8th Grade & Confirmation
Holy Spirit will participate in the Spring Regional Confirmation Mass,
at St. Augustine Cathedral on
Saturday, March 21, 2020
CONFIRMATION RETREAT WILL BE JANUARY 11, 2020
General Confirmation Guidelines
Confirmation Mass for 2020 will be at St. Augustine Cathedral,
329 Washington Avenue in Bridgeport, CT
on March 21, 2020.
Rehearsal will take place on the morning of Confirmation beginning at 8:30 AM
at St. Augustine.
The Sponsor must attend the rehearsal with Confirmand.
We ask that everyone arrive promptly.
Seating in the Cathedral is first come first served.
Dress Code
The Bishop prefers that Confirmation Gowns be worn.
We have rented the gowns and will be contacting you with pick up information.
No sneakers.
Girls are to wear modest dresses or dress slacks and a modest blouse. No sneakers.
Boys are to wear dress shoes, dress slacks, button-down dress shirt, and tie or a suit and dress shoes.
In the Church
Individuals are prohibited from taking photos or videos with cameras, cell phones or other electronic devices during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Please be sure to turn off your cell phone and all electronic devices before entering the church.
The Diocese has hired a professional photographer.
Fasting
The rule of fasting from food and drink, except water, for one hour before receiving Holy Communion is still in effect.
We ask and thank you for your cooperation in adhering to these policies.
Confirmation Parent-Candidate Documents
These were handed out and explained at our Kick-Off meeting on September 14, 2019.
they will remain available here for download should you ever need any of them.
Table of Contents of Confirmation Folder
Confirmation Dates at a Glance
Lenten Confirmation Curriculum
Pre-Confirmation Interview Questions
Please contact our Director of Religious Education with any questions or concerns at DRE@holyspiritstamford.org
REGISTER YOUR CHILD
Both Catholic and Non-Catholic School Confirmation Candidates will need to register for 2020 Confirmation this summer.
For Families of Confirmation Candidates Attending Catholic School
- You will need to register at the same time all Confirmation candidates will register.
- Parent & Confirmation Candidate will need to attend a meeting on September 14, 2019.
FULL FAITH FORMATION
2019-2020
CALENDAR
CONFIRMATION &
8th GRADE CALENDAR
2019 Confirmation photo courtesy of Michelle Babyak
