Confirmation
Confirmation Program 2010
ALIVE IN THE SPIRIT!
Confirmation is for children who are in grade six or higher as of September 2010
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 $30.00 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 17, 7:00 pm in the church gathering area
Wednesday, September 8, 7:00 pm in the church gathering area
Classes will begin September, 2010
Grade 6 and 7 Candidates have a choice of attending classes on one of the following dates. Please note that the classes are interchangable and a candidate can attend either class each week. We ask that the candidate attend one of the classes each week.
Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Wednesday Classes, to take place in the church gathering area / new hall
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Class One - September 15
- Class Two - September 22
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Class Three - September 29
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Class Four - October 06
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Class Five - October 13
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Class Six - October 20
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Rehearsal - November 17 at 6:30 pm
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Confirmation Mass - November 19 at 7:00 PM
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Saturday Classes, to take place in the church gathering area /new hall
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Class One - September 18
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Class Two - September 25
- Class Three - October 2
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Class Four - October 09
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Class Five - October 16
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Class Six - October 23
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Rehearsal - November 17 at 6:30 pm
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Confirmation Mass - November 19 at 7:00 PM
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- Sunday Classes, Grades 8 & higher – 7:00 to 8:30 PM to take place in the church hall
- Class One - September 19
- Class Two - September 26
- Class Three - October 03
- Class Four - October 17
- Rehearsal - November 17 at 6:30 pm
- Confirmation Mass - November 19 at 7:00 PM
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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.
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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 2010
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
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Sponsor
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- must be 18 or older
- must be a confirmed practicing Catholic -
- Sponsors name and information is required by October 31, 2009
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Saint Name
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choose the name of a saint who represents a cause you find important
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choose the name of someone in the bible who you admire
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choose the name your parents gave you at baptism
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saint website @ www.catholic.org - Saints & Angels ( over 10,000 )
- Saint Name and information is required by October 31, 2009
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Bishop Letter
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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, 2010
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Acts of Service
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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, 2010. 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
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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
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Candidates Baptism Certificate
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Signed Family Commitment - 0n Registration Form
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Paid for Class
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Selected Class :
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Grade 6 and 7 - Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 PM or Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 PM
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Grade 8 or higher - Sunday 7:00 – 8:00 PM
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Letters to the Candidate
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Booked off November 19, 2010 @ 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,
Please write to the Bishop in your words and include the following points:
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 19, 2010 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
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What type of service did I perform?
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Was it what I expected?
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What did I like most about this service experience?
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What did I like least?
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How did I benefit from this service?
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Besides myself, who did this service benefit?
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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.
