Our Lady Help of Christians

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Vara confirmation@olhoc.org

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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.  

October 16th Workhop:

• Service Selection (Service selection is required for EACH of the years of Confirmation prep Year 1 & Year 2) - 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 2022-2023 school year, please make your service selections no later than October 16th . 
• Registration & Fee for Sacramental Preparation Year 2 ( The sacramental preparation fees of $100 for year 2 help cover the preparation supplies and activities (books, materials, certificates, retreats...) 

November 20th Workshop:

• Please be sure your Baptismal & First Communion certificate is on file with Emily Vara. (For Year 1 & 2  - Due Nov. 20th) 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. 
• Interview with Fr Alain for Year 2 - Must be completed no later than January 29th.  Please check email for dates and times available.

 

January 29th Workshop:

• Confirmation Name and Saint Report (Confirmation Year 2 should have their saint name and report done by January 29th .  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
• Choosing a Sponsor and Submitting the Sponsor Eligibility Form  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 or Mrs. Emily Vara.  For Confirmation Year 2 students during the 2022-2023 school year:  If you haven't already done this, please submit the completed, signed, and sealed form to me no later than January 29th, 2023.  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. 
• Permission Slip for Confirmation Retreat

February 26th Workshop:

• Letter to Bishop (Year 2 only - final version completed and submitted to Emily Vara by February 26th  workshop.  Reflect on all your experiences throughout this preparation and then request, in writing, the Sacrament of Confirmation from the presiding Bishop.

March 12th Workshop:

• Discipleship Report - submit a reflection on the experience you had with the service you did this year.  Report due: Year 1 - April 16 for Year 2 - due March 12th

April 16th Workshop:

• Letter to Pastor (Year 1 - final version completed and submitted to Emily Vara by April 16th  workshop. Reflect on all your experiences throughout this preparation and then request, in writing, your desire to continue the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation from our pastor, Fr Alain.
• Any outstanding paperwork

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