{"id":3553,"date":"2019-10-29T19:23:06","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T23:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spagr.org\/church\/?page_id=3553"},"modified":"2026-09-04T13:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:09:52","slug":"confirmation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spagr.org\/church\/ministries\/faith-formation\/confirmation\/","title":{"rendered":"Confirmation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBaptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of&nbsp;Confirmation&nbsp;together constitute the \u2018sacraments of Christian initiation,\u2019 whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of&nbsp;Confirmation&nbsp;is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For \u2018by the sacrament of&nbsp;Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.\u2019\u201d \u2013&nbsp;Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Preparation&nbsp;<\/em>for&nbsp;Confirmation&nbsp;should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit \u2013 his actions, his gifts, and his biddings \u2013 in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. To this end catechesis for&nbsp;Confirmation&nbsp;should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the preparation of confirmands.\u201d \u2013&nbsp;Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1309<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OUcqbELs00rpi_8w8EW6Yst2UdJJ1I7N\/view?usp=sharing\">Verification of Eligibility for Sponsor for a Youth Candidate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1avbhRtUiMA7Nyc0Y239rIynDa-4uW9yC\/view?usp=sharing\">Verification of Eligibilty for Sponsor for an Adult Candidate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"right-sidebar-block_43398738f9109bd12b016a82fc4bcfdc\" class=\"rightSidebar \">\r\n    <div class=\"sidebarContent\">\r\n        <p><b>Confirmation Faith Formation Preparation 2026\/2027 School Year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for youth in grades 8 or up who attend schools other than St. Paul the Apostle.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/onrealm.org\/StPaulApostle\/PublicRegistrations\/Event?linkString=YTliMzZjMTMtNTJiNC00Mjk4LWI2YjQtYjQ5ZjAxMDQ0YzFl\"><strong><em>Register here.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>*For non parish families, please complete <a href=\"https:\/\/spagr.org\/church\/ministries\/faith-formation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/spagr.org\/church\/ministries\/faith-formation\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1661256019673000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33w2U8nkZXcSQzpHu3if11\">this form<\/a> first. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once the Parish Office has set up your registration profile, you will be notified to complete the registration. Your patience is appreciated. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To participate in Confirmation prep at St. Paul the Apostle you will need to submit a letter from your home parish acknowledging preparation will happen at St. Paul.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration Fee for the program is $70. Your family will receive a parent guide, a sponsor handbook, the youth workbook; plus, access to the online videos. The registration cost also covers any other materials needed and hospitality for the gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>Registrations will be processed once the office has received the attached Active Parishioner Pledge and Dismissal forms.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday night gatherings will be from 6:15-7:30 pm starting Sept. 16\u00a0through May 19.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 30 &#8211; First On-Site gathering with parent meeting and students going to faith groups.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Attendance at all events is essential to the preparation for the\u00a0Sacrament.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Fall Parent &amp; Youth Orientation Sunday Sunday September 20 following the 9 \u2019clock Mass (10-11 am).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Save the dates for Candidates &amp; Sponsors Gatherings\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Sunday November 15\u00a0following the 9 o\u2019clock Mass\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Sunday January 10\u00a0following 9 o\u2019clock Mass<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Confirmation Retreat Day on Saturday, February 6<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Saturday from 11:30 am to 6p<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students will sign in starting at\u00a011:30 am and the retreat\u00a0will end with\u00a0 the candidates and \u00a0families attending 5pm Mass, fulfilling the Sunday obligation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sponsors are asked to join the candidates at 2:30 pm for Rosary, Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Damascus Hall (Gym)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who: <\/strong>All candidates (This is a mandatory event.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sidebar\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spagr.org\/church\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/2019-10_LT-WhoseYouAre.jpg\" \/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n\t#right-sidebar-block_43398738f9109bd12b016a82fc4bcfdc {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap:wrap;\r\n    justify-content: space-between;\r\n\t}\r\n  #right-sidebar-block_43398738f9109bd12b016a82fc4bcfdc .sidebar{\r\n    width:31%;\r\n    padding:1% 0 1% 1%;\r\n  }\r\n  #right-sidebar-block_43398738f9109bd12b016a82fc4bcfdc .sidebarContent{\r\n    width:64%;\r\n    padding:1% 1% 1% 0;\r\n  }\r\n  @media screen and (max-width:768px){\r\n    #right-sidebar-block_43398738f9109bd12b016a82fc4bcfdc .sidebar{\r\n      width:100%;\r\n      padding:1%;\r\n    }\r\n    #right-sidebar-block_43398738f9109bd12b016a82fc4bcfdc .sidebarContent{\r\n      width:100%;\r\n      padding:1%;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/onrealm.org\/StPaulApostle\/PublicRegistrations\/Event?linkString=YTliMzZjMTMtNTJiNC00Mjk4LWI2YjQtYjQ5ZjAxMDQ0YzFl\">Register for Faith Formation Confirmation Prep<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cBaptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of&nbsp;Confirmation&nbsp;together constitute the \u2018sacraments of Christian initiation,\u2019 whose unity must be safeguarded. 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