-
Contact Us
-
Larry Thomaslthomasstjosephparish.comDirector of Youth Ministry and Confirmation -
Fr. Terry Rassmussentrassmussenstjosephparish.comPastor
-
-
Confirmation
2020 Confirmation Information
Grade 10
Rite of Welcome Mass: Sunday March 1, Parish Center, 6:00p
Confirmation Specific Classes: Wednesdays March 18 (Cancelled), April 15, April 22, and April 29, Little Church, 7:15p - 8:45p (NOTE: April 29 is a change from the date originally published due to Spring Break.)
Mass of Sending: Sunday April 26, Parish Center, 6:00p - 7:00p
Confirmation Dinner: Sunday April 26, Parish Center, 7:00p - 8:00p
Confirmation: Sunday May 3, Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis, 1:30p - 3:00p
Grade 9
Twilight NET Retreat: Wednesday April 29, 5:00p - 9:00p, includes dinner.
Candidate and Sponsor Meeting: Sunday May 3, Chapel, 7:15p - 8:15p,
2019 Confirmants
Confirmation preparation is a two-year program for high school students, generally beginning in 9th grade. Those desiring to receive Confirmation are asked to attend On the Rock, our high school youth ministry program, for two years as a way to grow in their discipleship before receiving the sacrament. Youth also attend a weekend retreat and a four-week course offered in the spring of their second year that focuses specifically on Confirmation. We encourage participation in parish service events as well.
Year One - Candidates Must:- Provide a copy of the registrants baptismal certificate.
- Attend On-the-Rock weekly.
- Attend mass weekly and complete 10 Mass Notes.
- Turn in the Sponsor Information Sheet.
- Serve their family and this parish and turn in the reflection packet.
- Attend NET retreat at the Parish Center.
- Provide set-up and clean-up for the Confirmation Dinner (Freshmen/Parents).
Year Two - Candidates Must:- Attend On-the-Rock weekly.
- Turn-in the Saint’s name they have chosen .
- Attend Mass weekly.
- Complete and turn in Candidate and Parent essay.
- Attend the Confirmation retreat at a retreat center.
- Serve their family, this parish, and the larger community and turn in their reflection packet.
- Attend our Sunday Confirmation sessions at the Little Church.
- Schedule an interview during April with the Director of Youth Ministry or the Pastor.
- Attend the Confirmation Mass (see links for Walk-Through of Confirmation Rite).
Adult Confirmation
Adults who have been baptized and would like to be confirmed usually meet with an RCIA team member for a few weeks. A date is set with the pastor when the candidate is ready to be confirmed.