THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
“Lord, send out your spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
Psalm 104
The Sacrament of Confirmation, along with Baptism and Eucharist, is one of the three sacraments of initiation. At Confirmation the Holy Spirit strengthens the Baptized Christian and endows her or him with gifts to enable us to carry out our mission to be Christ in the world and to continue building God’s kingdom. To be fully a member of the Catholic Church, one needs to be Baptized, Confirmed and receive first Eucharist.
Confirmation is a two year process of preparation at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish through our teen program. This journey invites the youth to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Our goal is that our youth become further acquainted with the unconditional Love of God so that they might face the challenges of life rooted in faith and without fear.
SPONSOR CERTIFICATES: You must be a registered, active member of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish in order to obtain a sponsor certificate. Please call the parish office at least three weeks before the Baptism or celebration of Confirmation. Thank you.
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St. Elizabeth of the Trinity
Religious Education
Grade 10 Confirmation Schedule 2019
Monday Classes Tuesday Classes Wednesday Classes Thursday Classes
October 7 October 8 October 9 October 10
November 4 November 5 November 6 November 7
Mass Attendance
The following is a list of dates that all Confirmation candidates are expected to attend a weekend mass. After mass, students are to pick up a copy of an assignment that is to be completed and returned to class at their next meeting time.
October 12/13
November 2/3
Confessions
All students are required to receive the sacrament of reconciliation prior to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We have scheduled confessions on October 23 starting at 6:45 pm at St. Therese Church.
Confirmation Retreat
We have scheduled two Confirmation Retreats at St. Therese Church basement. Classes that meet on Monday and Tuesday will attend a mandatory retreat on October 19th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Classes that meet on Wednesday and Thursday will attend a mandatory retreat on October 26th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. We will be serving pizza, beverages and dessert.
(please contact the Religious Education Office if your student has any special dietary needs)
Rehearsal for Confirmation
Thursday, November 14th
Monday and Tuesday classes will start at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday classes will start at 7:00 p.m.
Confirmation Attire
All Confirmation candidates will were robes during the ceremony.
Boys will be provided with a red tie and red robe. A white dress shirt should be worn.
Girls will be provided with a white robe.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, November 16, 2019
at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Ave. North Haven, CT 06473.
Monday and Tuesday classes will celebrate the Sacrament at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday and Thursday classes will celebrate the Sacrament at 1:00 p.m.
We ask that all students and their sponsors gather in the basement of the church a half hour before the ceremony starts.