I join you in praying for God’s blessing on your children as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  I hope that the days ahead will be joyful in anticipation of the coming of the Holy Spirit.  Important updates are listed below:

Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 PM-PARENT Confirmation Webinar: What’s Your Superpower?    This 30-minute webinar will take the place of Mass/gathering scheduled for 10/4
Register HERE  (PLEASE SELECT WHAT’S YOUR SUPERPOWER?)
Even if you do not view LIVE on 9/29 at 7:30PM, you may watch this webinar at your convenience. YOU STILL MUST REGISTER now. You will receive the link on 9/27.
 
Tuesday, October 20 7:00 PM Closing of Forty Hours, you and your candidate are strongly encouraged to view live-streamed on our parish website.

Wednesday, October 21  6:30 PM  Practice & confession in church (sponsor or adult with candidate) Masks are required in church.

Retreat   A link for a virtual retreat will be sent soon.

Tuesday October 27 4:00 PM Sacrament of Confirmation 
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Michael Fitzgerald.  Children will report to their assigned seats by 3:40 PM.  In keeping with social distancing, we ask that only parents/guardians and sponsors attend this Mass. All are required to wear masks. We will live stream our Confirmation Mass for all those watching from home.
 
If your child is in need of a Confirmation robe, your fee is $50. If your child was not in need of a robe, your material fee of $50.00 will be reduced by $18.00 and thus will be $32.00. Please click HERE to submit your payment,  due by Tuesday, October 6  .  This includes a gift for the bishop, Confirmation certificate, red T-shirt, and retreat day webinar. If the fee poses a hardship, please contact us.

Please answer a few brief questions about your Confirmation candidate by September 23 by clicking HERE 

Attire for Confirmation

Special Confirmation masks will be provided for all our Candidates.             
Boys                                                       Girls
plain red turtleneck shirt                         plain red turtleneck shirt
dress trousers                                         light-colored skirt or skort  
dress shoes with dress socks                 dress shoes (flats preferred;no boots)
white robe                                               white robe                                       
no earrings                                              no makeup
                                                                small post earrings
                                                            
PLEASE NOTE:  NO PICTURES ARE TO BE TAKEN DURING THE MASS OR THE CONFERRING OF THE SACRAMENT.
Bishop Fitzgerald will greet families after Mass in the vestibule. Unfortunately, after Mass, the Bishop will not pose with the children for photos in keeping with current social distancing and safety protocol.
I congratulate and commend you for all you have done to bring your children to this significant moment in their spiritual formation.  I am available should you have any questions concerning Confirmation or the spiritual instruction of your children.  I pray for God’s continued blessings on your families during this time of preparation.
 
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Mrs. Eileen Boyle, DRE