1. LNMV Religious Education Program Immaculate Conception – Lonsdale St Nicholas – New Market Most Holy Trinity - Veseli CONFIRMATION 2014

2. TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 7:00 PM Arrive at Cathedral no later than 6:30 p.m. (Kathy will be by seats if you have questions) Liturgical Ministers arrive by 6:15 p.m sharp and report to Sacristy upon arrival. Reader: St. Victoria parish Providing Gift Bearers: Anna Smisek; Mathew Meling; Joseph Panka Greeters: Other parishes providing All Confirmation Candidates are assigned one-half of a pew A half pew can seat 5 to 6 people comfortably Confirmation candidate and sponsor must be in the assigned pew; names will be in the pew Candidate sits at the end of the pew, on the aisle Additional seating is available in non-assigned areas (see seating chart) Please do not sit in areas assigned to other attending parishes Unassigned seating is open to all (Sections A, B, G, and H on seating chart)

3. Seating (We have Section D rows 22-39) The Seating chart on the following page shows the seating chart of each parish present. The following page has the seating chart with your pew assignment listed. You can print what is posted here and share with family members and friends so they know where to find you! Please do not change seating with another candidate. Certificates and name tags will be placed in your assigned pew. Let family know that do not fit in your pew that they should sit in unassigned areas only.

6. All Candidates should be dressed in their: “Sunday best” Boys: Collared shirts and tie Girls: Dress in a way that respects the need for Christian modesty Please no jeans or t-shirts All electronics are to be turned off and remain that way No flash photography/or video is permitted during Mass NO GUM is allowed – please remind guests There is a need for reverence and silence prior to the beginning of the Liturgy Respond to the Bishop loudly and with conviction Remain through the entire Mass Mass is approximately 90 minutes Parish Group photo opportunity after Mass recessional – stay in pews for announcements for each parish

7. Follow the instructions provided by the Deacon or Master of Ceremonies After the homily, candidates will be asked to stand when their parish name is called. Sponsors remain seated Candidates will be renewing their Baptismal vows. The Bishop will ask the questions: Please Respond “I do!” loudly and with conviction! Imposition of Hands – hands are extended over the candidates Anointing With Oil Candidates and sponsors only will come forward as directed Sponsors puts hand on candidate’s shoulder during anointing Mass proceeds as usual

8. BISHOP: ____(Confirmation Name as Printed on Name Tag), be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. CANDIDATE RESPOND: “Amen” BISHOP: Peace be with you. CANDIDATE RESPOND: “AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT” Note: “And with your Spirit” is from the implementation of the new Roman missal – It is very important you respond correctly

9. Parking at the Cathedral of St. Paul Parking: Parking can be difficult; some advance planning can greatly assist the process: ♦ Please consider car-pooling with family members and/or members of your parish. ♦ It may help if you drop off passengers first, and then park. ♦ Passengers can enter the Cathedral from Dayton, Selby or Summit Ave. Where to Park: Cathedral Main Lot at Summit and Selby: enter from Summit Avenue or Selby Avenue. Cathedral Small lot: enter from Selby Avenue. Archdiocesan Hayden Center lot: enter from Kellogg Blvd at Mulberry Street. (This lot is 2 blocks south of John Ireland Blvd, or 2 blocks north if I-35E, across from the Minnesota History Center. ) If there is a lot attendant, just inform him/her that you are part of the confirmation group. Archdiocesan Chancery lot: enter from Summit Avenue Parking is also available on local streets in the neighborhood within walking distance. Handicapped parking is available in the large & small Cathedral parking lots. and on Selby. St. Paul College: -There is a $3.00 fee to park in the lot. Please note: the fee is subject to change without notification,The lot can be accessed west of the college. Many residential parking lots in the Cathedral neighborhood require parking stickers; signs are posted at the parking lot entrance to that effect. Cars that park in these lots without the proper parking sticker are towed to a Minneapolis holding lot. Please observe the signs at the parking lot entrance. There have been incidents of valuables stolen from cars during Masses at the Cathedral. Please lock your car, and keep valuables out of sight. 239 Selby Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55102

10. The first reading at the Confirmation Mass A reading from the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel Thus says the Lord God: I will take you away from among the nations, gather you from all the foreign lands, and bring you back to your own land. I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new Spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts. I will put my Spirit within you and make you live by my statutes, careful to observe my decrees. You shall live in the land I gave your fathers; you shall be my people, and I will be your God. The Word of the Lord Ezekiel: 36:24-28

11. The second reading at the Confirmation Mass A reading from the Acts of the Apostles When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem. At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed to them: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. “Jesus the Nazorean was a man commended to you by God with mighty deeds, wonders, and signs, which God worked through him in your midst, As you yourselves know. This man, delivered up by the set plan and foreknowledge of God, you killed, using lawless men to crucify him. God raised this Jesus; of this we are all witnesses. Exalted at the right hand of God, he received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father and poured it forth, as you both see and hear.” The Word of the Lord Acts 2:1-6, 14, 22b-23, 32-33

12. The Gospel A reading from the holy Gospel according to John After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He then said to Simon Peter a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you Where you do not want to go. He said this signigying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.” The Gospel of the Lord John 21:15-19

13. Renewal of Baptismal Promises The bishop questions the candidates: Please answer loudly and clearly. Bishop: Do you reject Sin so as to live in the freedom of God’s children? All candidates together: I do Bishop: Do you reject the glamor of evil, and refuse to be mastered by sin? Candidates: I do. Bishop: Do you reject Satan, father of sin and prince of darkness? Candidates: I do. Bishop: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth? Candidates: I do Bishop: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? Candidates: I do Bishop: Do you believe in the in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlastings? Candidates: I do Bishop: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it through Christ our Lord. Candidates and Congregation: Amen

14. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22 Prayerfully consider where your gifts can best be used: In your parish as a: Lector Musician/Choir Member Catechist or aide (see Kathy Chlan) Participate in Parish Activities Leadership Table leaders at youth retreats In your community Growing in your spiritual life: Attend Scripture study, Youth Group, Dead Theologian Society Meetings

15. Questions? Call Kathy Chlan, Director of Religious Education at 952-652-6100 ext. 507 or e-mail @ kathyc@holycrossschool.net Parish Sending or Receiving Ceremonies Each parish has been praying for their Confirmation students please honor them by participating if your parish invites you to a sending or receiving ceremony. Listen and watch for announcements in your parish and their bulletins..