The sacrament of Confirmation is the “seal” of God’s promise, the promise of God’s commitment to us; the one promise that is never broken. the sacrament marks us as God’s property, a people set apart. The sacrament of confirmation strengthens the baptismal conferral of the Holy Spirit on those confirmed in order to incorporate them more firmly in Christ. Our bond with the Church is strengthened and we are more closely associated with the Church’s mission as our gifts of the Holy Spirit increase within us. The newly confirmed are strengthened to bear witness to the Christian faith in word and deed, and marks the beginning of a journey toward deeper knowledge of God.
2021 Confirmation Information
Welcome to our 2021 Confirmation Families! With social distancing guidelines in place we will need to be flexible in our plans this year so we appreciate your patience. We will post updates to events as information becomes available. Here are some important dates for Confirmation this year:
7th Grade Retreat
Will be virtual this year
Packet pick up – November 7, 2020
Parent/Candidate Meeting
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Main Church
Confirmation Parent/Candidate Session
Will be virtual this year
Packet Pick up – Sunday, October 18, 2020
Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Morning of Reflection
Online or In person TBD
Saturday February 6, 2021
Confirmation Candidate Retreat
Online or in person TBD
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Rehearsal
Thursday, April 15, 2021 – time TBD
Main Church
Confirmation
Bishop TBD
Friday, April 16, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Main Church
Forms and Info
Service Opportunities
**Information to come soon**
Contact Information
Grant Bright
847-223-0010 ext.223
gbright@stmota.org
**Letters to Fr. Jerry and Bishop due to Grant Bright by April 1, 2021 **
**Saint Report due to Grant Bright by April 1, 2021**
**All Candidates for Confirmation must have a copy of his or her Baptismal Certificate on file at St. Mary**
