CONFIRMATION

[See Confirmation pictures from 12/6 celebration]

FACILITATOR:  Joe Rinaldi, Youth Minister  (joerinaldi@stbridgetchurch.org)

MEETING TIMES:  Beginning October 1st, 2009, on alternate Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. 

[Note -- meeting times are now changed to 7:30 p.m., at the request of the youth in our Confirmation group!]

CONFIRMANDI: Candidates must be at least juniors in high school.  Candidates must be actively practicing their faith by attending weekend Eucharist at St. Bridget regularly, and participating in the youth ministry programs of the parish. 

Confirmation is a commitment of time and energy on the part of the confirmation candidate and their sponsor.  In addition to scheduled sessions, there will be a service project as well as an overnight retreat, on October 23rd-25th. The program is an exploration of the candidates belief systems that should lead to a reaffirmation of the candidates Catholic Christian Commitment.

DESCRIPTION:  Confirmandi must prepare for confirmation through a series of gatherings where they can explore Christianity and the meaning of the promises they will make. 

HOW I CAN GET INVOLVED:  Each confirmandi needs a sponsor.  The roll of the sponsor is to be present in the candidates life.  Answer questions that they might have and explore with them through there own experience what it means to be a Catholic Christian.

Chaperones and drivers are needed for the various community and faith building activities that the confirmandi attend.

See Fr. Tim's invitation letter and description of the Confirmation program.