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
Sacrament of Confirmation
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Confirmation Assignments / Requirements
Attending one session a month – Classes meet one Tuesday a month from 7PM to 8:30PM (students MUST be present from the beginning to the end of each session) – The 2024-2025 Schedule will be posted and emailed to all registered students when the dates have been finalized.
Works of Mercy Confirmation Year 1 Candidates are required to complete 10 hours of three different Works of Mercy in 7th grade and Confirmation Year 2 Candidates are required to complete 20 hours of three different Works of Mercy in 8th grade.
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 on 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 will be announced at the September meetings.
Confirmation Year 1 – Meeting for parents and candidates starting 7th Grade in 2024-2025 OR beginning 1st year of Confirmation preparation will take place in the church on Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 7PM.
Confirmation Year 2 – Meeting for parents and candidates starting 8th Grade in 2024-2025 OR in their 2nd year of Confirmation preparation will take place in the church on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 7PM.