...by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed. - Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen gentium), 11
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Adults seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact Sherie Cooley for more information.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Adults seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact Sherie Cooley for more information.
youth CONFIRMATION 2020-2021
The Church specifies that confirmands be “suitably instructed, properly disposed, and able to renew their baptismal promises.” With these goals foremost in our minds, the preparation program for Confirmation includes Rite of Welcome, monthly formation sessions, service expectations, a retreat, and rehearsal. Our program for Confirmation is a one year program (preceded by previous religious education) beginning in the winter/spring of 9th grade and culminating with the celebration of the sacrament in winter/spring of 10th grade. One must be enrolled in 9th -12th grade to participate. No one under the age of 16 will be confirmed in the Evansville Diocese.
VIEW INFO MEETING 2020-2021 HERE
*REGISTRATION APPRECIATED BY OCTOBER 7*
VIEW INFO MEETING 2020-2021 HERE
*REGISTRATION APPRECIATED BY OCTOBER 7*
DECISION POINT is the first Confirmation program specifically developed to engage young Catholics in a meaningful conversation about the genius of Catholicism. It teaches and inspires teens to respond to God’s grace, and it’s changing hundreds of thousands of young lives. Today, DECISION POINT is the most used Confirmation program in America.
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Session Schedule / Responses Due
Oct. 18 – Session 1: Life is Choices AND Session 2: What’s Holding You Back?
Nov. 1 – Session 3: The Jesus Questions
Nov. 15 – Session 4: The Prayer Process
Nov. 29 – Session 5: The Bible
Dec. 13 – Session 6: Relationships
Jan. 3 – Session 7: The Eucharist
Jan. 17 – Session 8: The Holy Spirit
Jan. 31 – Session 9: The Church
*Confirmation interviews will be conducted during the month of February - details TBA
Feb. 14 – Session 10: Confirmation
Feb. 20 – Confirmation Spectacular Retreat in Jasper (tentative); Letter to Bishop is due
Feb. 28 – Session 11: Made for Mission
March 14 – Session 12: Holiness is Possible
March 19 – Confirmation Evening of Reflection & Rehearsal (for candidates & sponsors) - details TBA
March 20 – Rite of Confirmation at 4:30pm Saint Wendel Mass - details TBA
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CONFIRMATION NAME/ SAINT RESOURCES
It is custom to take a Confirmation name. Candidates whose given/Baptism name is not Christian should choose a Confirmation name from the names of the canonized saints. Other candidates may choose a Confirmation name or use their Baptismal name to reinforce the connection between their Baptism and Confirmation. Whether it is a new name or their given name, candidates should have a good knowledge of the saint (even if they have chosen the name in honor of a relative or friend) and know they can turn to their saint for their intercession and example. If you don’t have a confirmation patron saint in mind yet, there are many resources you can use to find more information about their lives. Use this handout to help you choose a Confirmation Saint Start with this blog: Biggest Best List of Confirmation Saints - LifeTeen Then check out... Watch on FORMED Catholic Online - Saints & Angels Saint of the Day Catholic Saint Feast Day on My Birthday If you're looking for a good read, check out My Life With the Saints by Fr. Jim Martin or watch this playlist from Fr. Jim's DVD Who Cares About the Saints |
SERVICE IDEAS
Check on your neighbors - how are they doing? do they need anything? (groceries, lawn care, someone to talk to, etc.) Write a Letter to an Elder- Letters of Love Write Letters to Soldiers Clean up your neighborhood Donate blood Collect canned food or other items to donate Contact your school for projects they may need help with See what these places might need... Evansville Habitat for Humanity Evansville Rescue Mission Ozanam Family Shelter All Saints (St. Anthony Church) Food Pantry United Caring Services Holly’s House Life Choices Catholic Charities Jacob’s Village St. Vincent de Paul House of Bread and Peace Big Brother Big Sister Premier Healthcare of New Harmony Pine Haven Borrowed Hearts Ronald McDonald House Sister Joanna's Table Seton Harvest And watch the parish for updates for more ways you contact volunteer! |
LETTER TO THE BISHOP
Write a letter to Bishop Siegel requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Be sure to tell him who you are, what parish you are from, and answer the following questions:
1) What does Confirmation mean to you?
2) What Confirmation name did you choose and why?
3) Who did you choose as a sponsor and why?
4) What did you do for service and what did you gain from the experience?
Return letters to Sherie Cooley by February 20, or mail to the parish office: 10542 W Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47720
Write a letter to Bishop Siegel requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Be sure to tell him who you are, what parish you are from, and answer the following questions:
1) What does Confirmation mean to you?
2) What Confirmation name did you choose and why?
3) Who did you choose as a sponsor and why?
4) What did you do for service and what did you gain from the experience?
Return letters to Sherie Cooley by February 20, or mail to the parish office: 10542 W Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47720
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER & SAINT WENDEL FAITH FORMATION
