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2023-2024Confirmation Mass Date: May 3, 2024
Email Charlie Berneche at cberneche@stmarkdenton.org
We will offer both fall and spring confirmation preparation sessions to prepare for our spring confirmation Mass. Confirmation preparation sessions are offered IN ADDITION to your teen's regular formation (Life Teen or BoB/Wow)CCC 1319A candidate for Confirmation who has attained the age of reason must profess the faith, be in the state of grace, have the intention of receiving the sacrament, and be prepared to assume the role of disciple and witness to Christ, both within the ecclesial community and in temporal affairs.
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Who Can Recieve the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Each baptized Catholic can and should recieve the Sacrament of Confirmation. The candidate may request the Sacrament if they:
1) Are baptized and able to renew baptismal promises
2) Are open to recieving the gifts of the Holy Spirit
3) Have recieved thier First Communion, are participating in the Sunday Mass and the sacramental life of the Church (Teens who have not recieved the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion will be placed on the RCIA track).
4) Have reached 15 years of age
5) Are willing to commit to active involvment in the Confirmation preparation process offered by St. Mark Catholic Church
6) Are willing to continue to grow in faith as a lifelong disciple of Christ through the Sacramental life of the Church following Confirmation.
Confirmation Packet and Sponsor Form
Classes are held in the RE Building from 1:30-3:30pm according to the calendar in the Confirmation Packet. Please look over the absence policy in the packet if a candidate misses a session. If a candidate is unable to commit to the Sunday sessions please contact Charlie Berneche.
Candidates are required to chose a Confirmation sponsor in order to be confirmed. Candidates must have their Sponsor fill out the Sponsor form and return it to Andrea Woolums at St. Mark's church office. Sponsor requirements are found in the Confirmation Packet.
Candidates are also expected to meet with their sponsors outside of class on their own time a minimum of 4 times throughout their Confirmation Preperation. These meeting can be virtual or in person.Retreat
The Confirmation Retreat will be held at St. Mark from 9am-4 pm in the Parish Hall in the Spring.
Every candidate is expected participate in all opportunities given to them in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. As part of their Confirmation journey St. Mark will host a one day Confirmation retreat for all candidates as a day of reflection to pray deeply about what they are saying “yes” to on the day of Confirmation.
The purpose for this one day retreat is to take what has been discussed in the classes and practice applying what has been learned to their everyday lives to better prepare them to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Saint Report
As explained in the Confirmation Packet, each teen can pick a saint for their Confirmation name and write a one-page report on that saint. Chosen patron saints must be the same gender as the teens who choses them. There is a saint praying specifically for each candidate. It is expected that each candidate prayerfully discern and research which saint is praying for him/her.
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The Confirmation Process
The preparation of Confirmation candidates will be done through a process of formation which includes instruction, guided reflection, participation in small groups and service to the faith community. The formation process will begin in September and conclude tentatively in May. Candidates preparing for the Rite of Confirmation (R.O.C.) will be expected to work with parents, individual sponsors, small group mentors, and the confirmation coordinator, as well as various parish ministers.
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Requirements
Initial Meeting: All candidates wishing to recieve the sacrament of confirmation must meet with the confirmation coordinator prior to registering for the Confirmation Prep class. No candidate will be enrolled until he/she has completed this Initial Meeting. In order to schedule a meeting contact Andrea Woolums at (940)222-8290 or cberneche@stmarkdenton.org.
Sacraments: Teens must have been baptized, have received communion and celebrated their first reconciliation. Teens who have not completed this will enter RCIA(C) which will be explained to you during the registration process.
Faith Practice: Teens must be currently practicing the Catholic faith, specifically, gathering with the parish community for Sunday Worship.
Ongoing Formation: Candidates are required to be involved in some other ministry of the Catholic Church outside of Confirmation class. It is highly recommended that this ministry be Life Teen since it is a place for the candidate to further their knowledge of Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church. If you have further questions on what qualifies for another ministry of the Church ask the Confirmation Coordinator. Life Teen is held on Sunday evenings from 5:15-7:00pm in the Main Worship Space.
Parental Involvment: Parents will be invited to attend all of the confirmation formation sessions and are asked to actively pray for their teen's preparation and reception of the sacrament.
A Catholic, of high school age, who is registered at another parish, wanting to prepare for and receive Confirmation at St. Mark must have written approval from his/her pastor. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the Pastor of St. Mark, in consultation with the High School Confirmation Coordinator and the Director of Religious Education.Initial Meeting
The initial intake conversation is an important step in laying out an individualized plan for each candidate based on their spiritual needs. This initial meeting will help us understand your teen’s readiness to be confirmed. This is more about gauging the candidate’s understanding of the Catholic faith and how they are currently living in accordance with Christ and His Church. This is a diologue between the Confirmation Coordinator, the Candidate, and their parent(s).
You can sign up for a meeting at the link above left. The following requirements are needed at the meeting. Failure to produce all items will result in postponing the intial meeting until they can be produced.
Submitted Religious Education Registration Form (if not already turned in) Full Payment of Fees (Done during Initial Meeting)- Registration Fee - $50 per student
- Cash, check, or credit
Copy of Baptism Certificate
First Communion Certificate
Completed the Inital Meeting Questionnaire Google Form
(See link below)