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| | Location | Immaculate Conception Church, Class room facilities | | Dates | Saturdays, January through May. See Class Calendar for details. | | Class Time | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | | Retreat | One (1) mandatory overnight retreat | | Confirmation Mass | Vietnamese Martyrs Parish Exact date is listed in Class Calendar | | Mission | The Confirmation Team’s mission is to prepare students for the sacrament of Confirmation. Through classroom teachings, community service and activities, we will strengthen the foundation of faith for students, and team leaders as well, so that they can be better witnesses of Christ, actively celebrate the faith, and foster a sense of community. | | Student | In order to enroll in the program, a student must meet all of the following: - Baptized Catholic AND
- Currently a high-school junior or above AND
- 16-26 years of age
If you are 15 years old or a sophomore, you will not benefit from our program; you will not be enrolled. Instead, you should register for the Pre-Confirmation program. Any exceptions or special considerations must be submitted in writing to the Confirmation Committee by the registratation deadline and a decision will be made by the first class. There will be absolutely no consideration of special circumstances and/or exceptions granted after the program begins. Contact the Confirmation Committee through the Contact Us page.
| Requirement of Students | The main requirement for students to receive the sacrament of Confirmation is to show a sincere desire to receive the sacrament. In addition, students are required to: - Students must attend all class sessions and attend the Confirmation retreat. Excused absences are granted on a case-by-case basis.
- Students must complete a community service project prior to receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. The Confirmation team will organize a group volunteer activity within the confirmation session in lieu of a class session.
- Must meet and work with an approved sponsor throughout the Confirmation program
- Attend weekly mass and encouraged pray and read the Bible regularly
- Complete the Final Exam
| | Requirements of Parents & Sponsors | Parents and Sponsors must attend the Information Session held on the first day of class. See the Sponsor Information page for details. | | Text | The Spirit Set Us Free (Provided)
Bible (Student must provide)
Catechism of the Catholic Church (Recommended but not required) Individual texts (Provided) |
Costs Explained | Book, copies, supplies | $30.00 | | Confirmation Mass | $20.00 | | Class Facilities Rental Fee | $10.00 | | Retreat Lodging | $60.00 | | Retreat Meals and Supplies | $30.00 | Sub-Total for Non-Registered families Vietnamese Martyrs Parish Subsidy --------------------------------------- Total for Members of Vietnamese Martyrs Parish | $150.00 -15.00 ---------- $135.00 |
Any remaining funds at the end of the program are included in the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish General Fund. The cost of the program is not meant to be prohibitive to any student. If there is financial hardship for any family, please consult with Cha Thanh (the pastor) of the Vietnamese Martyrs Parish. Please make checks payable to 'Vietnamese Martyrs Parish', as part of the organizing committee for youth faith formation activities. | |
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