St. Linus Religious Education

Confirmation Calendar

Most meetings are 7:00pm - 9:00pm unless otherwise noted below

Information on Confirmation is current as of July 15, 2011. Please note: This web site will be updated in the next month. All forms, all downloads will be improved or upgraded. Please wait until the web site is updated to get forms.

During May: A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During May: A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During May: Begin research for Saint Project
June 4/5: "The Church is Bigger Than You Think" questions are due

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During June: complete June Review, due July 9, 10
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: complete July Review, due August 6,7
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 Fr. Marcin

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During August: complete August Review, due Sept. 3,4
During August: A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During August: A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During August: Continue research for Saint Project
During August: Write first draft of letter of intent to Fr. Marcin

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During September:complete September Review, due Oct. 1,2
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 Fr. Marcin (Proof read for accuracy, spelling and grammar, please.)
During September: begin rough draft of Saint Project
September 12: School and Religious Education Parent/Sponsor/Candidate Meeting in church, 7:00 PM
September 23: Religious Education Candidate Formation Session with Father Terry at 6:45 in Red Tile Vestibule Candidates Only

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October 21: Confirmation Formation with Father Terry at 7:00 PM for Religious Education Parents and Sponsors in Friendship Room via Rectory
Oct. 28: Formation night with Father Marcin in church 7PM; for Parents, sponsors and candidates; all are asked to be there! (School and Religious Education) During October: A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours, due Nov. 5,6
During October: A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During October: Study prayers, beliefs and practices needed for Confirmation review
October 23: Confirmation Enrollment Mass - Everyone at 10:30 Mass
Arrive NO LATER THAN 10:15. Check in, bring letter of intent to be given to Fr. Marcin during the Mass, 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: Saint Project is due in folder with bibliography and artistic cover
November 20: Religious Education Parent/Sponsor/Candidates, Formation:7:00 PM in Church
During November: complete November Review, due Nov 6,7
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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During December: complete December Review, due January 7,8
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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January: School permission slips sent; RE slips mailed out
January 31 (School and RE): Retreat Permission slips are due back to Cheryl Antos
January 13: Confirmation Formation for ALL candidates, sponsors and parents in church at 7:00. (this is a formation with Fr. Corcoran)
During January: A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours, due Feb. 4,5
During January: A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
During January: Finalize formal letters to the confirming Bishop ( Bishop Wypych)
During January: Continue studying prayers, beliefs and practices of our Catholic Faith
During January: Complete Review for January, due February 4,5
January 29: Religious Education Candidate Formation at 6:45 in Red Tile Vestibule (adult facilitators needed)

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Feb 12: Mass & Ministry Fair - Church, set up in Cardiff Center and Red Tile Vestibule at 9:45, go to 10:30 Mass, return to Cardiff Center and Red Tile Vestibule for Ministry Fair Confirmation families bring refreshments... plate of finger food, ready to serve, please
During February: A minimum of 2 or 3 service hours
During February: A minimum of 1 Mass Celebration Report with bulletin attached
February 6: Retreat for School candidates in Cardiff Center, 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM
February 7: Retreat for Religious Education candidates in Cardiff Center, 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM

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March: Final copy of letters to Bishop Wypych are due. . . DO NOT FOLD LETTERS
March 16: Religious Education Parent/Sponsor/Candidate Formation - Church - Experiential Passion of Christ at 7:00 PM

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Confirmation Interviews during March/April

Confirmation Rehearsal: Candidates and Sponsors - Church April 26 at 7:00 PM

Confirmation Celebration and Reception: Sunday, April 29, at 3:00 PM, Bishop Wypych, followed by reception in the Cardiff Center; Seventh grade families bring refreshments

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Initial Meetings for Seventh grade parents/candidates for Confirmation 2013; Meeting will be some time in March

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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 (please wait until web site is updated in August 2011)