St. Bartholomew Parish
Sacrament of Confirmation Program
"Accipe
signaculum doni Spiritus Sancti"
(Be sealed with
the Gift of the Holy Spirit)
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Congratulations To Our
Newly Confirmed Candidates
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Moderator CCD Street address Holy
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CONFIRMATION
PREPARATION From Deacon Gallo: Dear Parents, |
Confirmation
Schedule - 2012 - 2013
All Confirmation
Classes will be held in St. Bartholomew Rectory Meeting Rooms on
Sunday Mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by the
Recitation of the Holy Rosary and 11:30 am Mass in Church, unless
otherwise noted.
CONFIRMATION DATE - Sunday May 5th, 2013 @ 3PM -
Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, Providence, RI
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In the event that a class will be
missed (only 3 allowed per year) call your Instructor before
9:00AM - DO NOT call the Rectory.
Confirmation I - Mrs. Cindy Pastore @ 942-8741
Confirmation II - Mr. Rick Denningham @ 463-6962
In the event of snow or stormy weather, please check the class
Web Page:
http://www.rc.net/providence/stbartholomew/confirma.html
or call Mr. Rick Denningham @ 463-6962; Mrs. Pastore @ 942-8741. DO
NOT call the Rectory.
Confirmation I & II CANDIDATE Requirements
• All Candidates must be at least in Grade Eight and have
received the Sacraments of Baptism, Penance & Holy Eucharist
• Must clearly understand that the Sacrament of Confirmation
“perfects Baptismal Grace” and is the completion of
Christian Initiation which took place at Baptism.
• Successfully complete class, Mass and Program attendance
requirements as listed on the Program Schedule and pass a test on
basic Catholic doctrine. More than THREE ABSENCES from Sunday
morning class & Mass or other Program requirements will
result in repeating the year, unless there is a serious medical
or family reason approved by Deacon Gallo.
Modest dress when fulfilling program requirements is required at
all times.
Candidates dressed immodestly will be sent home to change and
return to class or marked absent. Examples of immodest attire:
shorts, ripped/graffiti covered clothing, low cut pants or tops,
slippers, shower shoes.
Because Candidates will be attending Holy Mass, outerwear should
not contain the names of singers, sports figures, etc.
• Submit a BAPTISM CERTIFICATE at the time of Registration,
excluding those Baptized in our Parish. If this was not possible
at Registration, the certificate must be given by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2012
in order for the candidate to continue in the Sacramental
program.
• Take part in the Candidate Commitment Ceremony on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2012.
This ceremony tells the Parish community that you wish to be a
candidate for Confirmation and will assume responsibility for
your actions. (Confirmation I Candidates only)
• Participate in a Parish Baptism Ceremony on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 2012.
Each Candidate will be required to write-up their understanding
of the ceremony. (Confirmation I Candidates only)
• Attend Advent Reconciliation Service on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11th, 2012.
• Attend the “Evening with Deacon Gallo” on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 2013
with both Parents & Sponsor.
• Participate in the class visit to “Morgan Health
Center” on Monday night,
February 25th, 2013.
• Complete 10 hours of Parish Community Service by SUNDAY, MARCH 17th, 2013
and remain after Mass for the “Stations of the Cross on that
date. (ALL Candidates)
• Attend Lenten Reconciliation Service on TUESDAY, MARCH 19th, 2013.
• Attend the Candidates Recollection Day on SUNDAY, APRIL 28th, 2013
with both Parents & Sponsor.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIRMATION II:
• Submit a SPONSOR CERTIFICATE by SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 4th, 2012. Each Candidates Sponsor must
obtain a Sponsor Certificate from his/her own Parish Priest
(Church stamp is required) stating that he/she is a practicing
Catholic who attends Sunday Mass faithfully, and, who - if
married - is married in the Catholic Church.
• Write a letter to the Bishop requesting reception of the
Sacrament of Confirmation. This letter will be written during a
Confirmation class.
• Attend the Confirmation Retreat at the Diocesan CYO Center
on Dyer Ave. in Cranston, RI. on SATURDAY,
APRIL 27th, 2013 - 10am-3pm.
Sponsor Certificates:
One of the wonderful privileges of being a practicing Roman
Catholic and belonging to a parish as a worshiping member of a
"Faith Community" is the ability to represent the
Catholic Church at the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.
