Confirmation Dates for 2020
Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 am at St. John the Evanglist Parish
Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 pm at St. Gerard Majella
Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 am at St. John the Evanglist Parish
Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 pm at St. Gerard Majella
Confirmation at St. Gerard Majella
9th Grade - Confirmation I and 10th Grade - Confirmation II
St. Gerard's Confirmation Program is a 2-year program
For questions, please contact: confirmation@saintgerard.org
St. Gerard’s Parish offers a two-year Confirmation program that is directed toward making our Catholic faith relevant to the world in which we live. The first year works on helping the candidates understand that our faith is not simply a lesson in history but a lived experience in everyday life. We explore the two worlds of science and religion. The second year we explore the value system of the world around us and the ways in which the Holy Spirit helps us to live lives that fulfill our destiny on earth.
Ninth grade students and their families are required to commit to a Youth Ministry committee service project. Tenth grade families are required to participate as a family in ONE Sunday evening 6:00 Mass. Confirmation Mass sign-ups will be done through Sign-Up Genius as well. Link can be found here.
Confirmation at St. John the Evangelist
9th Grade - Confirmation I and 10th Grade - Confirmation II
St. John's Confirmation Program is a 2-year program
For questions, please contact Nancy Cunniff at ncunniff@cantoncatholic.org
The Confirmation classes take place approximately once a month on Sunday. The Confirmation Candidates attend the 11:30 AM Sunday Mass with their families and the Candidates participate in class from 12:30PM-2: 00 PM.
The Confirmation Program consists of two years of formation, beginning in the 9th grade with preparation and the reception of the sacrament in spring of the 10th grade. The Confirmation preparation process guides the candidate into the experience of the fullness of the Holy Spirit through the completion of the Sacraments of Initiation. Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by the outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seals one’s baptism and unites the believer intimately to Christ and equips one to live as a disciple.
Confirmation Program Curriculum
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Chosen utilizes a powerful and effective methodology with lessons designed to capture teens’ attention and present the faith in new and unexpected ways. Featuring multiple dynamic presenters in visually stunning, fast-paced videos, along with fully integrated written materials for students and leaders as well as a rich offering of online resources, Chosen is unlike anything available in the Church today.
YDisciples Confirmation: Every year, millions of Catholics receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in their parishes. It is one of the three sacraments of initiation (CCC 1212) that bestows the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and empowers Catholics to go and spread the Gospel to all the world. The Holy Spirit is powerful, and many great miracles and mighty works have been accomplished through him. When the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit, they became some of the most influential people in the world.
So why don't we see the same power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of so many Catholics today? Why do we not see the Church and the Gospel spread by the millions of Catholics who received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Could it be that, too often, Confirmation seems like a graduation or an ending of faith formation? Or, is there a lack of understanding on the part of the Confirmandi of what is actually taking place in the Rite? Whatever the reason, it is the case that confirmed Catholics who have not been moved to mission are failing to cooperate with the grace of the Holy Spirit.
YDisciple: Confirmation digs deep into the presence and power of the Holy Spirit throughout salvation history, how he works in our lives today, the powerful signs and symbols in the Rite of Confirmation, and our mission in the world as confirmed Catholics.
9th Grade - Confirmation I and 10th Grade - Confirmation II
St. Gerard's Confirmation Program is a 2-year program
For questions, please contact: confirmation@saintgerard.org
St. Gerard’s Parish offers a two-year Confirmation program that is directed toward making our Catholic faith relevant to the world in which we live. The first year works on helping the candidates understand that our faith is not simply a lesson in history but a lived experience in everyday life. We explore the two worlds of science and religion. The second year we explore the value system of the world around us and the ways in which the Holy Spirit helps us to live lives that fulfill our destiny on earth.
Ninth grade students and their families are required to commit to a Youth Ministry committee service project. Tenth grade families are required to participate as a family in ONE Sunday evening 6:00 Mass. Confirmation Mass sign-ups will be done through Sign-Up Genius as well. Link can be found here.
Confirmation at St. John the Evangelist
9th Grade - Confirmation I and 10th Grade - Confirmation II
St. John's Confirmation Program is a 2-year program
For questions, please contact Nancy Cunniff at ncunniff@cantoncatholic.org
The Confirmation classes take place approximately once a month on Sunday. The Confirmation Candidates attend the 11:30 AM Sunday Mass with their families and the Candidates participate in class from 12:30PM-2: 00 PM.
The Confirmation Program consists of two years of formation, beginning in the 9th grade with preparation and the reception of the sacrament in spring of the 10th grade. The Confirmation preparation process guides the candidate into the experience of the fullness of the Holy Spirit through the completion of the Sacraments of Initiation. Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by the outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seals one’s baptism and unites the believer intimately to Christ and equips one to live as a disciple.
Confirmation Program Curriculum
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Chosen utilizes a powerful and effective methodology with lessons designed to capture teens’ attention and present the faith in new and unexpected ways. Featuring multiple dynamic presenters in visually stunning, fast-paced videos, along with fully integrated written materials for students and leaders as well as a rich offering of online resources, Chosen is unlike anything available in the Church today.
