The Sacrament of Confirmation: St. Alphonsusliguori
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The Sacrament of Confirmation: St. AlphonsusLiguori
“What does it mean to receive the “seal” of the Holy Spirit? It means being indelibly marked, inalterably changed, a new creation. For those who have received this gift, nothing can ever be the same!” - Pope Benedict XVI
Confirmation Checklist:
Hey Sophomores! Have you (submitted)…
❏Been praying daily about what this journey of Confirmation means to you?
❏Saint name
❏Sponsor information
❏Reflection
❏Retreat registration (due Jan 31st?)
❏Served a “Service Saturday”
❏Asked your sponsor to submit their “Letter of Attestation”
- This is simply a letter from his/her parish stating they are in good standing with the Church/registered parishioner/ practicing Catholic. Most parishes already know what this is. There is no formal letter SAL provides.
- If your sponsor attends SAL, you’re exempt. Just make sure you specify upon sponsor name submission.
❏Set up your (6 total) mentor meetings
❏Been attending Antioch regularly (Catholic homeschool or high school programs also accepted)
Hey Mom and Dad! Have you…
❏Been praying for your teen
❏Submitted your parent reflection
❏Volunteered for various events that may need extra hands
❏**Retreat contribution
Upcoming Important Dates:
-Mass in Slow Motion,Sunday, January 28 @ at 2 p.m. : For Freshman (2017-18) and all Sophomores who did not go last year.
-Sponsor Luncheon,Sunday, February 25 @ 12 - 2 p.m. : We ask that if sponsors absolutely cannot be there that a parent is there with the candidate
-Retreatant Blessing and Confirmation Retreat, March 4 (5pm mass), 9-11 @ FFA Center in Trafalgar, IN : Retreat cost is covered in enrollment fee. Please note that if a candidate does not come on the Confirmation Retreat they will still be asked to pay the retreat fee for the retreat they do attend. Registration forms due January 31st to Heidi Radabaugh.
-Confirmation practice, May 3 @ 7 p.m. Mandatory for all candidates, not sponsors.
-The Sacrament of Confirmation,Sunday, May 6 @ 5 p.m. Please both sponsors and candidates arrive at 3pm in the church.
All Confirmation information and forms may be found on our new website .
Heidi Radabaugh,