Sacrament of Confirmation at Saint Celestine Parish

Confirmation Group - Fall 2010

Packet of information:

Confirmation 2010 Preparation Time Frame and Confirmation Program Commitment
Confirmation 2010 Sponsor and Confirmation Name Information
Confirmation Fee and Baptismal Certificate Information
Confirmation Question Search - May 5, 2010
Confirmation Service Project - September 1, 2010
Confirmation Service Project Certification Form
Reminders for Confirmation
Confirmation Name Report - February 3, 2010
Confirmation Sponsor Parish Registration Form - March 3, 2010
Confirmation Preparation Meeting Dates

Confirmation 2010 Preparation Time Frame and Confirmation Program Commitment	Back to Top
Press to Open / Print this Schedule and Commitment in Adobe Reader (pdf - 39 KB) October 7, 2009 – Information meeting for Confirmation preparation. November 1, 2009 – Preparation commitment due. November 4, 2009 – First preparation session. Preparation sessions: December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3, March 24, May 5. Preparation sessions are on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 pm in the Creed Center. Sunday, February 7, 2010 - The Rite of Enrollment at the 4:30 pm Mass. March 3, 2010 - Sponsors Meeting in the Church. Retreat for Confirmation – September 12, 2010 (A Sunday afternoon). Candidate and Sponsor meeting in the church / Confirmation Rehearsal: September 29, 2010. Confirmation liturgy – October 3, 2010. Commitment: Program participants are required to attend all of the Wednesday evening sessions. Participate in small group discussion and prayer. Participation in the Sunday afternoon retreat. Complete 3 service projects, one project with your sponsor.
Confirmation 2010 Sponsor and Confirmation Name Information	Back to Top
Press to Open / Print this Confirmation Sponsor and Name information in Adobe Reader (pdf - 29 KB) Your sponsor should be: A man or woman who is Baptized, Confirmed, Catholic and is active in a Catholic Church and who is in some way a Christian role-model for you. They must be 16 years of age or older. Your sponsor will be required to obtain a signature from their Parish Priest testifying to the items mentioned above. Someone other than one of your parents. Someone who lives close to you (not someone living in another state or country) that can meet with you regularly during your Confirmation preparation. Your sponsor is also required to work with you on one of your projects. Someone who will be able to attend the following Confirmation sessions: The Enrollment Ceremony on February 7, 2010 at 4:30 pm Mass, a Sponsors Meeting on March 3, 2010 and rehearsal on September 29, 2010. Your sponsor should be chosen by January 6, 2010. Confirmation Name: Your own name (given to you at your baptism). A Saint’s name. The name of a person close to you, such as your sponsor, parent, or some other significant person in your life. The name has to also be the name of a Saint. A report must be submitted about your choice of name.
Confirmation Fee and Baptismal Certificate Information	Back to Top
The fee for the Confirmation Program is $65.00 per student. The fee covers the cost of materials used during the Confirmation Preparation Sessions along with costs associated with the Confirmation Ceremony. The fee should be paid in full by November 4, 2009. Checks may be made out to St. Celestine Religious Education. Thank you for your cooperation regarding the confirmation fee. If your child has attended St. Celestine School or St. Celestine Religious Education we should have a copy of his/her Baptismal Certificate. If your child’s Baptismal Certificate is not on file you will have to get one. We will let you know who needs a certificate. Call Julie McGuire, CRE at 708-453-2555 or julie@stcelestineparish.org to verify.
Confirmation Question Search - May 5, 2010	Back to Top
Press to Open / Print this Question Search in Adobe Reader (pdf - 37 KB) The following questions must be answered by May 5, 2010 (I prefer to have your answers typed out) You will not be able to answer these questions from your own knowledge; that is why it is called a “SEARCH”. You may need to talk to your sponsor, to a teacher at school, your parents or to someone at St. Celestine. You might find some of the answers at the library, in a religion textbook or at the website for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Don’t wait until the last minute to do this project. There have been changes made to it from last year and the year before, so do not attempt to copy answers from former students. Feel free to bring this with you to each session so your facilitator can check on your progress. Good Luck!! ____________________________ What is the original meaning of the word “Catholic”? Who is the invisible head of the Church? Who is the visible head of the Church? What is a sacrament? Name the seven sacraments and explain the symbolism and the purpose for each. How often should all Catholics receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation? When is the Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrated at St. Celestine Church? What is meant by the seal of confession? Who can administer the sacrament of Baptism? When should a person receive the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick? List two requirements for being married in the Catholic Church. What is the Catholic position on divorce and remarriage? How is divorce different from annulment? Can a divorced person who is not remarried receive communion? Who administers the sacrament of Matrimony? List the Ten Commandments. What are the two “great commandments” that contain the whole law of God? As Catholics, do we have an “obligation” to attend mass on Sunday and Holy Days? Why or why not? Name the twelve apostles. Who was elected to replace Judas? Name the two main parts of mass and describe what takes place at each. Write the eight Beatitudes (from Matthew’s gospel). List the regular weekend mass schedule for St. Celestine. Name any of the special features that occur at each mass. List a minimum of five parish organizations at St. Celestine and explain the work done by each group. Name five people who hold leadership positions at St. Celestine and explain their responsibilities. (DO NOT SIMPLY STATE THEIR TITLE, explain what they do.) Who is the Archbishop of Chicago? Name his assistant Bishops. On what day does Lent begin and on what day does it end? What specific traditions (practices) are associated with Lent? What are the three days of the Triduum and what event in the life of Jesus does each day commemorate? When is Pentecost celebrated, and what is the meaning of this day? At what age is a member of the St. Celestine Parish expected to contribute financially to the support of the parish. List a minimum of five things that you can personally do to be of service to the St.Celestine Parish Community. List five things that you can do to be of service outside of our parish community of St. Celestine.
