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"Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit." - Acts of the Apostles 8:14-15
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God's Love Made Visible in the Spirit.
We often say that Catholics are “sealed” with the Holy Spirit at Confirmation, because the sacrament deepens and strengthens the baptismal gift of the Holy Spirit. Any baptized person who freely asks, receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord), as well as the strength to be witness to God’s love and might in word and deed. This is typically administered by a bishop of the Church.
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8th Grade Confirmations
Preparation for Confirmation typically happens in eighth grade as part of Incarnate Word School’s curriculum, the Parish School of Religion (for students who attend public school) or special sessions in the spring semester (for students who attend private Catholic schools unattached to a parish, such as Priory, Chaminade, Visitation, and Villa Duchesne. This last group of students must complete one additional document in order to register. Please see the document labeled “For NON-IW Catholic Schools” below).
Preparation Material
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8th Grade Preparation Materials
Parent Meeting for Confirmation:
- Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:30 pm in Bollinger Hall
- Enrollment Form Due Monday, December 2, 2024
- Confirmation Retreat date: TBD
- Sponsor Conversations due April, 7, 2025
Reception of the Sacrament:
- Monday, April 28, 2025 6:45-7:45pm Practice in the church with Nicole Vonder Haar.
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7pm at Incarnate Word Parish with Fr. Brockland as celebrant.
Documents:
- For NON-IW Catholic Schools only (students at Priory, Chaminade, Visitation, Villa Duchesne, etc.)
- Private School Confirmation Registration Forms 2024-2025 (Google Form)
- Confirmation Packet (for ALL Confirmandi):
- Enrollment Form or online version (due December 2, 2024)
- Confirmation Service Hour Log Students are required to complete 15 service hours as part of the Confirmation process.
- Confirmation Sponsor Certificate (due January 27, 2025) - to be completed and returned by sponsor
- Spiritual Gifts Inventory (due February 10, 2025)
- Sponsor Conversations for ALL Confirmandi (due April 7, 2025)
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High School / Adult Confirmations
There are a number of options available, and we are happy to develop a sacramental preparation and reception plan that is based on your level of previous exposure and preparation. For more information, contact Fr. John Schneier (314-576-5366 ext. 14) or visit the RCIA page:
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
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