Confirmation

Confirmation Program 2009

ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT!

Confirmation is for children who are in grade six or higher as of September 2009

Sacramental Registration for Confirmation can take place at the following places and times:

Parish Office ( temporary located in Church Hall)
Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 12:00 a.m. / 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Online Registration

If your child was baptized at Holy Name Parish, please complete the Baptism information on the registration form. We will not require a copy of Holy Name's Baptism Certificate. If he/she was baptized elsewhere we will need a copy of the Baptism Certificate. The copy can be handed in with the registration form or faxed to Holy Name at 403 -249-9952 / atten. Linda. ( If the Baptism Certificate is not in English, please hand in a translation with the copy)

A $20.00 sacrament fee, covering the cost of the books will be collected at registration. Payable in cash or cheque to Holy Name Parish. Thank-you.

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE

Parent Information Night:

Wednesday, June 3 7:00 pm in the church hall

Thursday, June 4 7:00 pm in the church hall

Classes will begin September, 2009

Grade 6 and 7 Candidates have a choice of attending classes on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. or Saturday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Classes, to take place in the church hall
- Class One - September 16
- Class Two - September 23
- Class Three - September 30
- Class Four - October 21
- Class Five - November 11
- Class Six - November 18
- Rehearsal - November 25 - 6:30 pm
- Confirmation Mass - November 27 @ 7:00 PM

Saturday Classes, to take place in the church hall
- Class One - September 19
- Class Two - September 26
- Class Three - October 3
- Class Four - October 24
- Class Five - November 14
- Class Six - November 21
- Rehearsal - November 25, 6:30 pm
- Confirmation Mass - November 27 @ 7:00 PM

Sunday Classes, Grades 8 & higher – 7:00 to 8:00 PM to take place in the church hall

Class One - September 20

Class Two - October 4

Class Three - October 18

Class Four - November 15
Rehearsal - November 25, 6:30 pm
Confirmation Mass - November 27 @ 7:00 PM

A retreat is being planned for October 17, 2009 ( Details to follow)

To encourage participation in the Mass we will be having the candidates bring up the gifts. A sign up sheet will be posted at each of the classes.
At any time you can contact myself, Linda Hengen at the church
(403) 249-7764 x 227, or email at holyname.linda@shawbiz.ca .

Have a wonderful journey, take the time to celebrate your faith!

Become Alive in the Spirit !

DETAILED INFORMATION BELOW

CONFIRMATION 2009

ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT!

There are a varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; varieties of services, but the same Lord; varieties of activities, but it is the same God who inspires them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

1 Corinthians 12. 4 – 7

CANDIDATE CHECK LIST

Sponsor
- - must be 18 or older
  - must be a confirmed practicing Catholic
- - Sponsors name and information is required by October 31, 2009
Saint Name
- choose the name of a saint who represents a cause you find important
- choose the name of someone in the bible who you admire
- choose the name your parents gave you at baptism
- saint website @ www.catholic.org - Saints & Angels ( over 10,000 )
  
  - Saint Name and information is required by October 31, 2009
Bishop Letter
- personal letter to the Bishop requesting Confirmation. A sample copy is attached – use your words, listen to your heart – your words will be perfect.
  
  - Bishop's Letter is to be handed in by October 31, 2009
Acts of Service
- To be Catholic Christians, we need to be more than people who participate in Mass on Sunday. We must be people of stewardship, people of action, people of service. During your preparation for confirmation you are called on to begin your ministry, the ministry of you. We are asking for a minimum of ten hours of acts of service between now and October 31, 2009. Attached is a service evaluation sheet, these sheets are for your purpose. To record your services and reflect on the value of your experience. Service is anything from the smallest of help extended to your family to taking up a cause of goodwill. You are already ministers of action, now you get to record your good acts.
- Interesting website - www.myhero.com

Please remember to take lots of pictures when you are performing your service. These pictures will be used in a display at the church.

PARENT CHECK LIST

Candidates Baptism Certificate
Signed Family Commitment - 0n Registration Form
Paid for Class
Selected Class :
- Grade 6 and 7 - Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 PM or Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Grade 8 or higher - Sunday 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Letters to the Candidate
Booked off November 27, 2009 @ 7:00 PM ( Confirmation Mass )

Holy Name Church

2223 – 34 Street S.W.

CALGARY - ALBERTA

T3E 2W2

Ph) 249-7764

Fax) 249-9952

DATE:

Most Reverend Bishop Frederick Henry

Bishop of Calgary

c/o Catholic Pastoral Center

120 – 17Ave. S.W.

Calgary, Alberta

T2S 2T2

Dear Bishop Henry,

I have been preparing for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation and I would like to be confirmed in my faith. I would like to be “sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Why and what confirmation will do for you.

What have you done or doing to prepare for this Sacrament.

In your closing you request to receive the sacrament of confirmation on November 27, 2009 at Holy Name Parish.

Sincerely,

your name and signature

Please bring your letter to class, in an envelope addressed to :

Bishop Henry c/o Linda Hengen.

SERVICE EVALUATION SHEET

What type of service did I perform?

Was it what I expected?

What did I like most about this service experience?

What did I like least?

How did I benefit from this service?

Besides myself, who did this service benefit?

What did I learn from this experience?

Please remember to take lots of pictures when you are performing your service. These pictures will be used in a display at the church.