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Sacraments
Confirmation
Confirmation Registration Form
Confirmation Participation Hours Log Form
Confirmation Information Sheet
Confirmation Contract of Commitment
Subiaco
Retreat Information/Directions
Subiaco Retreat Permission Slip
First Eucharist
Reconciliation
Reconciliation/First Eucharist Activity Sheets
First Eucharist/Reconciliation
Registration Form
Sacraments
Calendar
Confirmation is the initiation into the adult journey of faith. This initiation calls the person to become a responsible member of the Christian community by being a disciple of Christ and sharing the "Good News" with others. Confirmation calls us to go out and serve others. The celebration is a serious decision and is not to be made lightly. At the time of registration, the candidate must be committed to making the preparation period the first priority. Immediate preparation will be offered each year for any member of St. Mary's of the Hills who is eligible. The candidate may decide to delay the celebration of this sacrament to a later date.
This program spans a two year period, usually when students are enrolled in grades seven and eight. All public school and Catholic school students must enroll in both years of preparation. Further details will be provided, via mail, following your enrollment.
To
register for immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, a
member of St. Mary's of the Hills must:
1. Present
a copy of Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at St. Mary’s.
Before
celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation a candidate must have:
1. Demonstrated commitment of intent by attending a sizeable
majority of all regular
GIFT sessions, or be enrolled in a Catholic
school program.
2.
Participated in all special meetings with a parent and/or
sponsor.
3. Provided all necessary information and paperwork.
4. Attended 2 Confirmation retreats.
SPONSOR REQUIREMENTS
The choice of a sponsor should be done with care and based on how well he/she is a witness to the Christian Faith. Being a sponsor is a serious responsibility. There is a relationship between Baptism and Confirmation, thus choosing a godparent as a sponsor is a good way of continuing to live out the commitment begun at Baptism.
The basic pre-requisites include:
1. Having received
the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist,
and Confirmation.
2. Active participation in the Catholic faith.
3. At least sixteen years of age.
The sponsor need not be of the same gender as the Candidate. The sponsor cannot, with very rare exception, be a parent to the candidate.
A sponsor is a role model. In essence, they are telling the community that their candidate is an individual they recommend to the Christian Community.
CHOOSING YOUR CONFIRMATION NAME
Your name gives you an identity; it tells others who you are. When you were born, your parents chose your name. (If you do not know your parents' reason for choosing your name, ask them about it.) At Baptism you were called by name and christened to become a child of God. Your first name is your "Christian name" and indicates your membership in the Christian community.
The name given to you at Baptism is the preferred and recommended name of Confirmation. A saint name may, however, be chosen or a name of a "model" Christian may be taken if you choose. Names other than that of Baptism should be taken for a good and serious reason only. If you choose a saint, please know why and do some research about that saint.
Fact Sheet
WHAT: This day of reflection is imperative for all candidates. The leader for the day will be Fr. Dan Homan. Included in the day's agenda will be discussion, prayer, music, snack, dinner, private reflection and Mass. Our candidates will be asked to provide their own transportation to and from the retreat center. Please wear comfortable clothing. Plan on entering this experience with the maturity of an individual who has chosen to accept the responsibility of Confirmation.
WHEN: Sunday, March 15, 2009
2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. Benedict's Retreat Center
(Subiaco)
2711 E. Drahner, Oxford, MI
(248) 628-4274
ALSO NOTE: There are usually items for sale in the retreat center gift shop (books, candles, crosses, etc.). Bring some cash if you think you might want to purchase something… prices start as a dollar or two and go up from there.
Chaperones are needed for this event! Please contact me if you are willing to help.
Directions to SUBIACO
1.
Rochester Rd. North to Drahner Rd. (Drahner is a dirt road)
Turn LEFT and take Drahner Rd. to Hosner.
St. Benedicts’ enterance is on the left, at the corner of Hosner.
or
2. Rochester Rd. North to Lakeville Road.
Turn LEFT and take Lakeville Road west to Hosner Road.
Turn LEFT onto Hosner. Take to the end - cross Drahner. Enter St.
Benedicts
(This way lets you spend less time on dirt roads)
or
3. M-24 (Lapeer Road) North to Drahner Rd. (Drahner is a dirt road.)
Turn RIGHT.
Follow Drahner east to St. Benedict's (on right)
or
4. M-24 North to W. Burdick St. (will become Lakeville Road --paved)
Turn RIGHT onto Lakeville Rd. (W. Burdick St.) Head east to Hosner
(dirt road)Turn RIGHT onto Hosner. Take to the end - cross Drahner.
Enter St. Benedicts.
Eucharist is the sacrament in which the Christian community comes together to celebrate Christ's presence among us. In the Eucharist we recognize the actions Jesus lived and continues to live today through each of us. We bring to the celebration of the Eucharist all the experiences of our daily family living. Nourished by the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist, and in the people gathered, we go forth to serve others as Jesus did.
Immediate preparation does NOT take place during religious education classes [GIFT], or Catholic school. Each year the parish will provide special immediate preparation sessions for the parent(s) of each candidate. These classes are designed to support, educate and provide materials so the parent(s) of the candidate can properly assist in their child's immediate preparation and celebration of the sacrament. . Further details will be provided, via mail, following your enrollment.
Eucharist is the primary sacrament of Reconciliation. It is the policy of the Archdiocese of Detroit that those preparing for Eucharist be catechized for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and that an opportunity for celebrating the sacrament be provided before, but separate from, the catechesis and celebration of the Sacrament of Eucharist. This means that children usually celebrate Reconciliation prior to celebrating First Eucharist.
To
register for immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Eucharist a
member of
St. Mary's of the Hills must:
1.
Be currently enrolled in the GIFT program at St. Mary’s, or in a
Catholic school.
2.
Present a copy of Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at St.
Mary of the Hills.
3.
Faithfully participate in the preparation program and demonstrate
a commitment to
our Community, and the preparation process.
Before celebrating the Sacrament of Eucharist a candidate must have successfully completed the Immediate Preparation Program.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates the fact that we can be forgiven at all times. It is the outward sign by which we celebrate an always merciful forgiving God, and how we renew our relationship with Him and His people. Reconciliation is a sacrament of continuing growth--growth in closeness to God and deepening oneness with our community. The candidate of this Sacrament needs awareness that he/she has caused disharmony (sin) and needs to ask forgiveness. Children enrolled in the First Eucharist Program are encouraged to celebrate Reconciliation prior to receiving the Eucharist. Older students are welcome to celebrate the Sacrament for the first time if they have not done so.
Immediate preparation will NOT take place during regular religious education classes [GIFT]. Each year the parish will provide a special immediate preparation session for the parent(s) of each candidate. This class is designed to support, educate, and provide materials so the parent(s) of the candidate can properly assist in their child's immediate preparation and celebration of the sacrament. . Further details will be provided, via mail, following your enrollment.
To register for immediate preparation for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation a member of St. Mary's of the Hills must:
1.
Be currently enrolled in the GIFT program at St. Mary’s or in a
Catholic school.
2.
Present a copy of Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at St.
Mary's of the Hills.
3.
Faithfully participate in the preparation program and demonstrate
a commitment to
our community, and the
preparation process.
Before celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation a candidate must have successfully completed the Immediate Preparation Program.