Confirmation Registration 2019-2020


Important Dates:

Parent information and registration night: Monday, November 4th, 2019 at 7pm

 

 Classes on the FIRST Mondays of the month in the Basement of the church:

Class 1

·       7:00pm – 9:00pm – December 2nd

Class 2

·         7:00pm – 9:00pm – January 6th 

Class 3

·         7:00pm – 9:00pm – February 3rd 

Class 4

·         7:00pm – 9:00pm – March 2nd

Class 5

·         7:00pm – 9:00pm – April 6th

 

Retreat and Extra Dates:

  • Instructional Mass/Rehearsal – Saturday, May 2nd – 9:00am-11:00am
  • Retreat – Saturday, May 2nd – 11:00am – 4:00pm
  • Reconciliation Service – NEW DATE: Tuesday, May 12th Wednesday, May 6th - 6:30pm- till done
  • Confirmation DAY - Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at 5pm Mass

> Note: Instructional mass, rehearsal, Reconciliation Service and Confirmation DAY are for both children and parents.

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All children are required to be in attendance at all classes and the retreat weekend.

Confirmation program is designed for and received by children in Grade 6 or older.

Registrations will be accepted at the registration night on November 4th onward. Please contact the parish office for more information.

 

Registration Deadline: Friday, November 22nd, 2019


Registration Forms

NOTE - All these forms will be given in a package at the Parent Information and Registration Night. The registration form must be signed by both parents.

Download
Confirmation Registration 2020.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 221.5 KB
Download
ROLE OF THE SPONSOR form.docx
Microsoft Word Document 14.4 KB
Download
Community Service Form.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 141.3 KB
Download
Photo permission form.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 13.1 KB
 
Please remember to submit:
  • Registration Form (at time of registration, due by Nov. 22nd)
  • Registration Fee $40 (cash or cheque; at time of registration, due by Nov. 22nd)
  • Copy of Baptismal Certificate (at time of registration, due by Nov. 22nd)
  • “Consent for photo” form (at time of registration, due by Nov. 22nd)
  • Sponsor Form (by first confirmation class, due by Dec. 2nd)
  • Volunteer Hours (at the retreat, due by May 2nd)
  • Letter to the Archbishop (the day of Confirmation May 16th)
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 22nd, 2019

 

 

Parent’s Responsibilities

Homework – Must be done with a parent or sponsor. Engage child with provided questions in workbook and watch videos online or through the app.

Attend mass – Weekend mass attendance is very important (Catechism of the Catholic Church # 2180). There are 3 masses offered each weekend for you to choose from; Saturday (5pm) /Sunday (9am and 11am). If it is not possible, neighboring Parishes (Leduc, Millwoods, The Meadows) offer other time options as well.

Community Service Hours – support and encouragement for your child. Sign off on the time sheet.

Paperwork – Ensure to fill in and return all paperwork at set due dates.

Class Attendance – Ensure your child comes to ALL the classes. If your child will miss due to an extraordinary circumstance, contact Michelle ASAP (phone, text or email). Complete work that was missed in the class.

Prayers and Encouragement – Important to remember, God is our Father and he loves us very much. We need His Grace! Ask for this free gift of grace and continuously pray for your child, the sponsors and the team leaders.  


Confirmand’s Responsibilities

Sponsor – Choose one or two people who are strong in their Catholic Faith. Someone who will encourage you this year and for years to come. Call upon them whenever you have a challenging question or need support and encouragement.

Homework – Must be done with a parent or sponsor. Complete questions in workbook and watch videos online or through the app by the due date.

Attend mass – Weekend mass attendance is very important (Catechism of the Catholic Church # 2180). Encourage your parents to take you every Weekend! You are a part of the Body of Christ and we miss you when you are away!

Community Service Hours – Choose activities that will utilise your gifts and make a positive difference. Somewhere you can really be impactful! Complete 20 hours of service between December to May. Fill in and have parents sign off on the time sheet.

Class Attendance – Show up on time for all the classes and the retreat. Bring your workbook and a bible. Leave all devices at home. Come with a willingness to learn and be open to the Holy Spirit.

Paperwork – Ensure to fill in and return all paperwork at set due dates.

Reconciliation (Confession) – Receive Reconciliation throughout the year. And most importantly, go to confession prior to receiving Confirmation – an opportunity will be available at the retreat weekend. 

 

Prayers and Encouragement – There are many people supporting you on your journey. Be sure to pray for your parents, teachers, team leaders, Fr. Arlan and your fellow confirmands.


Homework

All assigned reading due by the date indicated below. 

Saint Vital Parish

Paroisse Saint Vital

4905 50 street

Beaumont AB

T4X 1J9

 

Phone/

Téléphone:

(780) 929-8541

 

Fax/

Télécopieur:

(780) 929-2915

Weekend Mass Times/

Horaire des Messes:

 

Saturday:  

5:00PM    English  

Sunday:   

9:00AM    Bilingual

11:00AM  English

 

 

Daily Mass/Messes

sur Semaine**:

 

Tues to Fri:   

9:00AM

 

**Daily mass schedule subject to change.

Reconciliation/

Réconciliation

 

Saturdays:
11:00AM - Noon
In the church.

Or by appointment.