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Larry Thomaslthomasstjosephparish.comDirector of Youth Ministry / Safe Environment Coordinator
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Introducing the Confirmation Class of 2021We are blessed to introduce the 2021 Confirmation Class of St. Joseph's Catholic Community. These youth have spent the past two years attending faith formation meetings every Sunday, attending retreats and meeting with their confirmation sponsors as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. On Wednesday, May 12th, 22 Candidates from our parish were Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. It was a beautiful liturgy with an excellent homily and wonderfully inspiring and uplifting music. Thank you to the candidates, their sponsors, the musicians, the vocalists and to Fr. Terry for a moving and prayerful Sacramental experience. The Recorded Confirmation 2021 Mass is available by clicking on our YouTube Channel or the graphic below.
2021 Confirmation InformationGrade 9
NET Retreat: Wednesday, April 28, 5:00p - 9:00p at the Parish Center. Boxed dinners will be served. The Liability/ Registration Form is required only if you are not registered and/or completed these forms for ON THE ROCK.
Candidate and Sponsor Meeting: Sunday, May 2, 6:00p, online via Zoom. Watch email for the link.
NOTE: If you stopped attending the virtual meetings or decided that you were not going to be a participant for the 2020-2021 school year, that is OK. You can pick up the preparation for confirmation again next year and be confirmed in grade 11. If this applies to you, you do not need to attend the meeting on May 2 or the NET Retreat on April 28.
Grade 10
Confirmation Retreat: Saturday Feb 6 (9:00a - 12:35p; Sunday Feb 7 (11:30a - 2:30p)
Rite of Welcome Mass, Mass of Sending and Confirmation Dinner:
Unfortunately, these events will not occur due to the pandemic.
Confirmation Specific Classes - Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17 and 24 via Zoom,
7:15p - 8:45p
Sacrament of Confirmation: Wednesday May 12, St. Joseph Parish Center, 7:00p
(Arrive at 6:30p). Mass presided by Father Terry Rassmussen.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATIONConfirmation 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.
Past Confirmation Recaps
Please REJOICE with us in the celebration of our young people who have shown their dedication over the last 2-years in choosing Catholicism as their guiding light!
The Sacrament of Confirmation was received by 33 candidants from Father Terry at the Parish Center on Tuesday, August 4, August 11 and August 25, 2020
The Confirmation Mass was livestreamed and is available for those interested.
See the Links section to access the Mass and Confirmation Tribute.