Confirmation
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Confirmation, one of the three Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church is normally celebrated in our Archdiocese when children are in Year 6. It provides an opportunity for our children as they start to mature, to re-commit to the faith their parents entrusted to them at the time of their baptism. Like each of our Sacramental programs, the time of Confirmation provides parents with an opportunity to refresh their own understanding and commitment to their own faith, and so parents play an integral role in the preparation of their children.
Our program includes a parents' reflection evening, three evenings with parents, children and group leaders and a reflection day for the whole group together. |
Confirmation Program 2026Confirmation 2026
PARENT REFLECTION/INFORMATION EVENING Thursday, April 23rd at 7pm in the Parish Hall PROGRAM Session 1: Week beginning Monday, April 27th COMMITMENT MASS: Saturday May 2nd or Sunday 3rd. Candidates are invited to attend any of the Parish Masses during this weekend, where they will formally commit to the program and be introduced to the parish community, who will keep them in prayer. Session 2: Week beginning Monday, May 4th Session 3: Week beginning Monday, May 11th NB: Sessions 1,2 and 3 will take place online at home with parents accompany their child. Session 4: Thursday, May 21st at 7pm in the Parish Hall Child and Parent with completed homework. Retreat Day: Friday 29th May 9am-2.45pm The Retreat Day will begin with Mass at Holy Name of Mary Church followed by a day of activities and reflection in the Parish Hall and grounds. CONFIRMATION MASSES AT HNOM Friday June 5th 6pm Saturday June 6th 11am REGISTER WILL OPEN IN MARCH |