Confirmation Preparation 2 Parent/Candidate meeting April 17, 2018

PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE TURNING IN YOUR PAPERWORK PACKET Registration PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE TURNING IN YOUR PAPERWORK PACKET

Preparation 2 classes We will continue the Chosen book they began this year Classes next year are approximately every other Tuesday as they were this year. Attendance – no more than 3 misses, makeup work assigned for missed classes If Tuesday nights are a concern for your family please consider teaching a class in your home- you choose the schedule.

Paperwork What’s in the packet? A packet of all Confirmation paperwork is available to print online at www.saintjohnvianney.com What’s in the packet? Checklist Choosing a sponsor Choosing a Name Service – approval and report form Letter to the Bishop

Choosing a Sponsor Must be a member of the Catholic Church who is fully initiated by Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist Must be a mature person at least sixteen years old Be in good standing with the Church Be willing to share the faith with you And be an example of good Christian living Not a parent (can be a godparent or grandparent) Must get a recommendation letter from their parish attesting to the above requirements.

Choosing a Christian Name Pick the name of someone you admire Choose a Saint that is the patron Saint of an interest you have Choose a Saint whose life you find inspiration in Make sure you know about your saint. The bishop may ask about the saint or why that saint’s name was chosen or what about that saint was of interest or was relatable. Where to look for names Saints books are available to use in our office Websites – http://www.catholicforum.com/saints/patron02.htm http://www.catholic.org/saints/stindex.php Remember that many names are a derivative of another name…for example Michelle from Michael

- All service needs pre-approval by July 15, 2018. Need approval sooner? Please give us 10 days turn around in case it’s a vacation week. - Must complete 10 hours – at least 5 of those hours need to be tied to the Corporal Works of Mercy -WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE SAFETY OF CANDIDATES AT THE PLACES THEY CHOOSE TO DO SERVICE. THEREFORE, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT A PARENT STAYS WITH THEM WHILE VOLUNTEERING.

Corporal Works of Mercy

(needs to be legible or it will be returned to be rewritten) Letters to the bishop Each candidate (not parent!) writes a handwritten letter to the bishop requesting to be confirmed. (needs to be legible or it will be returned to be rewritten) Candidates are given guidance as to what needs to be included in the letter. These instructions will print out with the Confirmation packet. Once we have all the letters they are reviewed by myself and Fr. Bob and then are passed on to the Chancery. These letters are to be handwritten on a nice sheet of 8 ½” x 11”paper.

YOUTH MINISTRY OUR PARISH HAS STARTED A NEW YOUTH MINISTRY INITIATIVE Watch the bulletin for information in the future.

What is the date for Confirmation? Our dates (we usually have 2) are set by the Chancery. They have many parishes to schedule for Confirmations so this takes time. We often do not receive our dates until August or even the beginning of September of 2019. It could be earlier or it could be later. When we know the date I will immediately send out an email with the information to you. Please do not call the office for the date. If we haven’t sent the email, we do not have it yet. Once the date is sent it will be put on the website.