Confirmation 2020
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A special message from Bishop Burbidge
to our Confirmandi. |
Please take note of the following updates
to the celebration of Confirmation at Good Shepherd this Fall. The sacrament of Confirmation
will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Saturday, October 31 and Saturday, November 21 10:30am and 1:30pm |
I. CHANGE TO MASS TIMES (Mass dates remain the same)
NEW CONFIRMATION MASS TIMES (there are two Masses each day instead of three):
II. WHAT MASS IS MY CHILD ASSIGNED TO?
III. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
IV. CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL – only the Candidate and Sponsor (or one parent) attend the Rehearsal.
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:
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) no later than Monday, September 28. 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:
NEW CONFIRMATION MASS TIMES (there are two Masses each day instead of three):
- October 31, 10:30am
- October 31, 1:30pm
- November 21, 10:30am
- November 21, 1:30pm
II. WHAT MASS IS MY CHILD ASSIGNED TO?
- 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
- 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.
- Good Shepherd offers Confession at multiple times throughout the week:
- Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
- Saturdays 8:00am – 8:50am
- Saturdays 4:00pm – 4:50pm
IV. CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL – only the Candidate and Sponsor (or one parent) attend the Rehearsal.
- October 31 Confirmation
- 10:30am Mass – Rehearsal takes place Tuesday, Oct 27 from 7:30-8:30pm.
- 1:30pm Mass – Rehearsal takes place Wednesday, Oct 28 from 7:30-8:30pm.
- 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.
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) no later than Monday, September 28. 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