YDisciples Confirmation: Every year, millions of Catholics receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in their parishes. It is one of the three sacraments of initiation (CCC 1212) that bestows the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and empowers Catholics to go and spread the Gospel to all the world. The Holy Spirit is powerful, and many great miracles and mighty works have been accomplished through him. When the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit, they became some of the most influential people in the world.
So why don't we see the same power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of so many Catholics today? Why do we not see the Church and the Gospel spread by the millions of Catholics who received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Could it be that, too often, Confirmation seems like a graduation or an ending of faith formation? Or, is there a lack of understanding on the part of the Confirmandi of what is actually taking place in the Rite? Whatever the reason, it is the case that confirmed Catholics who have not been moved to mission are failing to cooperate with the grace of the Holy Spirit.
YDisciple: Confirmation digs deep into the presence and power of the Holy Spirit throughout salvation history, how he works in our lives today, the powerful signs and symbols in the Rite of Confirmation, and our mission in the world as confirmed Catholics.
Registration Forms
2-Year Registration for 9th Grade Students Click Here -- REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Year 2 Registration for 10th Grade Students Click Here -- REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Year 2 Registration for 10th Grade Students Click Here -- REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Confirmation Tuition Fees
Tuition for all incoming first-year and second-year registrants will be $200.
SECOND-YEAR CLASSES
10th Grade Schedule for St. Gerard Majella
For 10th grade, each student is required to attend FOUR CLASS SESSIONS. Each SESSION has FOUR DIFFERENT DATE options. They only need to attend ONE DATE PER SESSION. Please sign up accordingly. Students may sign up via Sign Up Genius. All class options can be found on the YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR. And all this information will be posted on the website. Please note for 10th grade, all classes are an hour and a half.
Class Options per Session are as follows:
SESSION 1 DATE OPTIONS: SESSION 2 DATE OPTIONS:
Tuesday, January 7th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, February 4th 7-8:30PM
Tuesday, January 14th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, February 11th 7-8:30PM
Tuesday, January 21st 7-8:30PM Tuesday, February 25th 7-8:30PM
Thursday, January 30th 7-8:30PM Thursday, February 27th 7-8:30PM
SESSION 3 DATE OPTIONS: SESSION 4 DATE OPTIONS:
Tuesday, March 3rd 7-8:30PM Tuesday, April 7th 7-8:30PM
Tuesday, March 10th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, April 14th 7-8:30PM
Tuesday, March 17th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, April 28th 7-8:30PM
Thursday, March 26th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, April 30th 7-8:30PM
Class signups can be found here:
Session 1: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FADA923A4F85-10th9
Session 2: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FADA923A4F85-10th10
Session 3: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FADA923A4F85-10th11
Session 4: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FADA923A4F85-10th12
Class Options per Session are as follows:
SESSION 1 DATE OPTIONS: SESSION 2 DATE OPTIONS:
Tuesday, January 7th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, February 4th 7-8:30PM
Tuesday, January 14th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, February 11th 7-8:30PM
Tuesday, January 21st 7-8:30PM Tuesday, February 25th 7-8:30PM
Thursday, January 30th 7-8:30PM Thursday, February 27th 7-8:30PM
SESSION 3 DATE OPTIONS: SESSION 4 DATE OPTIONS:
Tuesday, March 3rd 7-8:30PM Tuesday, April 7th 7-8:30PM
Tuesday, March 10th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, April 14th 7-8:30PM
Tuesday, March 17th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, April 28th 7-8:30PM
Thursday, March 26th 7-8:30PM Tuesday, April 30th 7-8:30PM
Class signups can be found here:
Session 1: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FADA923A4F85-10th9
Session 2: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FADA923A4F85-10th10
Session 3: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FADA923A4F85-10th11
Session 4: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4FADA923A4F85-10th12
- Sign up and participate in ONE 6pm Sunday Family Mass (*see below for more information).
- Complete retreat:
- The GIRLS retreat will be: Saturday, March 21st 12:30PM - 11:00PM AND Sunday, March 22nd 12:30PM - 7:00PM (includes 6PM mass which we invite parents and family to attend).
- The BOYS Retreat will be: Saturday, April 4th 12:30PM - 11:00PM AND Sunday, April 5th 12:30PM - 7:00PM (includes 6PM mass which we invite parents and family to attend).
- Write a faith statement.
To help prepare for Family Mass at St.Gerard:
- Please visit this link PRIOR to your scheduled Mass. This website will help prepare families of the assigned readings.
- Readings can be found by:
- Navigating the calendar on the right side of the website
- Clicking on the specific Sunday you have signed up for
- You will find the First Readings, Responsorial Psalm, AND Second Reading
- Each group is required for all three readings
- It is HIGHLY recommended that families read these readings before their Mass to help practice and gain familiarity.
- That families to come PREPARED with a Prayer of the Faithful.
- By taking the time to prepare for the mass and discuss with other family members, will help ensure a more beneficial experience for all members.
- All family members are invited and encouraged to attend.
- We kindly ask you to show up at 5:30 PM and to dress appropriately.
