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    Confirmation 2020

    A special message from Bishop Burbidge
    ​to our Confirmandi.

    ​​The sacrament of Confirmation
    ​will be celebrated at Good Shepherd 
    Saturday, November 21
    ​10:30am and 1:30pm

    LIVESTREAM OF MASSES:
    10:30am Confirmation Mass: 
    https://youtu.be/jC-9SEOzdU0
    1:30pm Confirmation Mass: https://youtu.be/ixGH-8OBweY
    INSTRUCTIONS FOR FAMILIES: 11/21 MASS

    I. MASS ASSIGNMENTS
    • Please see the list of Mass Assignments HERE.
    • If your child’s Sponsor cannot attend the Confirmation Mass, one parent will stand in as proxy for the Sponsor.
    • Please see the dress code HERE.

    III. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
    1. Parents are responsible for ensuring their Confirmandi receives the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to their Confirmation Day.  Due to COVID, we will not have a Reconciliation Service. Visit the Confirmation Resources Page for resources on preparing for and receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation.
    2. Good Shepherd offers Confession at multiple times throughout the week:
      1. Wednesdays          6:00pm – 7:00pm
      2. Saturdays               8:00am – 8:50am
      3. Saturdays               4:00pm – 4:50pm
     
    IV. CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL – only the Candidate and Sponsor (or one parent) attend the Rehearsal.
    • .November 21 Confirmation
      • 10:30am Mass – Rehearsal takes place Tuesday, Nov 17 from 7:30-8:30pm.
      • 1:30pm Mass – Rehearsal takes place Wednesday, Nov 18 from 7:30-8:30pm.
     
    V. SAFETY MEASURES
    Good Shepherd continues to keep the safety of our parishioners and guests as our top priority by complying with CDC, the State of Virginia and the Diocese of Arlington COVID-19 safety rules and guidelines. 
     
    Please take careful note of these safety precautions and requirements and notify your guests accordingly:
    • Candidates will be assigned a pew where they will sit with their Sponsor and family. Ushers will escort families one-by-one to their assigned pew, and direct families to depart one-by-one after the Mass.
    • Face coverings are required for each person.
    • As with all Masses at Good Shepherd, a professional cleaning company will clean the pews, restrooms and high-touch surfaces between Masses.
    • There will be no reception or photo line after Masses. We invite families to take pictures outside after the Mass.
     
    VI. CONFIRMATION DELAYS
    If you would prefer to delay your child’s Confirmation to a future date beyond November 21, you must notify Rosie Driscoll (r.driscoll@gs-cc.org). Families who choose to delay Confirmation will be notified of the 2021 Confirmation date in the Spring.

    VII. RESOURCES FOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
    Please visit the Confirmation Resources Page for:
    • ​How to go to Confession
    • A review of the sacrament of Confirmation
    • Discussion questions for Candidates and Sponsors
    Good Shepherd Catholic Church
    8710 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, Virginia 22309
    Phone: (703) 780-4055    FAX:
    (703) 842-8232    Email: office@gs-cc.org
    Office Hours: M-F 9:30am - 5:00pm  Closed Saturday  Open 1st,  3rd and 5th Sundays 8am - 4pm 

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