Confirmation (2023-24)
Saturday, April 20, 2024
11:00am
The Sacrament of Confirmation seals us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the presence of our parish family. What amazing grace it is to be marked with God’s seal, commissioned to be true witnesses of Christ! We are so excited to continue this journey of Faith with your family.
Confirmation
Preparation for Confirmation is a two-year experience at St. Catharine, which can begin as early as 7th grade (for Confirmation in 8th grade). It includes Family Faith formation, Sacramental preparation, a series for parents, and a service component.
2022-2023
Confirmation Workshop for Candidates and Parents
- Sunday, September 18th - 3:00pm-5:00pm
Confirmation Fall Retreat Day
- Sunday, November 6th - 8:00am-3:00pm (includes Mass)
Spring Leadership Retreat for 7th Grade
- Wednesday, March 8th - Friday, March 10th, 2023
- at Damascus Catholic Mission Campus: Home of Catholic Youth Summer Camp
Spring Confirmation Retreat for 8th Grade
- Friday, March 31st - Sunday, April 2nd, 2023
- at Damascus Catholic Mission Campus: Home of Catholic Youth Summer Camp
Confirmation Prep Sessions for Year 1 and 2 Candidates
- Sunday, January 29th - 8:45am-10:45am
- Sunday, February 26th - 8:45am-10:45am
- Sunday, May 7th - 8:45am-10:45am
Confirmation Year 1 & 2 Sessions for Parents
- Sunday, September 18th - 3:00pm-5:00pm (Confirmation Workshop)
- Sunday, November 6th - 8:00am-12:00pm (includes Mass)
- Sunday, November 27th-Tuesday, November 29th - 7:00pm-8:30pm (Advent Mission)
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Wednesday Series (6:00-8:00pm)
- October 19 - Solid Rock
- November 16 - Beloved Gift
- January 18 - He Wants Your Heart
- February 15 - The Talk
- April 19 - Parenting in the Information Age
- May 17 - Vocations 101
Confirmation Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 16th
- 7:30pm
Confirmation
Thursday, May 18th
- 7:00pm
How do I enroll my child in formation for Confirmation?
Candidates preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation must be enrolled in (and regularly attending) Family of Faith for two consecutive years, as well as participating with us at Sunday Mass. Your child can begin preparing to receive the Sacrament as early as 7th grade (for Confirmation in 8th grade).
Candidates are also asked to participate with Middle School youth group on Wednesday evenings. Family of Faith and additional Sacramental preparation is required for reception of the Sacrament - candidates and their parents should not miss more than 4 sessions.
Families with a child preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation must be enrolled in (and regularly attending) Family of Faith for two consecutive years, as well as attending Sunday Mass. Click the link below to register for Family of Faith.
Students preparing to receive Confirmation, and their parents, will have additional sessions and retreats throughout the year with catechists to prepare them for this amazing sacrament. We believe that this combination of Family of Faith, additional Sacramental preparation classes, and service will provide excellent spiritual formation to the children and their families.
At St Catharine, we realize that "parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children. The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide an adequate substitute". (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2221, 2223)
If you are preparing your child at home to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Catharine, please contact Toni Carmon, toni@stcatharine.com to let us know the materials you are using and to work out the details necessary for reception of the Sacrament.
To enroll in Family of Faith simply click below!
Were you asked to be a Confirmation sponsor at another parish?
If you are a registered parishioner at St. Catharine, but wish to be a sponsor for a Confirmation taking place at another parish, please fill out the Sponsorship form for Baptism or Confirmation, and send it to the parish office.
Email:
Mail:
St. Catharine Church
500 S Gould Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
We will then send it to the parish where the baptism will take place.
Still have questions?
If you have further questions, please contact our Director of Children's Faith Formation, Toni Carmon, at toni@stcatharine.com
