Confirmation Program Meeting Dates
All normal meetings are from 12:30-3:30 pm in the hall. A parent/sponsor is required to be present for all meetings.
April 19th
May 17th
August 23rd
Retreat: September 4-6
October 18th
Confirmation: November 8 @ 11:00 am
St. Martin de Porres celebrates the Sacrament of Confirmation with those who are in the 11th grade. Preparation normally begins in the Spring of 10th grade. Registration will open in March for those who would like to receive the Sacrament.
If you're looking for the requirements for Confirmation, sponsor information, and other useful things, please click the link below for the Diocesan requirements for Confirmation.
Diocesan Requirements for Confirmation
2 years of faith formation prior to the candidates junior year are required to receive the Sacrament.
Here are some to do's you'll need to be aware of:
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You MUST regularly attend and participate in Mass EVERY Sunday.
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Attend and participate in the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil)
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Attend all Confirmation classes with a parent/Godparent/sponsor
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Attend and participate in the Confirmation Retreat (Labor Day Weekend)
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Participate in all Confirmation classes (We’re trying to make disciples, not bumps on a log)
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Choose a sponsor – Have them fill out the sponsor paperwork
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Choose a Confirmation Name (Don’t worry, we’ll do this in class)
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Write and send a letter to the Bishop requesting the Sacrament (We’ll do this in class too)
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Go to Confession the week prior to Confirmation
10.Serve at least 10 sessions of a lay ecclesial ministry of your choice before Confirmation
11. Spend at least 10 minutes with your Bible every week.
12. Supply the Church Office with a COPY of your Baptismal Certificate
For any other information you may have questions about, please contact Kevin Kapchinski, Director of Faith Formation at dff@stmartindp.org or call (512) 858-5667