...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 2021-2022
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, 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 late summer/fall and culminating with the celebration of the sacrament in winter/spring of the 10th grade year. One must be enrolled in 10th -12th grade to participate. No one under the age of 16 will be confirmed in the Evansville Diocese.
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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
*In-person classes will take place 5:00-7:00PM in Saint Wendel Cafetorium, unless otherwise noted.
Food will be provided.
Sept. 19 – CLASS: Session 1: Life is Choices
HOME STUDY: Session 2: What’s Holding You Back? (due Oct. 17)
Oct. 24 – CLASS: Session 3: The Jesus Questions
Nov. 13 - Rite of Welcome at 4:30PM Mass at Saint Wendel - candidates and sponsors should meet at 3:30PM in Cafetorium for a preparation meeting; Sponsor Form is due.
HOME STUDY: Session 4: The Prayer Process (due Nov. 14)
Nov. 21- CLASS: Session 5: The Bible
HOME STUDY: Session 6: Relationships (due Dec. 12)
HOME STUDY: Session 7: The Eucharist (due Jan. 9)
Jan. 16- CLASS: Session 8: The Holy Spirit
HOME STUDY: Session 9: The Church (due Feb. 6)
*Confirmation interviews will be conducted during the month of February - details TBA
Feb. 12 – Confirmation Spectacular Retreat at Holy Family, Jasper- (candidates only) depart SW approx. 7:45AM, return approx. 1:30PM - more details coming soon
HOME STUDY: Session 10: Confirmation (due Feb. 20)
Feb. 27 – CLASS: Session 11: Made for Mission; Letter to Bishop is due this weekend
HOME STUDY: Session 12: Holiness is Possible (due Mar. 20)
March 27 – Confirmation Evening of Reflection & Rehearsal (for candidates & sponsors)
at Saint Francis Xavier Cafeteria & Church - details TBA
Tues., March 29 – Rite of Confirmation at 6:00pm Saint Francis Xavier Church - details TBA
*In-person classes will take place 5:00-7:00PM in Saint Wendel Cafetorium, unless otherwise noted.
Food will be provided.
Sept. 19 – CLASS: Session 1: Life is Choices
HOME STUDY: Session 2: What’s Holding You Back? (due Oct. 17)
Oct. 24 – CLASS: Session 3: The Jesus Questions
Nov. 13 - Rite of Welcome at 4:30PM Mass at Saint Wendel - candidates and sponsors should meet at 3:30PM in Cafetorium for a preparation meeting; Sponsor Form is due.
HOME STUDY: Session 4: The Prayer Process (due Nov. 14)
Nov. 21- CLASS: Session 5: The Bible
HOME STUDY: Session 6: Relationships (due Dec. 12)
HOME STUDY: Session 7: The Eucharist (due Jan. 9)
Jan. 16- CLASS: Session 8: The Holy Spirit
HOME STUDY: Session 9: The Church (due Feb. 6)
*Confirmation interviews will be conducted during the month of February - details TBA
Feb. 12 – Confirmation Spectacular Retreat at Holy Family, Jasper- (candidates only) depart SW approx. 7:45AM, return approx. 1:30PM - more details coming soon
HOME STUDY: Session 10: Confirmation (due Feb. 20)
Feb. 27 – CLASS: Session 11: Made for Mission; Letter to Bishop is due this weekend
HOME STUDY: Session 12: Holiness is Possible (due Mar. 20)
March 27 – Confirmation Evening of Reflection & Rehearsal (for candidates & sponsors)
at Saint Francis Xavier Cafeteria & Church - details TBA
Tues., March 29 – Rite of Confirmation at 6:00pm Saint Francis Xavier Church - 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
The work of a Christian is to serve others. Get involved! There is not a required number of hours, but seek out lots of ways to be God's hands in this world. Be prepared to share your experiences in your letter to the Bishop later in the year. Make a goal of doing something with your sponsor! Check with the parish for projects (volunteer to help at parish events/socials, participate in youth ministry service events (mission trips, raking leaves, fundraisers, Youth Ministry Planning Team, etc.), assist in Religious Ed classes, retreats, and activities, help with babysitting for adult programs, help with butchering/dressing-making for men's and ladies clubs, cleaning/grounds keeping projects, etc.) Watch the bulletin for things that may come up! 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 |
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 27, or mail to the parish office: 10542 W Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47720 or email to scooley@evdio.org
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 27, or mail to the parish office: 10542 W Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47720 or email to scooley@evdio.org
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER & SAINT WENDEL FAITH FORMATION
