When we give ourselves to others in loving service, we live out our catholic christian faith.

Requiring service as part of Confirmation preparation is less about checking a box and more about living lives of service, recognizing Jesus in all persons and creation. 
 
Service is a requirement during the preparation for Confirmation in the Diocese of Memphis. Over the past several years we have transitioned away from requiring a set number of service hours, to a number of service encounters. These encounters help us practice the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy and move toward being active participants in the parish community.

key service Requirements for Confirmation

Confirmation 1 Service encounters focus on the outside community
  • Each encounter must focus on a specific Corporal or Spiritual Work of Mercy    
  • 6 total Service Encounters are required by April 30th of Confirmation 1 (C1)
    • 3 different Corporal Works
    • 3 different Spiritual Works
  • 3 Service encounters are due by December 1st  of Confirmation 1
  • 3 Service encounters are due by April 30th  of Confirmation 1
Confirmation 2 Service encounters focus on the parish community
  • 3 encounters due by December 1st of Confirmation 2
  • Each encounter must focus on Liturgical and Parish Ministries listed below
  • Corporal Works (C1/7th Grade/OCIT)
  • Spiritual Works (C1/7th Grade/OCIT)
  • Liturgical and Parish Ministries (C2/8th Grade)
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Links to Local and Online opportunities for the Corporal Works of Mercy
Service Events related to the Corporal Works of Mercy
  • Card Ministry- Make or purchase blank cards to send notes of encouragement. We have many options to do this. Please click HERE for more information.
  • Local organizations such as Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, Room in the Inn
  • Parish Giving Opportunities: Turkey Drive, Coats for Kids, Angel Tree, etc.
  • Ronald McDonald House wish list items
  • Projects with organizations such as Confetti Foundation, Operation Gratitude, etc.
  • Church of the Resurrection Food Pantry - contact Victor Ramirez at [email protected] for more information
  • St. Ann Special Athlete Day - Saturday, September 21, 2024, 8:00 am at St. Ann Church and School Field. Contact either Amy Burgess at (901) 832-8900, or Nancy Gronostaj at [email protected] to volunteer. Full participation counts as 1 encounter of your choice.
  • Vacation Bible School - June 22-26, 6-8pm.  Full participation counts as 3 encounters of your choice. Sign up
In the event that the online form is not working properly, please use the paper form to submit your Service Encounters.
Email completed form to [email protected] or give to your teacher.
Saint Ann Catholic Church and School
​6529 Stage Rd Bartlett, TN 38134
901-373-6011
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