Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More at 900 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304 US - Confirmation - Youth
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Confirmation - Youth
Deacon Molina 7/6/2004 |
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CANDIDATES: Baptized Catholic youths who have reached the 9th grade are invited at the beginning of the year to enter into preparation for Confirmation. The period of sacramental preparation, which stresses the candidate’s readiness to assume adult Christian responsibilities as well as liturgical initiation, begins in September and concludes with the celebration of Confirmation. Included in this period is a time for retreat and opportunities for service. As with Baptism, preparation for Confirmation takes place within the context of the whole parish community. The role of parents/guardians, sponsors and catechists are of special significance. As with the Sacrament of Eucharist, a Baptismal Certificate must be presented for Parish records.
SPONSORS: A local sponsor from St. Thomas More’s community will work with the candidate in five one-on-one sessions. Sponsors should be members in good standing of the local parish and may be selected by the candidate or appointed. It is recommended that in order to complete the cycle of the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptismal sponsors become Confirmation sponsors. Sponsors from other parishes must obtain a written notification from their home parish indicating that they are in good standing in their Church.
Parents should contact Deacon Molina about scheduling sacramental preparation.