CONFIRMATION COVENANT 2021-2022

1.  We believe that Christians are called to serve God and our neighbors. Confirmation Class of Fall 2021 Candidates (Confirmation II) will complete service encounters per month (July – Feb); one encounter based on the Corporal Works of Mercy and one encounter based on the Spiritual Works of Mercy.
   
2. Candidates will attend and participate in the Rite of Welcoming TBD (COVID-19 restrictions permitting). 
   
3. Focusing on the sacrament and on building up our faith community, all Confirmation Candidates will participate in our St. Ann Confirmation Retreat on Saturday, October 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. located in the Youth Building. 
   
4. Supporting you as your child’s first and primary catechists, our diocese requires that at least one parent attend our St. Ann Confirmation Parent Class. 
5. Candidates will attend and participate in the Rite of Enrollment TBD (COVID-19 restrictions permitting). 
6. Growing spiritually on this journey will be greatly supported and invigorated by regular participation in Mass and celebration of Reconciliation.  Parents will provide for their candidates to participate in weekly Sunday Mass. 
7. All candidates are required to celebrate Reconciliation at least once in Advent and again in Lent.  
8. Candidates will exhibit their preparedness through an assessment of relevant learned material, as determined by catechist, based on classroom learning and any other assignments. 
9. To properly prepare the candidates, it is required that PRE Confirmation II students participate in their full PRE class as scheduled.  Five excused absences are allowed.  Our school students are required to adhere to the attendance and participation policies set forth by our school. 
10. Reflecting respect and reverence in our appearance as we celebrate Confirmation, candidates agree to abide by the Dress Requirement guidelines set forth.