Sponsor certificates, therefore, are given only to practicing
Catholics by the pastor of the Church where they attend Mass each
Sunday. Your parish priests do not have the authority to award
these certificates to persons who do not worship here, or to
persons whose parents or grandparents worship here. Having been
baptized at Saint Bartholomew Church or having attended school
here does not make you a parishioner or a member of the
"Faith Community" of this parish. Remember that being a
"Sponsor" at a Sacrament makes you a proper
representative of the Catholic Church. If you do not go to Mass
or practice your Catholic faith, the role of representative would
be inappropriate for you. How could you ever represent a group in
which you no longer participate?
Confirmation SPONSOR
Requirements
Sponsors at Confirmation represent the believing Christian
Community. Thus it is required that they be a practicing Catholic
in good standing with the Church, who have themselves received
the Sacraments of Initiation, which are Baptism, Holy Eucharist
and Confirmation and have reached the age of 16.
If they are married, they must have been validly married in the
Church. The Code of Canon Law states they must lead... .“a
life in harmony with faith and the role to be undertaken.. .and
will help the baptized to lead a Christian life in harmony with
Baptism, and to fulfill faithfully the obligations connected with
it.”
Remember that being a "Sponsor" at a Sacrament makes
you a proper representative of the Catholic Church. If someone
does not go to Mass or practice their Catholic faith, the role of
representative would be inappropriate for them. How could someone
ever represent a group in which they no longer participate?
Candidates can avoid hurting the feelings of family and friends
by not choosing a person who cannot fulfill these basic
requirements for a godparent or sponsor.
CONFIRMATION II CANDIDATES:
Sponsor Certificate must be submitted to your teacher at
your first class in November.
CONFIRMATION I CANDIDATES:
It is never too early to begin the process of choosing
your Sponsor.
You may choose only 1 Sponsor.
You may wish to consider one of your Baptismal Godparents or
another family member or family friend when deciding.
Use the above guidelines and talk with your parents.
"2013" MARCH
FOR LIFE - Washington D.C.
The "40th Annual March For
Life” in Washington D.C. which will take place on M
This Pro-Life event brings together people of all ages from
across our nation to show their support for all Human Life, from
conception to natural death.
It is REQUIRED that the Candidate be accompanied by at least 1
Parent. Both Parents are strongly encouraged to join the
Candidate on the trip.
Those Candidates who attend the
“March For Life” will completely fulfill their
Community Service requirement.
The trip will entail:
******** Motor Coach trip from Warwick to Washington DC.
******* "Mass For Life" at 7PM in the Basilica Church
& overnight "Vigil For Life" in the Crypt Church.
Special morning Mass celebrated in the Basilicas’ Blessed
Sacrament Chapel for the Rhode Island group.
******* Breakfast, short Speaking program, National Pro-Life
Organization Display.
******* Annual March For Life and return home.
There is a $65.00 fee for bus transportation. Candidates will be
reimbursed upon returning from the trip. Candidates will also
need spending money for meals.
Attending Parents will also be required to pay the $65.00 Bus
fee.
If your child would like to attend, please fill out the
Permission/Indemnity Agreement and return it to class, on 2.
If you have any
questions, call Mr. Rick Denningham at 463-6962.
Itinerary
S - 5:00AM
Meet in front of
St. Bartholomew Church where transportation will be provided to
St. William’s Parish, Warwick. There we will board the
6:00AM buses for the trip to the Basilica of the Immaculate
Conception in Washington, D.C.
Arrive in Washington at 4:00PM. Register & drop off Sleeping
Bags in Basilica Crypt Chapel area. Go upstairs to main Basilica
Church to get seats for 7:00PM Mass For Life.
This Mass will be televised on EWTN.
Following Mass an overnight vigil with Exposition of The Blessed
Sacrament will take place in the Crypt Church. Confessions are
available.
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A special 6:00AM
morning Mass will be celebrated for the Rhode Island group in the
Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the Main Basilica.
Following Mass, we will have breakfast on Campus and board our
bus to proceed to the Hyatt Regency Hotel Ballroom for a short
program and assembly to the “March For Life”.
Return home immediately following the March. Arrive at front
Church Steps at approx.12:30AM Midnight.
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Confirmation
Mass - Attire For Candidates and Sponsors:
Men
Suit or Sport Jacket and Dress Pants (NO JEANS)
Dress Shirt and Tie
Dress Socks and Dress Shoes (NO SNEAKERS)
Women
Dress, Dress Skirt and Blouse, Pant Suit or Dress Pants and
Blouse
Dress or Skirt MUST be KNEE LENGTH OR LONGER
Chest, Back and Shoulders MUST be covered.
Dress Shoes
---When fixing hair, your forehead must be uncovered for
Anointing from the Bishop.
---Please use MODESTY in choosing your outfit.
CONFIRMATION
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