THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2012
Confirmation is the wonderful sacrament by which we take on our mission as Christians. Strengthened by the Holy Spirit through a special anointing, and marked with the sign of Christ, we receive the gifts to live out our Baptism as priests, prophets and kings to the world. In particular these gifts are: 1 wisdom 2. understanding 3. right judgement (counsel) 4. courage (might/fortitude) 5. knowledge 6. reverence (awe) 7. fear of the Lord
CCC #1303; Isaiah 11:1-3
In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for 2012, our parish asks all parents of Confirmation candidates to plan on attending one of the two Parent Information Meetings being offered and we ask your child to attend this meeting with you as well. The Parent Information Meeting will be the most opportune time for parents to ask any questions they might have.
At the Parent Information Meeting, we will give you all the information about the preparation and the celebration of the sacrament. We would like all parents and candidates to know ahead of time that there will be four (4) two-hour mandatory classes, which will prepare your child to receive the sacrament, plus there will be a day-long retreat to be held during school hours at the parish hall. The sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on the evening of your child’s retreat in order to stream line these events for the benefit of parents and home life.
Please attend one of the following two meetings:
Confirmation Parent Meeting #1
Thursday, January 12, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
OR
Confirmation Parent Meeting #2
Sunday, January 15, 2012 @ 1:00 PM
Confirmation Parent Meeting #1
Thursday, January 12, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
OR
Confirmation Parent Meeting #2
Sunday, January 15, 2012 @ 1:00 PM
Please be sure to bring:
- A copy of your child’s baptismal certificate
- A cheque made out to St. Leo Parish in the amount of $50.00 to cover parish costs
The Confirmation Retreat will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 @ 9:15 AM – 2:45 PM
Thursday, May 10, 2012 @ 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 @ 9:15 AM – 2:45 PM
Thursday, May 10, 2012 @ 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
The Confirmation Dates are:
St. Bridget Catholic School: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
St. Leo Catholic School: Thursday, May 10, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
St. Bridget Catholic School: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
St. Leo Catholic School: Thursday, May 10, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
Any other questions before the meeting date can be addressed to the Parish office 905-655-3286.