2023-2024 Registration is DUE BY SEPT 15!
Liz Reid, Confirmation Coordinator
Email: StMattRelEd@gmail.com
Phone: 203-838-3788, ext. 107
Diocesan-Parent Consent-and-Release
FAITH FORMATION 2023-24 CALENDAR:
Dear 6th Grade Pre-Confirmation & 7th Grade Pre-Confirmation Students, Registration is now open. Letters detailing the program requirements for both 6th & 7th Grade were emailed and are below. The 6th Grade Program will consist of ONE CLASS at Church PER MONTH, and ONE SESSION of the City Collaborative Youth Group at All Saints Catholic school PER MONTH. The 7th Grade Confirmation Program will consist of TWO Sunday Classes at Church per month. Please read the letters below for more information. Registration fee is $300. Registration is DUE BY SEPTEMBER 15. Looking forward to an exciting year! Liz Reid
6TH GRADE
- GRADE 6: 6th Grade Pre-Confirmation Registration LETTER 2023-2024
- Diocesan-Parent Consent-and-Release
Registration fee for Confirmation Prep: $300 ($200 for class, books and materials at church, and $100 for snacks, materials, rental fee and supplies at All Saints). Catholic School Students only need to register for and attend the All Saints portion (cost $100 to register).
7TH GRADE
- GRADE 7: 7th-Grade-Confirmation-Registration-Letter-2023-2024
- Diocesan-Parent Consent-and-Release
- Registration fee for Confirmation: $300 (for classes, confirmation robes, retreat, and supplies).
If you have any questions or if you are having trouble with the registration fee please contact Liz Reid directly.
WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?
The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or “confirm” the Baptized in union with Christ and equip them to share their gifts, live, and give great witness to their faith as they build up the Kingdom of God. The entire Confirmation team is looking forward to an exciting year!
Confirmation is a Sacrament that gives each of the candidates many privileges in the church. First, you will be considered a full member of the Church. You will be able to be Godparents to children at Baptism and you can be a Sponsor to candidates at Confirmation (at age 16). Along with the privileges come duties that you take upon yourself as a confirmed Catholic. One of the main duties is to follow Christ through following the Commandments. Your visible following of Christ can be seen in your participation of the Holy Mass every weekend and Holy Days of Obligation. You will also demonstrate your following Christ by your service. As a Parish it is our duty to see that you are given enough opportunities to worship and serve God.
Our mission is:
- To support the faith formation that occurs at home
- To foster enthusiasm for living the Catholic faith
- To give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- To encourage family participation in the life of the Church
Our goals are:
- To teach the Catholic faith
- To encourage a commitment to Jesus Christ
- To create a community spirit that inspires active participation in parish life
- To encourage prayer which leads to a deeper relationship with a loving God
- To assist parents in their role as primary instructors of our Catholic Faith
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