Confirmation is the completion of the Church’s initiation process and is conferred in the 8th grade in our parish. Preparation begins in 7th grade, continues through 8th, studying the life of Christ as Servant, includes one annual day retreat, 4 community formation nights, classroom formation and completion of service projects prior to the reception of the sacrament.

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Important Dates

 

October 6, 2024 - Community Night #1 - St. Athanasius Church/Gym - 4:30-8:30 pm

December 7, 2024 - Mission OLA Service Project (optional - click here to register - deadline 8/30/24)

December 8, 2024 - Community Night #2 - St. Athanasius Church/Gym - 4:30-8:30 pm

January 26, 2025 - Community Night #3 - St. Athanasius Church/Gym - 4:30-8:30 pm

February 8,  2025 - Confirmation Retreat - Queen of Angels, Chicago - 2:00-8:30 pm

March 9, 2025 - Community Night #4 - St. Athanasius Church/Gym - 4:30-8:30 pm

April 5, 2025 - Confirmation Rehearsal - St. Athanasius Church - 7:00-8:00pm

April 6, 2025 - Sacrament of Confirmation Mass - St. Athanasius Church - 11:00am-1:30pm

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Additional Documents

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$125.00 Sacramental fee for all Confirmation Students - Due by September 30, 2024

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For more information about the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact:

Shawn Lucas | slucas@newmanparish.com

847-328-1430, x124