There are 11 links with important information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Please start by opening the “Confirmation 2021 Cover Letter” link first to guide you through the other information.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org

Thank you for your prompt attention to this information and God’s blessings to you and your family.

Darleen Farland, DRE
St. Mary & St. Philip Parishes

• Confirmation 2021 Cover Letter
• Confirmation Preparation Program
• Eligibility Requirements for Confirmation 2021
• Sacrament of Confirmation 2021 Registration Form
• Pre Confirmation Interview Questions
• Role and Responsibility-Candidate
• Role and Responsibility-Parent
• Role and Responsibility-Sponsor
• St. Mary & St. Philip Parishes Sponsor Eligibility for Confirmation
• Choosing a Confirmation Name
• Confirmation Commitment Form
   

We have scheduled a gathered Parent Student Meeting on Monday May 22nd at 6:30pm at St. Mary Parish Hall.  For those unable to make that time, we are also scheduling a Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, May 25th at 6:30pm.  These meetings are intended for students and parents from St. Mary and St. Philip parishes seeking Confirmation in Fall 2021.

Please contact Darleen Farland at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org to let her know which you plan to attend and so she can email you the zoom link if necessary.

Please also review the links to the various forms and letters, starting with the “Confirmation 2021 Cover Letter” link.

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.

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