Good Afternoon Confirmandi and Parents!
I hope you are doing well! We are just 6 weeks away from Confirmation and final preparations are underway. I know most mentor groups are having their last meetings in the next couple of weeks and everyone is busily preparing for the big day. We are so excited for the next generation to be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and become soldiers of Christ!
As we approach Confirmation Day, there are a few things to note:
Final Day of Reflection and Rehearsal - April 16, 1-3pm
Confirmation Mass RSVP
Outstanding Saint and Sponsor Forms - Need as soon as possible
Expected Attire for Confirmation
What to expect on Confirmation Day
Please see below for the details.
Final Day of Reflection and Rehearsal: April 16!
Our final day of reflection is right around the corner and it iss very important for our Confirmandi as it will include our rehearsal for the Confirmation Mass. We will start in Weitzel Hall to talk about the significance of the parts of this liturgy and their role in them. After this presentation we will move over to the Church for rehearsal. The Confirmandi will learn their seat assignments and we will do run throughs of each part. We will end the day with snacks and a final session in Weitzel Hall before dismissal at 3pm. All Confirmandi are expected to attend. (Sponsors and parents do not need to attend.)
Confirmation Mass RSVP
Please use this RSVP to let me know the number of people you anticipate sitting in your pew in support of your Confirmandi. Please be sure to include the Confirmandi in this number. If you have multiple Confirmandi in your family, please leave me a note on the sign up if you would like more than one pew.
I will be utilizing this RSVP as I prepare our seating assignments for the Confirmation Mass (along with many other factors). Pew assignments will be sent out before our Day of Reflection on April 16.
Outstanding Saint and Sponsor Forms
I must have all outstanding forms by April 1. There are lists that must be sent to the diocese, certificates to prepare, and sacramental records that must be in order. If you have not done so already, please return the attached forms to me via email (youthministry@zionsvillecatholic.com) or to the Parish Office.
Expected Dress for Confirmation
Confirmation is a momentous day in one's journey of faith and one should dress for the occasion. Just like your Baptism and First Communion you are coming forward to encounter Christ in a powerful way. While white dresses are not required, the Bishop expects that Confirmandi dress appropriately for the occasion. Please see the document below for expected dress for both young men and young women.
What to Expect on Confirmation Day
On Confirmation evening the Church will be full of joy and anticipation for the Mass that is about to take place! Below are a few important times to make note of as you plan for the big day.
Early Evening: Family photo opportunities with our photographer. The link to sign up to have photos taken before the Confirmation Mass will be sent out closer to time
6:30pm: Confirmandi and sponsors sign in at the kiosk in the Church Narthex.
6:45pm: Address by Bishop Doherty (Confirmandi and Sponsors are expected to be seated in their pews.)
7:00pm Sharp: Mass Begins
Following Mass: Group Photo with the Bishop Doherty