
Young people in Grade 8 through to Grade 12 in the 2023-2024 school year are invited to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. English Language Confirmation will take place in winter of 2024.
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Confirmation is the sacrament by which Catholics receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to practice their Catholic faith in every aspect of their lives and to witness Christ in every situation.
Confirmation preparation is for learning the next steps that will lead to a better you. Preparing for Confirmation is learning how to be a disciple of Christ, because we believe that's the path to a fuller and more fulfilling life. In the Catholic faith, Confirmation is the sacrament that completes baptism by strengthening and sealing the graces bestowed at baptism.
You don't have to do this. It's a choice. It's your choice. You get to do this! At our parish, teens don't enroll in Confirmation... they apply for it.
The English Language Sacraments will be in the Winter. This is an opportunity for both teens and parents to hear about the entire experience and ask any questions you may have about preparing for Confirmation.
Wait! Thinking about a sponsor already? Information about choosing a sponsor will be given at the Parent/Candidate Information Meeting (Oct 18 at 7PM at Good Shepherd Parish), so please do not ask someone to be your Confirmation sponsor before this meeting.
Please note that a Confirmation sponsor cannot be the candidates parent.
Candidates will participate in a day Retreat. More details after you register. You will have an awesome opportunity to have fun and explore faith with others your own age.
There are two things you need before starting the application...
We need a Copy of Your Baptismal Certificate & Payment... bring a copy to the Parent/Candidate Information Meeting along with payment. You can also submit electronically after registration. Registration does NOT open until after the Information Meeting.
If you do not have a copy of the baptismal certificate, please contact the parish of your baptism to obtain a copy before proceeding.
English Language Confirmation
Chris Laforet
Coordinator of Confirmation (Eng), High School & Young Adult Ministry
519-735-9517 x230
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