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Confirmation Requirements

 
 

The Diocese of Baker has the following essential components for the preparation for Confirmation:

  • Bring a 1"- 3-ring Binder to Class
  • Complete a Petition to be confirmed.
  • A review of the Rite of Confirmation
  • A review of the basic doctrines of the Faith through the study of the 65 questions (on file at the Parish Office)
  • A study of the mission of the Holy Spirit, the 3rd person of the Holy Trinity and the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit
  • A study of the of prayers & teachings of the Church. **This one is Key - please download or refer to the back of the Fireside Catholic Youth Bible.
  • A study of prayer, how to pray, especially at the Mass, the Rosary, and the way of the Cross.  Stations of the Cross.
  • A study of the obligation to do penance, especially abstaining from meat on Fridays and fasting on prescribed days of Lent
  • A study of the life of the Saints to inspire those to be confirmed, choose a Saints name and be knowledgeable of their works.  Assignment & Information.
  • Complete 3 Confessions prior to May 17th, 2008
  • Must have a Sponsor ~ Be  suitable for the role, baptized, confirmed, receive Holy Communion, a practicing Catholic, at least 16 years old and not under any canonical penalty.
  • Parents may not serve as sponsors!
  • 10 hours of Service with in our Parish or Parish outreach programs.
  • Must meet with the Youth Minister or Priest prior to the Liturgy and review the requirements and complete the Candidate Q & A. (to be posted)
  • Complete all assignments in Spreading and Defending the Faith (Pages 28, 34,46, 49,57,70*, 71) and turn into the Middle School Youth Minister.  The Assignment on page 70, interviewing the Bishop will be completed as a group - Date TBA.