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Confirmation Letter to the Parents
Confirmation Dates and Information
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the sacraments of Christian initiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.
Candidates for Confirmation are required to be in grade seven (7) or higher.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Sacrament of Confirmation in our parish will be celebrated with Bishop Thomas Dowd on Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 pm. Our Lady of Hope Parish/St. Anthony Worship Site invites young people in Grades 7/8 to attend four consecutive evening preparation sessions for the Sacrament of Confirmation beginning Wednesday, May 11th.
Parents/Guardians play a key role in this time of preparation and are asked to attend all Four Sessions with their child. Should a parent/guardian be unable to attend any specific session, we ask that another caring adult accompany your child. Once the Confirmation sponsor for your child has been chosen, he or she is welcome to be present at the preparation sessions. The preparation sessions are scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 pm beginning with a gathering time in the main body of the church.
Each Confirmation candidate is expected to attend all four sessions. We are aware that there may be some conflicts with these dates and hope that you can free up your schedule to accommodate these times.
Registration forms can be filled in and dropped off at the parish office, or they can be given to Father Pat Woods at the weekend Masses. Online registration is also available through the parish website www.ourladyofhope.ca
Each candidate for Confirmation MUST provide a baptismal certificate well in advance of Confirmation day. If your child was baptized at Our Lady of Hope/St. Anthony’s, their baptismal record will already be on file at the parish. If your child was baptized at another church (Catholic or otherwise), please make a copy of his or her certificate and include it with the registration form. Please submit registration forms by May 6th, 2022.
We look forward to the opportunity to journey with you and your child in this time of preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation.
In Christ,
Our Lady of Hope
Dates and Information for Confirmation Candidates
Confirmation Preparation Sessions:
For candidates and their parents/guardians/sponsors
| Session One | Wednesday, May 11 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session Two | Wednesday, May 18 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session Three | Wednesday, May 25 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
| Session Four | Wednesday, June 1 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |