CONFIRMATION
3350 Union St. P.O. Box 399, North Chili, N.Y. 14514, 585-594-1400
CONFIRMATION INFORMATION
Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation that is closely connected to baptism and Eucharist. It completes the sacrament of baptism, brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace and more clearly shows forth the gifts of the Spirit received in baptism. At the same time, the celebration of confirmation leads us to Eucharist as the way to live out being a fully initiated Catholic. Eucharist is the culmination of initiation. (Diocese of Rochester)
At St. Christopher's the Sacrament of Confirmation is extended to our students in grades 7 and up. In September our students will select a ministry that they are willing to make a commitment to over the next several years. Some of the choices that are available to them are 1) Minister of communion, 2)Lector, 3)Altar Server, 4) Join one of the Music groups, 5) Help the Parish Life committee with the Family activities that they sponsor, 6) Work with the Church Environment committee, 7) help out in our Faith Formation Program, 8) Assist with Liturgy of the word, 9) Assist with Vacation Bible School, 10) cook or bake for special occasions and needs within the parish and 11) participate in Youth Ministry activities. These are just a few of the examples of activities that our students can do to help them develop a strong faith in God. The goal is to; 1) help them to become involved in Parish Life; 2) help them to develop friendships with people their own ages; and 3) to be fully involved in our Diocesan Youth Centered program which includes leadership training, deep faith sharing and development. They will also have the opportunity to review faith based incentives which will help them make decisions as to what direction their faith will take them through high school and college.
The readiness of your child to receive the Sacrament is determined in a three-fold way; on the part of the individual asking for the sacrament, on the part of the family and on the part of the parish. Readiness of the individual is determined based on their desire and their regular participation in age appropriate faith formation. Readiness of the family is based on their commitment to weekly mass attendance and whatever necessary support for the ongoing faith formation of the individual. The parish family must be ready to support the newest members of the community through prayer and example.
The journey to receive this sacrament will begin with a parent meeting. Staff members will be meeting with students in groups of 8 so that we can assess their readiness before they begin the process. One very important fact is the Confirmation is not a graduation, but a completion of the Sacraments of Initiation and a new beginning on their life long journey of growing in their faith through Stewardship and prayer.
Parents are integral in the preparation and support of young candidates for the sacraments. They are principally responsible in determining the readiness of their child to receive the sacrament. Parents are ultimately responsible to continue the formation of their child in the faith, and not simply choose sacramental preparation as an isolated moment.
If your student is in seventh grade or higher and is interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2012 please contact the Faith Formation office no later than January 8, 2012 (594-1441) If you are in the process of discerning whether or you are sure your child is ready, there will be an informational meeting on January 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM. At that time we will try to answer your questions or help you with the process. You should attend this meeting if you are unsure or if you know that your child is ready to make the Sacrament of Confirmation.
At St. Christopher's the Sacrament of Confirmation is extended to our students in grades 7 and up. In September our students will select a ministry that they are willing to make a commitment to over the next several years. Some of the choices that are available to them are 1) Minister of communion, 2)Lector, 3)Altar Server, 4) Join one of the Music groups, 5) Help the Parish Life committee with the Family activities that they sponsor, 6) Work with the Church Environment committee, 7) help out in our Faith Formation Program, 8) Assist with Liturgy of the word, 9) Assist with Vacation Bible School, 10) cook or bake for special occasions and needs within the parish and 11) participate in Youth Ministry activities. These are just a few of the examples of activities that our students can do to help them develop a strong faith in God. The goal is to; 1) help them to become involved in Parish Life; 2) help them to develop friendships with people their own ages; and 3) to be fully involved in our Diocesan Youth Centered program which includes leadership training, deep faith sharing and development. They will also have the opportunity to review faith based incentives which will help them make decisions as to what direction their faith will take them through high school and college.
The readiness of your child to receive the Sacrament is determined in a three-fold way; on the part of the individual asking for the sacrament, on the part of the family and on the part of the parish. Readiness of the individual is determined based on their desire and their regular participation in age appropriate faith formation. Readiness of the family is based on their commitment to weekly mass attendance and whatever necessary support for the ongoing faith formation of the individual. The parish family must be ready to support the newest members of the community through prayer and example.
The journey to receive this sacrament will begin with a parent meeting. Staff members will be meeting with students in groups of 8 so that we can assess their readiness before they begin the process. One very important fact is the Confirmation is not a graduation, but a completion of the Sacraments of Initiation and a new beginning on their life long journey of growing in their faith through Stewardship and prayer.
Parents are integral in the preparation and support of young candidates for the sacraments. They are principally responsible in determining the readiness of their child to receive the sacrament. Parents are ultimately responsible to continue the formation of their child in the faith, and not simply choose sacramental preparation as an isolated moment.
If your student is in seventh grade or higher and is interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2012 please contact the Faith Formation office no later than January 8, 2012 (594-1441) If you are in the process of discerning whether or you are sure your child is ready, there will be an informational meeting on January 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM. At that time we will try to answer your questions or help you with the process. You should attend this meeting if you are unsure or if you know that your child is ready to make the Sacrament of Confirmation.
