CONFIRMATION
When you have consecrated them, they shall be most sacred; whatever touches them shall be sacred – Exodus 31:29
Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or confirm the baptized in unison with Christ and equip them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church.
Saint James the Apostle Parish celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation with our ninth graders in the fall, after they have completed a preparation program including classroom instruction, prayer, study, service, and a retreat.
Any baptized adult Catholic who has not yet been confirmed is invited to participate in the RCIA process in preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Easter season. Please call the parish office or Family Faith Formation Office for more information.
Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation preparation is a special time during your child’s faith journey. We are excited to help you, their parent, on that journey.
This is a special time for our students as they come together to prepare to receive the sacrament. We look forward to continuing to assist you in preparing your child for the sacrament, which they will receive early in the Fall of 2024.
Last Confirmation Preparation Class
Church from 7:00-8:30 PM
September 17, 2024
Retreat
Sunday, September 15, 2024 (from 1:40PM to 6:00PM)
Sacrament of Confirmation
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Confirmation Assignments / Requirements
Attending one session a month – Classes meet one Tuesday a month from 7:00PM to 8:30PM (students MUST be present from the beginning to the end of each session) – Please see the 2024-2025 Confirmation Sessions Schedule that is posted in the Family Faith Formation page.
Works of Mercy – Confirmation Year 1 Candidates are required to complete 10 hours of three different Works of Mercy and Confirmation Year 2 Candidates are required to complete 20 hours of three different Works of Mercy.
Disciples-in-Action Students in both Confirmation Year 1 and Year 2 must participate in: 1 Rosary, 1 Holy Hour, 1 Stations of the Cross (during Lent), and 2 Parish Events.
The Chosen: Candidates in Year 1 will watch and answer reflection questions on Season 1 of the show The Chosen, and candidates in Year 2 will watch and answer reflection questions on Season 2.
Due dates for 2024-2025 school year assignments were given to all registered candidates and their families at the September meetings. If you lost your handouts, please contact the Family Faith Formation Office.