Confirmation
NOVEMBER CONFIRMATION INFORMATION
Wednesday November 11, 2020
at Holy Spirit Church
5:00 PM and 7:30 PM
- Saturday November 7 Retreat: 3 - 5 PM
- Tuesday November 10 Rehearsal: 5-6 PM
- Wednesday November 11
- Confirmation A at 5 PM
- Confirmation B at 7:30 PM
Attendance at all of the above is required for all candidates. Note that ONLY CANDIDATES should attend the Retreat. Parents and sponsors are not required to attend and are asked, if they happen to be transporting your child to the event, not to enter Holy Family Hall or the Church at these times.
Sponsors or a proxy for the sponsor may attend the rehearsal but are not required to do so.
Guidelines for November Confirmations
- All Confirmations in the Diocese of Bridgeport currently take place outside of the celebration of Mass. This means there will be no Communion offered. It allows for an abbreviated ceremony which is why we can have two in one evening.
- Given the fact that attendance at Confirmation will be limited, the Confirmation ceremony will be live streamed for the sake of those who will not be able to attend in person.
- Each Family will be allowed to have a TOTAL of 10 people in attendance. Please be clear this INCLUDES the Confirmand and the Sponsor. So think Confirmand, Sponsor and eight others.
- Everyone is asked to wear a face mask unless doing so poses a health hazard and you can provide a doctor's note stating such.
- Confirmands will be wearing white gowns. Your child will find their gown placed on their assigned pew when they arrive. After the ceremony there will be a box out in front of the church for gowns to be dropped into.
- Individuals are prohibited from taking photos or videos with cameras, cell phones or other electronic devices during the Confirmation. We have hired a professional photographer to take photos.
Incoming 2021 Confirmation Group
The Bishop's Office has not yet scheduled Confirmations for Spring 2021. We appreciate your patience as we await more details.
General Confirmation Guidelines
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.
A professional photographer will be hired.
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
Parents of incoming Confirmation Candidates will receive these via email soon and they will also be kept here for your easy reference.
they will remain available here for download should you ever need any of them.
Table of Contents of Confirmation Handbook
Confirmation Dates at a Glance
Sponsor Information Form - due November 15, 2020 (note sponsors also need to get a certificate from their pastor)
Preparing a Saint Report - due November 15, 2020
Charitable Service Log - due March 7, 2021
Catholic Mass Worksheet - complete 1 each time you attend Mass; hand in thoughout the year
Lenten Confirmation Curriculum
Confirmation Interviews - you will receive a signup genius to choose your slot; interviews begin in January 2021
Pre-Confirmation Interview Questions - a sample of possible questions to ponder before your interview
Candidate Information Form - due March 1, 2020
Please contact our Director of Religious Education with any questions or concerns at DRE@holyspiritstamford.org
For incoming Confirmation candidates for Spring 2021
OUR REGISTRATION PERIOD HAS ENDED
All Catholic and Non-Catholic School Confirmation Candidates should have registered by now. Please Contact Valerie iif you wish to make a late registration.
CONFIRMATION &
8th GRADE CALENDAR
For Spring 2021 Confirmation Candidates
2019 Confirmation photo courtesy of Michelle Babyak
