Confirmation is the Sacrament in which one is enriched by the gift
of the Holy Spirit and bound more perfectly to the Church. It strengthens
us and obliges us to be witnesses to Christ by word and deed and
to spread and defend the faith. It is the Sacrament in which one
enters into full membership in the Catholic Church.
Typically, children are baptized as infants, receive First Eucharist
in elementary school, and are confirmed in high school.
Preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Michael's
is offered to both youth and adults. We have separate Confirmation
preparation programs for
high school youth
and for
adults, described below.
The Rite of Confirmation is celebrated once each year, typically
in April or May, and is presided over by the Bishop or a priest
specifically delegated to administer this Sacrament.
For adults and children not baptized Catholic, or who have not received
First Eucharist, or who have not been in a practicing Catholic environment,
the
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
and Children (RCIA) may be the appropriate path to full initiation
in the Catholic Church. Please call the Religious Education office
at 303-690-7697 or
email
Jim Peters, Director of Religious Education.
PRE-CONFIRMATION
PREPARATION |
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Pre-Confirmation is a program designed to facilitate a
personal exploration of Catholicism. Its purpose includes
building an understanding of our story as Catholics, developing
a deeper understanding of our Liturgy, and growing within
the community St. Michael the Archangel to a deeper personal
commitment to our faith. |
Requirements:
- Participate regularly in Sunday Eucharist
- Baptized Catholic who wishes to further develop his/her
relationship with God
- Actively participate in two 12:15 pm liturgies each
month
- Celebrated First Eucharist
- Registered member of St. Michael's parish
- Ninth grade or higher
- Attend a parent/youth information session
- Attend two sessions per month on the second and fourth
Sundays from 12:15 pm to 3:00 p.m.
- Participate in one Lenten Station of the Cross devotion
- Complete and submit Pre-Confirmation Portfolio
- Attend portfolio completion interview
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Please
see the Youth Bulletin Board across from Syrianey Hall to
pick up an information sheet and schedule for the upcoming
year, or email Sandy
Rieley, Director of Youth Ministries and Confirmation.
TUITION: $50 |
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CONFIRMATION
PREPARATION |
Second-year process
of Confirmation preparation, community building and active
stewardship. |
Requirements:
- Tenth grade or higher
- Have completed pre-Confirmation classes, portfolio,
and portfolio presentation interview
- Attend two sessions per month on the second and fourth
Sundays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
- Work with a chosen sponsor
- Participate in 10 youth group activities and 5 prayer
experiences
- Participate in a chosen ministry
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Please
call the office of Youth Ministries and Confirmation to register
for classes (303-690-6797 X18), or email
Sandy Rieley, DIrector of Youth Ministries and Confirmation.
Confirmation is April 23, 2006 at the 12:30 p.m. Mass
TUITION: $50 |
ADULT
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION |
Program for Catholic
adults to complete their Christian initiation.
Program begins January 20, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
This is an 8-week series of classes designed for adult Catholics
who have been baptized and received First Eucharist, but
have not yet celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation. |
Requirements:
- Eighteen years or older
- Must be a baptized Catholic
- Have received First Eucharist
- Have a desire to become a fully initiated and active
Catholic
- Participate in preparation process
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Please
call the Religious Education Office to register: 303-690-7697.
Confirmation date to be annoounced.
TUITION: $50 |
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