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Adult Confirmation
This is the process in which the entire Parish is engaged in forming people in the Catholic faith. People who may never have been baptized or are members of another faith are included in the process. Catholics who have never received sacraments of the Holy Eucharist, reconciliation, or Confirmation are encouraged to participate
Meeting Location:
Parish Center
Coordinator:
Sr. Mary Samson, SCHJ
Objective:
Instruction and support of interested persons.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- participate in weekly sessions of instruction
- be available to candidates as resource and guide
- deepen one's own learning about Catholicism
- attendance at rites of acceptance, election, and holy Saturday vigil
Qualifications:
- registered member of the Parish
- person of faith with basic understanding of Catholicism
- understanding of RCIA and RICIC
- willingness to walk the Journey of Faith and share one's own faith in a supportive manner
Training:
Coordinator will meet with interested person's to provide information about program.
Time of Ministry:
Day varies, time to be determined. Meets 1 ½ hr weekly and 1 hr of preparation.
Length of Commitment:
2 years with option to renew.
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