Confirmation Candiates
For those students only being Confirmed this Spring
RITE OF CONFIRMATION:
DATE: Saturday, April 29, 10am, 2023 Basilica, Minneapolis (arrive at 9:15pm)
SEATING: *4 guranteed seats- 1 for Confirmand Candidate, 1 for Sponsor, 1 for Mom, 1 for Dad
*additional family can be in general seating
CONFIRMAND TASKS:
Complete everything below to celebrate the Rite of Confirmation
+Confirmand Readiness Survey Form - DUE Feb 1st
To see the recorded / completed list see link in Flocknote to get secure webpage.
+Saint Selection Form - DUE April 1st
Every student needs to select a Saint Name to be used during the Confirmation Rite.
To see the recorded / completed list see link in Flocknote to get secure webpage.
Sponsor Activities & Tasks
Confirmands need select a sponsor, who is a practicing Catholic (and not their parent), and to meet twice (either In-person, by video, or by phone) to share the Faith.
+Sponsor Eligibility Form - DUE Feb 1st
Sponsor Eligibility Form.pdf - Sponsor fill's out and turns into their Home Parish, who will mail to St. Stephen's.
1st Sponsor Confirmation Meeting - DUE April 1
BEFORE: Send to sponsor and watch the two videos below on Confirmation & print questions
Video #1: Confirmation - Flame of Faith
Video #2: Bishop Barron on the Sacrament of Confirmation
1-Sponsor Confirmation_QUESTIONS.pdf - PRINT OFF
DURING: Discuss printed off Questions & take notes
+1st Sponsor Activity-Confirmation Reflection Form - DUE April 1
AFTER: Fill out the reflection form above
2nd Sponsor Mass Meeting - DUE April 1
BEFORE: Attend the SAME Mass together OR watch the SAME Mass Online.
2-Sponsor Mass_QUESTIONS.pdf - PRINT OFF
DURING: Discuss printed off Questions & take notes. Review the Gospel from Website here.
+2nd Sponsor Activity-Mass Reflection Form - DUE April 1
AFTER: Fill out the reflection form above
To see the recorded / completed list see link in Flocknote to get secure webpage.
Letter to Pastor Form - DUE April 1st
To see the recorded / completed list see link in Flocknote to get secure webpage.
Thank You Note for Your Catechist Form - DUE May 1
To see the recorded / completed list see link in Flocknote to get secure webpage.
OTHER ITEMS:
Rite of Confirmation Preparation Event:
TBD, 6-7:30pm. For candidates, parents, and sponsors (if available) to practice for the Rite.
Confession with multiple Priests available.
Confession Preparation
Receive the Holy Spirit with a clean soul. Go 1 to 14 days before Rite. Review the pdfs below, then go to Reconciliation before the Confirmation Sacrament.
How to go to Confession | Examination of Conscience
Confession Times: Wed: 7pm | Sat 3:30-4:30pm | Sun: 9:30-10:15am
Dress Code for Confirmation
Candidates, sponsors and family are to dress united as followers of Christ - reflecting humility and modesty. Let the focus be on God’s grace and gift to His disciples and not to create distractful or sinful attention.
Dress Code List