Confirmation at the Church of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated in the Spring of each year, typically by teens in their junior year of high school. In accordance with Diocesan requirements, candidates for confirmation must:
- be at least 15 years old
- have completed the prior year's catechetical study
- engage in an immediate preparation program
- have a demonstrated commitment to living their baptismal call toward serving others
- complete a retreat, specifically in preparation for Confirmation
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Date
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Time
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Description
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Location
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September 28th
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7 - 8:00pm
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Introductory evening for candidates and parents
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Parish Hall
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- or -
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select one date. Pre-registration is required
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October 5th
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7 - 8:00pm
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Parish Hall
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October 19th
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7 - 8:30pm
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Large Group Session
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Parish Hall
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November 16th
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7 - 8:30pm
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Large Group Session
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Parish Hall
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December 14th
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7 - 8:30pm
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Large Group Session (Via Zoom Only)
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Parish Hall Optional Zoom Session
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January 9th Postponed
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5pm Mass
until 7:30pm |
Commitment Mass followed by Dinner for the Candidates
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Church and Parish Hall
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January 25th
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7-8:30pm
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Small Group Session
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Parish Center Meeting Rooms
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February 6th Postponed
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8:00 am - 10:00pm
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Retreat
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Location - TBD - Details will be sent directly to Candidates and Families
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February 22nd
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7 - 8:30pm
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Small Group Session
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Parish Center Meeting Rooms
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March 8th
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7-8:30pm
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Small Group Session
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Parish Center Meeting Rooms
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March 22nd Additional dates to be added - please check back
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7-8:30pm
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Sponsor and Candidate Evening
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Parish Hall
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April 12th
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7 -8:30pm
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Small Group Session
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Parish Center Meeting Rooms
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TBD
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Safe Environment Training
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TBD
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Lenten Penance Service
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TBD
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Confirmation Rehearsal
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TBD
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Sacrament of Confirmation
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Required Paperwork and Forms
for those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
for those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
Due dates are indicated after each form. Hard copies of each can be found in your candidate red folder. If you need another copy you can print each form by clicking the name. You have the option of completing the Sponsor Selection form electronically.
Covenant (due January 4, 2021)
Sponsor Selection (due January 9, 2021) If you would like you can complete the Sponsor form electronically
Candidate Information (due March 8, 2021)
Letter to Fr Jerry (due April 12, 2021)
Mission Service/Parish Morning of Service Reflection (due upon completion but no later than April 6, 2021)
Ministry Service Reflection (due upon completion but no later than April 6, 2021)
Retreat Forms and Details
Our February Retreat has been postponed. Forms will be updated when the retreat is rescheduled.
Retreat Basic Information
Retreat Permission Slip
Retreat Code of Conduct
Due dates are indicated after each form. Hard copies of each can be found in your candidate red folder. If you need another copy you can print each form by clicking the name. You have the option of completing the Sponsor Selection form electronically.
Covenant (due January 4, 2021)
Sponsor Selection (due January 9, 2021) If you would like you can complete the Sponsor form electronically
Candidate Information (due March 8, 2021)
Letter to Fr Jerry (due April 12, 2021)
Mission Service/Parish Morning of Service Reflection (due upon completion but no later than April 6, 2021)
Ministry Service Reflection (due upon completion but no later than April 6, 2021)
Retreat Forms and Details
Our February Retreat has been postponed. Forms will be updated when the retreat is rescheduled.
Retreat Basic Information
Retreat Permission Slip
Retreat Code of Conduct
Community Service Expectations
for those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
for those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
To deepen the bonds of community within our Parish and specifically among the Confirmation candidates, it is our tradition that ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES have a shared Mission Service experience that we organize/coordinate.
For 2020-2021, ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES will be participating in our PARISH MORNING OF SERVICE . Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, our Morning of Service will be organized a bit differently this year. There are a variety of opportunities to choose from. Families are encouraged to volunteer together! Candidates that select an off-site project must be accompanied by an adult. Confirmation candidates are responsible to select from the offered projects and be sure to SIGN UP. All sign-ups will be done online. SIGN UP HERE (check back in September for link to sign up)
Ministry Service will be selected individually by each candidate, but must directly benefit our Parish Community by volunteering with an existing Parish Ministry Group. A list of suggestions will be distributed in September at our informational session. If you need suggestions, please reach out to our office and we will match you with a ministry group that fits with your strengths and interests. It is our hope, that this interaction will lead to continued Ministry involvement post-Confirmation.
Candidates are asked to prayerfully reflect on their service experiences and complete one service report (which can be printed to the left) for your Mission Service and one for your Ministry Service. It is recommended that you complete and turn in your service reports as soon as possible after completing the service opportunity, The absolute deadline for submission of service reports is April 20th.
CONFIRMATION READINESS CONVERSATIONS for candidates preparing to receive the Sacrament in Spring of 2021 will be scheduled between March 21, 2021 and April 12, 2021. Please check back to schedule a time.
Please click here to select a date/time.
Be sure to bring your completed READINESS FORM with you to your appointment.
All conversations will take place in the Parish Center, unless you are notified otherwise. Upon entering the building, please look for a sign with instructions.