INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIRMATION

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Coordinator of Confirmation - Stephanie Quinlan stephanieq@stcatherinercc.org

 

At Saint Catherine of Siena, in accordance with the Archdiocese of Atlanta, we require our students to attend 80% of classes in order to be properly prepared to receive the sacrament of Confirmation and be rooted in their Catholic faith.

All the activities for the students, both the forms and in person, are designed to enhance their faith formation and prepare them for the Sacrament.  The forms are very simple and will not require a great deal of time but do require dedicated effort and thoughtfulness.

 

IMPORTANT DATES (all of these are mandatory for those wishing to be confirmed)

Forms/assignments are to be completed by year 2 students only.

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Assignments:
Due by Sunday, October 13th
Confirmation Information Form (parent completes form online - will need information regarding date and church of baptism)

Due by Monday, November 4th
Confirmation Name & Saint Reflection - Student completes this form                                            
Due by Monday, January 13th
Sponsor Dialogue Questionnaire - Student completes this form after discussing the questions in person or via phone/video chat with their Sponsor

Retreats:
Saturday, October 5th
Confirmation Retreat - 9am – 3:30pm in the Parish Hall; breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served

Saturday, January 25th
Confirmation Retreat - 9am – 3:30pm in the Parish Hall; breakfast, lunch and snacks will be serve

 

CONFIRMATION CEREMONY INFORMATION

                                                
Thursday, March 20th
Confirmation Rehearsal - 5:30pm Parish Hall (sponsor or proxy must attend with student)
 Saturday, March 22nd
Confirmation Mass - 10:30am & 1:30pm (Mass times will be assigned soon) (student and sponsor or proxy must arrive early and meet in the Parish Hall – more information to come)
 

Mass Times:  Assignments will be listed below.  Due to our numbers, changes to assigned Mass times will be considered on a very limited case by case basis.  Please understand that each Mass has a limit to the number of Confirmand due to restrictions by the Archdiocese.
 
Photography: Arrangements for professional photography are still being worked out.  Please look for an email in the future about this.
 
Clothing: As you determine your clothes for this special day, please refer to these notes:
---Young ladies are asked to dress in modest semi-formal clothing –Skirt and blouse or dress or nice pants suit and dress shoes. Dresses and skirts should reach to just above the knee at least, shoulders covered and the top must be modest regarding tightness and cut; no open backs, see through shirts or low-cut necklines (wear a shawl or sweater if needed); flat or low-heel comfortable shoes- no flip flops or backless shoes should be worn since students will need to be able to walk up to meet the bishop with ease.
---Men are asked to wear slacks or dress pants, a tucked in button down long sleeve shirt (with or without a blazer) or a suit, and dress shoes. No tennis/jogging shoes or jeans. Ties and jackets are encouraged, but optional.
---All students - Hair should be off the forehead so that the Bishop can anoint you!
---Sponsors should also dress with formality and modesty according to the dignity of this liturgical celebration.

 

Why should I care about what I wear?
Scripture reveals: "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own?" - 1 Corinthians 6:19
This means God dwells in you. This is our reality and why we are called to purity!

 

CONFIRMATION TIMES/ASSIGNMENTS
Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 10:30am

Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 1:30pm
 

 

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Register for the 2024-2025 Confirmation formation classes today
Registration closes October 15th.​​​​​

 

 

 

Confirmation Foundational Preparation (Sundays and Wednesdays) - Foundational Preparation for children in grade 7-8 and older children who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation (two years are required for reception of Confirmation at the end of the 8th grade or later for those not attending a Catholic school or Catholic home school program).  Children who have not yet received baptism and/or First Reconciliation and First Communion may not register for Confirmation Foundational Preparation.  Rather, they should register for Families Forming Disciples.

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Confirmation Specific Preparation (Saturday Retreats) - Specific preparation for children in grade 8 (as well as older children who have not received Confirmation). Required for all children, including those attending a Catholic school or Catholic home school program, in order to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.  Children not attending a Catholic school or Catholic home school program must also register for Confirmation Foundational Preparation.  All children must have previously completed at least one year of Foundational Confirmation Preparation (previously called Echo) or have attended a Catholic school or homeschool program prior to registering for Confirmation Specific Preparation. Children who have not yet received baptism and/or First Reconciliation and First Communion may not register for Confirmation Preparation. Rather, they should register for Families Forming Disciples.​​​​​

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