St. Christopher's Church
CONFIRMATION CALENDAR FOR 2009
February 1, 2009 7:00 PM CONFIRAMTION PARENT MEETING
February 2, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 3, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 4, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 9, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 10, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 11, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 22, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRAMTION ENROLLMENT RITE
March 1, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATION SHARING
March 1, 2009 7:00 PM SPONSORS MEETING
March 8, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATIN SHARING
March 15, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATIN SHARING
March 22, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATIN SHARING
March 29, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATIN SHARING
April 5, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATION SHARING
April 11, 2009 EASTER VIGIL - STUDENTS
INVOLVEMENT DURING MASS
May 2, 2009 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CONFIRMATION PREP DAY -
ENDS WITH 5:00 PM LITURGY
NEED TO SCHEDULE RECONCILIATION SERVICE
June 7, 2008 11:00 AM LITURGY AT ST CHISTORPHER'S
SENDING RITE
June 9, 2009 6:30 PM CONFIRMATION - CATHEDRAL
February 1, 2009 7:00 PM CONFIRAMTION PARENT MEETING
February 2, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 3, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 4, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 9, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 10, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 11, 2009 CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETING
February 22, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRAMTION ENROLLMENT RITE
March 1, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATION SHARING
March 1, 2009 7:00 PM SPONSORS MEETING
March 8, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATIN SHARING
March 15, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATIN SHARING
March 22, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATIN SHARING
March 29, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATIN SHARING
April 5, 2009 11:00 AM CONFIRMATION SHARING
April 11, 2009 EASTER VIGIL - STUDENTS
INVOLVEMENT DURING MASS
May 2, 2009 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CONFIRMATION PREP DAY -
ENDS WITH 5:00 PM LITURGY
NEED TO SCHEDULE RECONCILIATION SERVICE
June 7, 2008 11:00 AM LITURGY AT ST CHISTORPHER'S
SENDING RITE
June 9, 2009 6:30 PM CONFIRMATION - CATHEDRAL
CONFIRMATION CALENDAR FOR 2012
Updated 8/22/11
Updated 8/22/11
TBD- "WHY YOU WANT TO BE CONFIRMED" LETTER DUE TO JUDY
January 29th 12:00 pm.- PARENT MEETING WITH JUDY
January 30th, 31st.
February 1, 2,
January 29th 12:00 pm.- PARENT MEETING WITH JUDY
January 30th, 31st.
February 1, 2,
CONFIRMATION STUDENT MEETINGS,
KIDS MUST ATTEND ONE OF THE MEETINGS LISTED
Sign-up with Judy
KIDS MUST ATTEND ONE OF THE MEETINGS LISTED
Sign-up with Judy
February 5th 11:00 AM.- Enrollment Rite At Mass- Kids and families
March 4th 1:00 PM- PARENT MEETING
February 26th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th,
March 4th 1:00 PM- PARENT MEETING
February 26th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th,
SHARING DURING MASS - 11:00 AM, ON THE DATES LISTED
KIDS TO BE RELEASED FROM MASS
KIDS TO BE RELEASED FROM MASS
March 25th 2:00 PM- SPONSOR MEETING
Palm Sunday- Kids to help hand out palms at the mass they attend
April 5th - HOLY Thursday MASS, KIDS TO ASSIST
April 6th - GOOD Friday, KIDS TO ASSIST
April 7th 8:00 PM.- HOLY Saturday, KIDS TO ASSIST
April 21st 1:00 PM.- Fathers meeting with Fr. Bob
May 5th 10:30 - 4:00 PM- CONFIRMATION PREP DAY -CONCLUDE WITH 4:30 MASS - Kids and Sponsors
May 13th 11:00 Mass- Rite of Sending at Mass, Kids and Families
May 14th 7:00 PM.- RECONCILIATION SERVICE - Kids and Sponsors
May 16th 7:00 PM.- CONFIRMATION AT THE CATHEDRAL - KIDS TO ARRIVE BY 6:15 P.M.
Palm Sunday- Kids to help hand out palms at the mass they attend
April 5th - HOLY Thursday MASS, KIDS TO ASSIST
April 6th - GOOD Friday, KIDS TO ASSIST
April 7th 8:00 PM.- HOLY Saturday, KIDS TO ASSIST
April 21st 1:00 PM.- Fathers meeting with Fr. Bob
May 5th 10:30 - 4:00 PM- CONFIRMATION PREP DAY -CONCLUDE WITH 4:30 MASS - Kids and Sponsors
May 13th 11:00 Mass- Rite of Sending at Mass, Kids and Families
May 14th 7:00 PM.- RECONCILIATION SERVICE - Kids and Sponsors
May 16th 7:00 PM.- CONFIRMATION AT THE CATHEDRAL - KIDS TO ARRIVE BY 6:15 P.M.