Confirmation Calendar
for 2008-09
Most meetings are 7:00pm - 9:00pm unless otherwise noted below
Thursday, May 22 Initial Parent/Candidate Confirmation Meeting for RE families
May 22-"Information for Confirmation" and "Registration for Confirmation" forms are due at this meeting. . . please print them from the website.
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During May--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
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During June--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During June--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During June--Begin research for Saint Project
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During July--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During July--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During July--Continue research for Saint Project
During July--Sketch out thoughts for your letter of intent to pastor
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During August--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During August--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During August--Write first draft of Saint Project
During August--Write first draft of letter of intent to pastor
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During September--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During September--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During September--Type out Letter of Intent to Pastor (Proof read for accuracy, spelling and grammar, please.)
During September--Type out Saint Project and do creative/artistic cover
and bibliography
September --School Parent/Sponsor/Candidate Meeting in church
September --Religious Education Parent/Sponsor/Candidate Meeting in church
September -- Letters of Intent to Pastor are due
Please DO NOT FOLD LETTERS
September 26th - Religious Education Candidate Formation Session with Father Terry at 6:45 in Red Tile Vestibule Candidates Only
Oct. 3rd - Formation night with Father Bill Corcoran - in church 7PM; for Parents, sponsors and candidates--all are asked to be there!
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October 24th - Confirmation Formation with Father Terry at 7:00 PM for Religious Education Parents/Sponsors and candidates
During October--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During October--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During October--Study prayers, beliefs and practices needed for Confirmation review
September 29th - Confirmation Formation with Father Bill at 7:00 PM in CHURCH for ALL parents/sponsors/candidates
October 19th - Confirmation Enrollment Mass - Everyone at 10:30 Mass
Arrive NO LATER THAN 10:15. Check in, turn in work, pick up name tag and enrollment form. Confirmation Cross will be distributed after the homily when candidates are called forth.
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November 1--Saint Project is due in folder with bibliography and artistic cover
November 14th - Religious Education Parent/Sponsor/Candidates Formation--Red Tile Vestibule
During November--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During November--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During November--Begin thinking about your formal letter to the confirming Bishop
During November--Continue to study prayers and information about our Catholic Faith
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December 1st - Retreat Permission slips sent home
December 1--Permission slips for retreat are due in public schools
December 15--Retreat Permission slips are due back to Cheryl Antos
During December--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During December--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
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During January--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During January--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During January--Finalize formal letters to the confirming Bishop and Pastor
During January--Continue studying prayers, beliefs and practices of our
Catholic Faith
During January--Complete "The Church is Bigger Than You Think" booklet
January 30th - Religious Education Candidate Formation at 6:45 in Red Tile Vestibule (adult facilitators needed)
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During February--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During February--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
February 8?? - Confirmation Formation for ALL candidates, sponsors and parents in church at 7:00
February 9th - - Retreat for Religious Education candidates at Tolentine Retreat Center
February 10th - - Retreat for School candidates at Tolentine Retreat Center
February 15th??--"The Church is Bigger Than You Think" questions are due
During February--Mass Reflection Paper is due
March 6th - Religious Education Parent/Sponsor/Candidate Formation - Church - Experiential Passion of Christ at 7:00 PM
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March 1st - Mass & Ministry Fair - Church,
set up in gym at 9:45, go to 10:30 Mass,
return to gym for Ministry Fair
Confirmation families bring refreshments. . . bottle of pop/juice and a plate of fingerfood, ready to serve, please
March 2nd--Final copy of letters to Bishop are due. . . DO NOT FOLD LETTERS
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During March--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During March--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
Confirmation Interviews during April
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During April--A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During April--A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
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Confirmation Rehearsal - Candidates and Sponsors - Church
at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 23rd
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Confirmation Celebration & Reception
at 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 26th, 2009
with Bishop Manz in church
followed by reception in the gym
Seventh grade families bring refreshments
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Initial Meetings for Seventh grade parents/candidates
for Confirmation 2009
Dates to be announced closer to the time
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Please go to Confirmation Forms for a copy of the Registration and Information Forms. Print them out and return them to Saint Linus Office of Religious Education