church

Confirmation

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Program Guide

The Curriculum

Roles and Responsibilities

Selecting Sponsor and Confirmation Name

Home School Policy

Ceremony Dress Code

Welcome to our Program!

Mission

Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life! It is our goal to educate the mind with true understanding of the faith, to fill the heart with God’s peace, love, and compassion, and to prompt young Catholics into fruitful action. In this way, they may learn to imitate Christ’s Way, know and believe in the Lord’s objective Truth, and share in the fullness of a Life as intended by our Heavenly Father.We are honored to assist parents in exercising their role as “primary teachers of their children in the way of faith”( John Paul II). We will provide catechistic education of authentic Catholic doctrine on matters of faith and morals and help students cultivate a personal relationship with God through prayers, sacraments, and reflection. We will encourage adherence to God’s commandments of love and promote awareness and opportunities for serving God through the community and daily good acts.

Pre-requisites

Students may enter the Confirmation Program starting in 8th grade. They must have received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and First Communion. Students must complete 6th, 7th and 8th grade religious education before entering our preparation program. Student who have not completed these classes as St. Christopher's Church should provide record of attending these classes and take a Student Survey to demonstrate proficient knowledge of their faith. Because a firm understanding of the Catholic faith is essential to making the Confirmation commitment, we highly recommend 7 years of religious education. Students must know basic prayers, the 7 sacraments, the 10 commandments, the precepts of the church, and must attend mass regularly. If several years of religious education have been missed, students are required to take a survey to determine if knowledge of their faith is sufficient to begin Confirmation Preparation. The RCIA/Catch-up class may be appropriate before beginning preparation

The Program

Students, Parents and Sponsors all have a roll to play in Confirmation Preparation. Confirmation is the sacrament in which we are sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The gifts received at baptism are energized strengthening us to live, spread and defend the Catholic faith. The goal of preparation is to deepen our faith and strengthen our relationship with God, the Church and the community we serve. We focus on the power of the Holy Spirit, a solid understanding of Catholicism, and fruitful action accomplish this.