Youth Confirmation
Confirmation for young people is traditionally celebrated in the Spring of the 8th grade year.
A minimum of two years of formal education prior to celebration of the Sacrament is required.
Both candidates and parents participate in the preparation process.
A minimum of two years of formal education prior to celebration of the Sacrament is required.
Both candidates and parents participate in the preparation process.
Confirmation for the 2018/2019 school year will be held on March 31, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Contact
Sherri Briand, at 727-531-7721 or briand@scosparish.org
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Adult Confirmation
Adults who wish to celebrate this sacrament should contact the Parish Office to speak with the RCIA Coordinator, Sr Kathleen Beatty at 727-531-7721 ext 103.
Further reading on the sacrament of Confirmation:
Understanding the Sacraments A video series on the seven sacraments from the USCCB by Msgr John Zenz.
The History & Development of Confirmation Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry
For the full information of RCIA, click here.
Requirements for Youth Confirmation:
The sacrament of Confirmation requires two years of preparation in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Students seeking Confirmation are required to attend Edge (if in middle school) or LifeTeen (if in high school) for one full year prior to the Confirmation year for preparation of the sacrament. The year the student receives the sacrament of Confirmation, they must attend the Edge/LifeTeen program along with three Saturday morning preparation classes, a two day class, complete service hours, pick a confirmation sponsor and attend confirmation rehearsal. All requirements are reviewed at a yearly parent meeting and will be provided in paper form to all registered families.
Upcoming Confirmation Events
October 20, 2018 – First Confirmation meeting of the year! Parents please join your students at the 8:00 am Mass on Saturday October 20th. Sign in will be located in the back of church and will be available until 8:10 am. After 8:10, please see Sherri in order to get “credit” for attendance.
We ask that parents stay with their children for Mass and breakfast after which time a short meeting for the parents will be held while the students continue on to their class which ends at noon.
Click Here to download the 2018/2019 Confirmation schedule.
Still need to register? Online registration is still available or contact the parish office for a paper copy.