Confirmation Service Project	Back to Top
To be completed by September 1, 2010 Press to Open / Print the Service Project Information in Adobe Reader (pdf - 31 KB) The Confirmation Service Projects provides you with an opportunity to do what every adult Christian is called to do: give themselves freely in service to others. General suggestions are listed below. You are not limited to these. You are encouraged to use your imagination and to become aware of the needs of your faith community and the community in which you live. Work on this immediately, do not wait until the last minute. Requirements of the project: Three different kinds of direct service to the St. Celestine Parish Community, to the community in which you live or the community in which you attend school. No money or other form of reward may be accepted for your service. At least 3 different projects must be undertaken to reach the service project requirements. One of your projects must be done with your sponsor. The certification form must be filled out completely and signed by an adult who supervised the project. Possible project options: A variety of parish social functions are held throughout the year. Service hours can be performed in a variety of areas. Join with the Teen Group. They provide a variety of service projects. A variety of clean-up projects take place throughout the year in our parish and community. Your confirmation facilitator will sometimes alert you to a specific service project, pay attention, they are here to help you. Grass cutting, yard work, housework, or preparing meals for the elderly who are not related to you. Check with your small group adult facilitator or Julie McGuire before you undertake a project to avoid the possibility of the project being disallowed. Babysitting or working in someone’s business is not allowed as part of the service project. You cannot be paid for your work. Sponsor Involvement: You are expected to meet with your sponsor on a regular basis over the next year. A minimum of three meetings is required. We are asking your sponsor to participate in at least one of your service projects. Your sponsor can help you by discussing all aspects of your Preparation for Confirmation. Keep this form with your service project certification forms.
Confirmation Service Project Certification Form	Back to Top
Press to Open / Print this Certification Form in Adobe Reader (pdf - 24 KB) The Form ask for the following questions: Student Name. Describe the project (in detail). Was it what you expected (describe)? What did you like most about your service experience? What did you like least (why)? How did you benefit from your service? Beside yourself, whom did this service benefit (in what way)? What did you learn from this experience? Signature of adult supervisor, Phone number and Name of Service Project. Your 3 service projects must be completed by September 1, 2010. All service project certification forms must be turned in by then.
Reminders for Confirmation	Back to Top
Press to Open / Print these Reminders in Adode Reader (pdf - 25 KB) November 4, 2009 - Confirmation Fee is due - $65.00. Meetings - November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3, March 24 and May 5 February 7, 2010 - Your sponsor is expected to attend the 4:30 pm Mass with you for the Enrollment of Names liturgy. February 3, 2010 - Confirmation Name Report is due. March 3, 2010 - Confirmation Sponsor Parish Registration Form is due. Your sponsor is required to attend this meeting with you. May 5, 2010 - Question Search is due. September 1, 2010 - Confirmation service project must be completed (3 projects). Certification forms filled out, signed and turned in (no exceptions). September 12, 2010 - Student Retreat for Confirmation from 1 to 5:30 pm. This is a Sunday afternoon. September 29, 2010 - Candidates and Sponsors meet in church for Rehearsal from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. October 3, 2010 - Confirmation Liturgy at 1:30 pm.
Confirmation Name Report - February 3, 2010	Back to Top
Press to Open / Print this Confirmation Name Report Information in Adobe Reader (pdf - 14 KB) You need to write a report on the Confirmation Name you choose. You can choose a name in recognition of a significant person in your life, or the name of a Saint you admire, or you can choose to use your own Baptismal name. Any name you choose needs to be the name of a recognized saint of the Catholic Church. You will need to submit a written report of one page on the name you choose. The report should include: Why you choose the name? The Saint’s name and feast day. Facts about the saint such as birthplace, occupation, important events, why they were canonized What are they the patron of? What aspect of this person’s life attracted you? What you have learned from this saint. Here are some web sites to help you with your report: www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm www.americancatholic.org www.loyolapress.com/saints.htm This report is due by February 3, 2010.
Confirmation Sponsor Parish Registration Form	Back to Top
Press to Open / Print this Registration Form in Adobe Reader (pdf - 25 KB) This form must be handed in by March 3, 2010. Thank you!
Confirmation Preparation Meeting Dates	Back to Top
Press to Open / Print these Meeting Dates in Adobe Reader (pdf - 51 KB) If you have a conflict with any of these dates, you are expected to contact Julie McGuire, CRE at 708-453-2555 or julie@stcelestineparish.org to make arrangements for the information missed November 4, 2009 (candidate only) - small group in Creed Center. December 2, 2009 (candidate only) - small group in Creed Center. January 6, 2010 (candidate only) - candidates will meet with in Creed Center. February 3, 2010 (candidate only) - candidates will meet with in Creed Center. February 7, 2010 (candidate and sponsor) - Enrollment Ceremony at the 4:30 pm Mass. March 3, 2010 (candidate and sponsor) - small group in Creed Center / sponcors will meet in Church. March 24, 2010 (candidate only) - small group in Creed Center. May 5, 2010 (candidate only) - small group in Creed Center. September 12, 2010 (candidate only) - This is a Sunday. The retreat will last from 1 to 5:30 pm. Candidates will attend the 4:30 pm Mass and sponsors and families are invited to the Mass. September 29, 2010 (candidates and sponsors) - Rehearsal for Confirmation at 7:30 pm in Church. October 3, 2010 at 1:30 pm - candidates and sponsors will meet for Confirmation Liturgy at 1:30 pm.