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Confirmation
"The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.' After saying this, he breathed on them and said: 'Receive the Holy Spirit." John 20:20-22 Confirmation is one of the sacraments of initiation, along with Baptism and Eucharist. The Sacrament of Confirmation draws us into a greater awareness of the Holy Spirit, which we received at Baptism. Through this sacrament, we confirm the presence of the baptismal gifts we have already received; we are sealed with the gift - undeserved and unearned - of the Holy Spirit.
The typical age for Confirmation is eighth grade, following a period of preparation. Teens at our churches are prepared for this sacrament through the Religious Education program. For more information contact Nettie Goldate, Director of Religious Education, at (570) 586-1741.
Parent must complete Confirmation Registration Form and submit sacramental fee $75.00 (all students including Our Lady of Peace Eighth graders.) and return to parish office.
Must have a copy of baptismal certificate if not baptized at Our Lady of the Snows/Church of St. Benedict
Confirmation Name:
Can be their name given at Baptism
If choosing a name other than baptismal name(saint that student feels a close connection to) must research saint and write a short report that must be submitted to parish office to be kept with their records.
Sponsor:
Requirements for being a sponsor:
Parent cannot be sponsor for their child
Must be a least sixteen years of age or older
Be a practicing Catholic who has been confirmed
Is not bound by any canonical penalty: divorce, excommunication
Sponsor card for sponsors that are not members of Our Lady of the Snows/Church of St. Benedict Parish must be submitted to parish office.Sponsor card can be obtained from the parish where the sponsor belongs.
Service Hours: 30 hours to be completed by March 1, 2011
