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Confirmation Preparation Program 2nd Year Confirmation Candidates are required to complete the following elements in preparation for the sacrament: |
JANUARY - JUNE
Called to Mercy
Called to Mercy (St. Mary's Press) is an engaging online curriculum that provides the fundamental catechesis about the sacrament of Confirmation.
Small Groups
Candidates gather virtually every two weeks with a small group of peers and two adult mentors. In the small group gatherings, the adult mentors will guide teens to reflect upon the content and questions offered in the Called to Mercy modules, and guide them to develop a small Christian community of trust, faith-sharing, and fellowship.
Called to Mercy (St. Mary's Press) is an engaging online curriculum that provides the fundamental catechesis about the sacrament of Confirmation.
- Modules must be completed before the Small Group meeting in which they will be discussed.
- All modules must be completed by the last Small Group meeting. They will not be accessible after June 10.
Small Groups
Candidates gather virtually every two weeks with a small group of peers and two adult mentors. In the small group gatherings, the adult mentors will guide teens to reflect upon the content and questions offered in the Called to Mercy modules, and guide them to develop a small Christian community of trust, faith-sharing, and fellowship.
Sponsor Eligibility Letter
Due Friday, March 26 in parish office
Candidates choose a Sponsor who serves as a role model and guide in their lifelong journey of faith.
Due Friday, March 26 in parish office
Candidates choose a Sponsor who serves as a role model and guide in their lifelong journey of faith.
- Visit the Candidate Resources page to watch a video on Choosing Your Sponsor.
- Sponsors who are registered parishioners of Good Shepherd: please complete and submit the Good Shepherd Sponsor Information Form
- Sponsors who are registered at another parish (NOT Good Shepherd): please read the Sponsor Eligibilty Letter Instructions.
Confirmation Name
Due Week of April 11 to Small Group Leaders during Small Group Gathering
Our name is a powerful symbol of who we are. One of the traditional practices in the Catholic Church at the time of Confirmation is to choose a name to signify our new and deeper awareness of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. At Confirmation, the Bishop addresses us by our Confirmation name.
Due Week of April 11 to Small Group Leaders during Small Group Gathering
Our name is a powerful symbol of who we are. One of the traditional practices in the Catholic Church at the time of Confirmation is to choose a name to signify our new and deeper awareness of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. At Confirmation, the Bishop addresses us by our Confirmation name.
- Candidates may choose to keep their baptismal name, signifying that they are confirming the faith that was given to them at Baptism.
- Candidates may choose the name of a patron saint, or one of the great men or women of the Bible, who serves as a role model and guide.
JUNE - AUGUST
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Confirmation Service Project Having completed the Called to Mercy curriculum with their Small Groups in early June, Candidates will put Jesus' call to mercy into practice. The Confirmation Service Project includes:
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Looking for a way to serve at Good Shepherd? Check out Middle and High School WorkCamp, July 25-30 at Good Shepherd. See details on the Youth Ministry Page for this and other service opportunities. Contact: Miguel, m.deangel@gs-cc.org
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER
Confirmation Interview
The Confirmation Interview is an opportunity for each candidate to articulate their understanding of the sacrament of Confirmation, why they want to be confirmed, and how they think God may be calling them to put their faith in action moving forward.
The Confirmation Interview is an opportunity for each candidate to articulate their understanding of the sacrament of Confirmation, why they want to be confirmed, and how they think God may be calling them to put their faith in action moving forward.
- Candidates will sign up to be interviewed by their Small Group Leaders in September or October.
For the following events, Candidates are assigned to Group A or Group B.
Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see the list of group assignments.
Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see the list of group assignments.
Confirmation Retreat
- Saturday, September 18, 1:00 - 5:00pm - Group A
- Saturday, September 25, 1:00 - 5:00pm - Group B
Reconciliation Service (Confessions0
- Sunday, October 3, 7:45 - 9:00pm - Group A
- Sunday, October 17, 7:45 - 9:00pm - Group B
Confirmation Rehearsal
- Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 - 9:00pm - Group A
- Wednesday, October 27, 7:30 - 9:00pm - Group B
Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
- Saturday, November 6, 10:00am - Group A
- Saturday, November 6, 1:30pm - Group B
Candidates are assigned to Group A or Group B according to their Small Group:
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GROUP A
includes the following Small Groups, identified by the names of their leaders: Joanne Gemperline/Joanna Melendez Rosie Driscoll/ Liz Yap Annette Weichlein/ Jessica Neibuhr Nancy Fondriest/ Sarah Drake Kathy Santangelo/Anne Grupe Anne Grupe/ Kathy Santangelo Nancy Rosenbaum/ Tracy Inzerillo Edgar Cabanas/ Amanda Espinola |
GROUP B
includes the following Small Groups, identified by the names of their leaders: Patricia Gonzalez/ Lauren Amparo Dave and Beckie Porcaro Ingrid Sanchez-Seymour/ Rosie Driscoll Dianne Longo/ Robert Gemperline Pete Lynch/ Erin Anne Cardman Melanie Lynch Michael Mergen/Christina Steele Rosie Driscoll (High School Sac Prep Class) Candidates 2020 |