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.

Welcome to our 2021-22 Confirmation Families!  Here are some important dates for Confirmation this year:

** Event dates are subject to change**

7TH GRADE

Parent/Candidate Kickoff Meeting
Sunday, September 26, 2021 | 1-2pm
Main Church

7th Grade Retreat
Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 12-6pm
Diantha Hall

8TH GRADE

Rite of Enrollment & Parent/Candidate Meeting
Sunday, September 12, 2021 | 11:30am-1:30pm
Main Church

Confirmation Parent/Candidate Session
Sunday, October 24, 2021 | 1-3pm
Diantha Hall

Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Morning of Reflection
Saturday February 5, 2022 | 9am-12pm
Main Church

Confirmation Candidate Retreat
Saturday, April 2, 2022 | 1-6pm
Diantha Hall

Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Rehearsal
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 5:30-7:30pm
Main Church

Confirmation
Friday, April 29, 2022 | 7:30pm
Bishop Jeffrey Grob
Main Church

**Information to come soon**

Grant Bright
847-223-0010 ext.223
gbright@stmota.org

**Letters to Fr. Jerry and Bishop due to Grant Bright by April 1, 2022 **
**Saint Report due to Grant Bright by April 1, 2022**
**All Candidates for Confirmation must have a copy of his or her Baptismal Certificate on file at St. Mary**