There are 11 documents below with important information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Please start by opening the “Confirmation 2020 Cover Letter” first to guide you through the other information.
 
There are several items for your immediate attention and action with regard to Confirmation Parent/Student meetings and Interviews which will begin this upcoming week of July 6th.  See the next section below on Confirmation Candidate Interviews.
 
Also, just a reminder to those of you who have yet to complete and pass in your Home-study packets from the High School Church or Morality classes, now is the time to do so.
 
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org
 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this and God’s blessings to you and your family.
 
Darleen Farland, DRE
St. Mary & St. Philip Parishes
 

• Confirmation 2020 Cover Letter (Read this first)
• Confirmation Preparation Program
• Eligibility Requirements for Confirmation 2020
• Sacrament of Confirmation 2020 Registration Form
• Pre Confirmation Interview Questions
• Role and Responsibility - Candidate
• Role and Responsibility - Parent
• Role and Responsibility - Sponsor
• Grafton Catholic Churches Sponsor Eligibility for Confirmation
• Choosing A Confirmation Name
• Confirmation Committment Form

Interviews start July 13th and close September 13th.
Click the button below to sign up.  Read the notes on the signup carefully.

AVAILABLE TIMES:

• Monday’s: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
• Wednesday’s: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
• Saturday’s: 8:00am - 1:00pm
• Sunday’s: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Interviews will be held at St. Mary Rectory, located at 17 Waterville St, North Grafton, MA 01536

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Each interview is 45 minutes (book 3 x 15 minute slots)
2. A parent/guardian must be present for the entire interview
3. Everyone must wear a mask unless the COVID-19 mandates change (unless medically prohibitive)
4. Please be prompt and be prepared
5. Fr. Leo is on vacation August 2-16

Welcome to all those entering into the Confirmation Prep Program!
All activities will take place at St. Philip unless noted.

Confirmation Candidate

The Sacrament of Confirmation, one of the sacraments of Initiation, celebrates a person’s wish to reaffirm her/his Baptism.
       a.     A person’s desire to live a Catholic Christian life.
       b.    To worship with the Roman Catholic community.
  
Those high school youth who choose to begin the preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to have fulfilled the following requirements: 
 
       c.     Previous celebration of Baptism, Eucharist, and Reconciliation.
       d.    Fundamental commitment to Christ and openness to the work of the Spirit in one’s life.
       e.    Active involvement in St. Philip/ St. Mary Parish community through weekly Mass attendance.
       f.     Active involvement in a ministry of service in the parish or community.

If you feel you meet these requirements and would like to talk about being Confirmed, please email Mrs. Farland at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org or talk to Fr. Leo.
 
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "Sacraments of Christian Initiation", whose unity must be safeguarded.  It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285