St. Pius X Catholic Church: Confirmation

Confirmation

For on him the Father, God, has set his seal. (John 6:27)

The Sacrament of Confirmation, like Baptism and Eucharist, is a sacrament of initiation. By the sacrament of Confirmation, the one who is confirmed is bound more perfectly to the Church and enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. It also offers the grace to give greater personal witness to Jesus.

Confirmation Preparation

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Confirmation of High School Teens
In the Diocese of Corpus Christi, preparation for Confirmation is a two-year process. Reception of the sacrament usually takes place at the end of the tenth grade year, but is also open to 11th and 12th graders. Preparation normally begins for students entering the ninth grade,

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Confirmation I (first year of preparation)
Students from public schools must attend Confirmation preparation classes on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Confirmation candidates must attend all classes, with only three excused absences permissible with a note from the parents. Participation in the LifeTeen program is also required at least twice a month.

Students who are enrolled in a Catholic High School may fulfill their first year of Confirmation preparation through their school’s religion classes. However, they should be participating in St. Pius X Parish through regular Mass attendance and the LifeTeen program on Sunday nights at least twice a month.

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Confirmation II (second year of preparation)
All candidates in their second year of preparation for Confirmation, including both Catholic and public school students, must attend preparation classes every week. Classes take place on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Requirements for Confirmation II Candidates:
1. Be prompt for all classes and complete the required assignments. Only 3 excused absences are permitted with a note from a parent. 3 tardies equals one absence.
2. Participate in the LifeTeen program on Sunday nights at least twice a month.
3. Participate in a Confirmation retreat sponsored by the parish or approved by the Director of Religious Education prior to receiving Confirmation.
4. Complete 10 approved service hours
5. Choose a patron saint for a Confirmation name and write a report on that saint.
6. A copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate should be submitted to the Director of Religious Education prior to receiving the sacrament.
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Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation will take place in the spring. The date is designated by the Bishop.

Every candidate must choose a Confirmation Sponsor. The sponsor must have received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist, and must be someone other than the child’s parent. He or she must be a Catholic that regularly attends church and is in good standing with the Church. Each sponsor will be asked to obtain a recommendation from his or her pastor verifying suitability for such a role.

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Confirmation for Adults
Those who are adults seeking Confirmation receive preparation through the RCIA. Please visit the RCIA page for more information.

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When heroes fall

11 Nov, 2023

(AL 107). (When Heroes Fall, Helping Kids Cope, TO Nov 2011, p 7) How do we help keep kids from becoming disillusioned or cynical when those they admire are caught in a scandal? And how can we make sure they are not misled by bad examples? Here are three tips for making sure our kids aren’t stung too badly by fallen heroes: Give them heroes they can count on. Make sure your children know the saints — men and women who lived truly virtuous lives and can be counted upon to be good examples. Holy cards, medals and developmentally appropriate books and movies about the lives of the saints can be important tools in encouraging devotion to holy men and women. A good place to begin might be with saints who share the child’s name, or saints whose child- hood is part of the story. Teens are often intrigued by stories of courageous young people who went against the grain. St. Maria Goretti and St. Dominic Savio are excellent examples. Young kids especially often follow our leads. Do we show devotion to saints with whom they might be able to identify? Use a hero’s fall to talk about our universal vulnerability to temptation . All of us have areas of weakness, and all of us sin. Having an unusual amount of talent and notoriety doesn’t make people immune to (and may sometimes actually make them more vulnerable to) these human liabilities. Reassure your child that he or she can always count on God. While human beings will continually fail us, God is the same yesterday, today and forever. He will never let us down. This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.

Practice Generosity

11 Nov, 2023

Faith Focus for the Week How do I practice generosity?

November 10, 2023

11 Nov, 2023

Lk 16:1-8 Jesus is less focused on the steward’s dishonesty that he is on the man’s clever pursuit of security in his future. It is this point that Jesus uses to teach the “children of the light” about making focus on the kingdom the priority in their life plan. For us “life plan” is primarily about financial and material security. Help us to make our eternal life our constant focus. St. Leo, pray for us. This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.

Weariness

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“At times our weariness is caused by placing trust in things that are not essential, because we have distanced ourselves from what really matters in life. The Lord teaches us not to be afraid to follow him, because the hope that we place in him will never disappoint.” — Pope Francis Reflection : Where or in whom do you place your trust when determining if you are living a good, meaningful life? What would you include on a list of “essentials” in life? Do you think Jesus would have a similar list? If not, how would the lists differ? This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.