Our Lady Help of Christians

If you have any questions, please contact Sr. Rosario sister@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 15th/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 2023-2024 school year, please make your service selections no later than October 15th/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 12th/13th Workshop:

• Please be sure your Baptismal & First Communion certificate is on file with Sr. Rosario. (For Year 1 & 2  - Due Nov. 12th/13th) 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 28th/29th.  Please check email for dates and times available.

January 28th/29th Workshop:

• Confirmation Name and Saint Report (Confirmation Year 2 should have their saint name and report done by January 28th/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 Sr. Rosario.  For Confirmation Year 2 students during the 2023-2024 school year:  If you haven't already done this, please submit the completed, signed, and sealed form to me no later than January 28th/29th, 2024.  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. 

February 25th/26th Workshop:

• Letter to Pastor (Year 2 - final version completed and submitted to Sr. Rosario by February 25th/26th  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.
• Letter to Bishop (Year 2 only - final version completed and submitted to Sr. Rosario by February 25th/26th  workshop.  Reflect on all your experiences throughout this preparation and then request, in writing, the Sacrament of Confirmation from the presiding Bishop.
• Permission Slip for Confirmation Retreat

March 17th/18th Workshop:

• Discipleship Report - submit a reflection on the experience you had with the service you did this year.  Report due:  Year 2 - due March 17th/18th
• Any outstanding paperwork

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