This is a series of assignments intended to gradually lead you, the candidate, successfully along your journey to the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.  All of the assignments are important steps on your journey.  Most can be accessed by clicking the appropriate buttons above.  
 

• Please be sure your Baptismal certificate is on file with Mrs. Thiedeman.  If you can't find it, you'll need to contact the parish in which you were baptized and request a new certificate - DON'T PUT THIS OFF!  Sometimes it takes time to receive a new certificate.  Please tell your parents that they can file copies with me for ALL THE CHILDREN in the family at the same time.  There's no need to wait for a sacramental year.

 

• Occasional Faith questions to ensure that you are growing in your knowledge of our Catholic Faith (Years 1 and 2).

 

• Service Selection and Discipleship Report (Service selection and Discipleship reports are requirements for EACH of the years of Confirmation prep) - engage in service opportunities within our parish, both in liturgical and non-liturgical ministries, and to reflect on the experience in terms of lifelong discipleship. For students during 2018-2019 school year, please make your service selections NOW (January 2019).  You'll only have a few months to participate before Confirmation, but that's due to my (Mrs. Thiedeman's) own lack of preparation, not yours.  Please accept my apologies and do the best you can. 

 

• Reflection Questions - reflect on your personal faith journey thus far by thoughtfully and honestly answering each of the questions provided (to be completed by February 24, 2019)

 

• Choosing a Sponsor and Submitting the Sponsor Eligibility Form (should be completed by March/April of Year 1 so your sponsor can participate with you throughout Year 2).  Consider who plays a significant role in your spirtual life and would be a good choice for a sponsor.  If you have difficulty deciding on a sponsor, please speak with your catechist, mentor, Mrs. Therese Thiedeman, or Mrs. Marlen Coles.  For Confirmation Year 2 students during the 2018-19 school year:  if you haven't already done this, please submit the completed, signed, and sealed form to me no later than February 24, 2019.  DON'T PUT THIS OFF!  Sometimes it takes time to get these completed forms submitted.  For those at a distance, the form may be mailed to me at the address noted on the bottom of the form. 

 

• Confirmation Name and Saint Report (can be completed in Year 1 or 2 but should be done as soon as possible). Examine the lives of several saints to learn how they aligned their lives to follow Jesus, and select one as a role model, taking his/her name as a Confirmation name

 

• Letter to Bishop (Year 2 only - final version completed and submitted to mentor by March 24, 2019 workshop - if possible, have a draft ready to review with your mentor and sponsor by February 24, 2019). Reflect on all your experiences throughout this preparation and then request, in writing, the Sacrament of Confirmation from the presiding Bishop