THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION 2010
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)
THE CONFIRMATION TEAM
(Left to Right) Patrick, Father Charles (Pastor), Colin
Confirmation Parent Meeting # 1 , Thursday January 7, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.
| 1. Saturday January 30 at 2:00 p.m.(1 hr.)
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2. Saturday February 27 at 2:00 p.m.(1 hr.)
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| 3. Saturday March 27 at 2:00 p.m.(1 hr.)
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4. Saturday April 24 at 2:00 p.m.(1 hr.)
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The Confirmation Retreats will be held on the following dates:
#1. Wednesday May 5, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.THE CELEBRATION
#2. Thursday May 6, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
and Confirmation will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. on the day of each retreat above.
Questions will be addressed at the Parent Meeting or by calling the parish office at 905-655-3286.
Every year both parents and the confirmandi have questions about the celebration itself. We will use this space to answer some of the more common queries and, of course, the Parent Information Meeting will be the most opportune time for parents to ask any questions they might have.
ST. LEO THE GREAT PARISH CONFIRMATION 2010
In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for 2010, 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.
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Confirmation Parent Meeting # 2 , Sunday January 10, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m.
At the Parent Information Meeting we will give you full 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) one-hour mandatory classes, (one per month) 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.
CLASS DATES
The mandatory class dates will be as follows:
