Confirmation





Sunday School First Sacraments Elementary Formation Middle School Formation High School Formation Confirmation Home School Faith Formation Resources Adult Formation RCIA Vacation Bible School Faith Formation Staff	Confirmation The Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation together constitute the Sacraments of Christian Initiation. It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the Sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. From this fact, Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace. It roots us more deeply in our relationship with God and more firmly to Jesus. It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us. It also gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action. Like Baptism, it is only given once. (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1302) The Church of the Epiphany celebrates Confirmation with our teens in tenth grade. Students are expected to be participating in the parish faith formation program, attend a Catholic High School or be part of a formal Home School Program. The parish has several meetings to do the immediate preparation for the sacrament. If you have questions about the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call Janine at 763.862.4333. Confirmation Retreats Confirmation retreats are January 16, February 6, and March 6, 2010. All retreats are from 11AM-6:30PM. Youth should go to the gym upon arrival and check-in. Participants do not need to bring anything. All materials are provided. Lunch is served at approximately 1PM. The cost of the retreat is included in your faith formation tuition. Youth currently in our program who did not register by the December 31, 2009 deadline have been assigned a retreat date. All retreats are currently full. If you have any questions about your son or daughter’s retreat or would like to request a date change, please contact Janine at 763.862.4333 or jricker@epiphanymn.org. Click here for registration forms. Click here for the Confirmation Data Sheet Click here for the Confirmation service log Click here for the Service Project Reflective paper guidelines Click here for the Letter to the Pastor guidelines Click here for the guide sheet for making up lessons missed during class time. Confirmation for Epiphany will be celebrated at Epiphany on April 26, 2010.