A Reminder For…
Confirmation Candidates and Parents
SS John & Paul Parish's Confirmation Meeting for both parents and candidates (students entering grade 9 in Fall 2009) will be held on Tuesday, February 24th, at 7:30 PM in the Church. At this meeting you will learn about the Sacrament of Confirmation and our preparation process, including weekly classes and the alternate Home-Study Model. Please note that this meeting is a required part of our Confirmation Preparation process for both parent and child -- Please attend if at all possible. For those who cannot attend, call Kate at 724-935-2104, extension 23, to arrange a make-up meeting.
Confirmation Preparation Models
There are two Confirmation Preparation models to choose from. To select your preparation model and service project, complete this form.
Weekly Classes – Beginning on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, students will attend FIVE weeks of Confirmation preparation classes from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the downstairs hall. Candidates are required to attend all FIVE classes. Class dates are 04/15/09, 04/22/09, 04/29/09, 05/13/09 & 5/27/09 (there will be no classes on 5/6 & 5/20).
The curriculum includes a Bishop Wuerl video, activities, small group discussion, and prayer experiences.
Home-Study – For those students who are unable to commit to 5 weeks of classes. In this preparation model, students watch the Bishop Wuerl video at home on their own schedule, complete & return the student booklet. In addition to the videos, students are required to attend a ONE day retreat at Gilmary. The Gilmary Retreat is being held on:
- Saturday, June 20th - Candidates will meet at Saints John and Paul at 9 AM & candidates will be bussed to Gilmary for their retreat experience and will end the day celebrating the 5:00 PM Mass at Saints John and Paul.