Confirmation

Confirmation Names

In order to manifest the close relationship of Confirmation to Baptism, the candidates, according to the longstanding custom of the Church, may retain their baptismal name. However, a special name may be chosen if desired, in which case it should be that of a recognized saint of the Church, or a name not offensive to Christianity.

The following are helpful websites for reading on saints in consideration for choosing a Confirmation name:

• www.catholic.org/saints
• productions.franciscanmedia.org/sections/sod/default.aspx
• A site that presents things using infographics: catholicsainsonline.wordpress.com
• Visit the Catholic Encyclopedia at www.newadvent.org/cathen/index.html
• The Patron Saints Index: www.catholic-forum.com/saints/indexsnt.htm

Choosing a Sponsor

• Can be a Godparent or another positive faith-filled Catholic role model in your life (Parents cannot be Sponsors)

• Must be sufficiently mature in their faith commitment and at least 16 years old

• A sponsor must have the intention of performing their role:to assume an ongoing spiritual relationship with the candidate and to help strengthen their relationship with Christ and the Catholic Church.

• They will need to complete an affidavit to affirm their eligibility to serve as a representative of the Church community. It needs to be signed and sealed by their home parish and returned to the St. Susanna Parish Office, Attn: Shayne Reno.

Fall 2023

September 17th — Confirmation Kick-off @ 6:30-7:30pm (Meyer Center) September 24th — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
September 29th — NET Retreat (School)
September 30th — NET Retreat @ 9am-3:30pm (Meyer Center) *8th Grade Only*

October 1st — *No Confirmation Program Meeting due to NET retreat
October 8th — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
October 15th — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
October 22nd —Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
October 29th — Confirmation Trivia Night All Saints Edition @ 6:30-7:30pm (Meyer Center)

November 5th — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
November 12th — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm Main Church Space)
November 19th/26th — *No Confirmation Program Meeting for Thanksgiving Break* 

December 3rd — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
December 10th — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
December 17th — Confirmation Christmas Party @ 6:30-7:30pm (Meyer Center)

Spring 2024

January 14th — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
January 21st — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
January 28th — Confirmation Holy Hour @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)

February 4th — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
February 18th — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
February 25th —Parish Mission: Why Be Catholic? @ 7pm (Main Church Space)

March 3rd — Confirmation Chastity Discussion @ 6:30-7:30pm (TBD)
March 10th — Confirmation Penance Service @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
March 17th — Confirmation @ 6:30pm (Main Church Space)
March 23rd — Spring Junior High Retreat @ Camp Lebanon (6th, 7th, and 8th)

April 7th — Confirmation @ 6:30 -7:30pm (Main Church Space)
April 9th — Confirmation Rehearsal for Mass #1 @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space) *8th Grade Only*
April 10th — Confirmation Rehearsal for Mass #2 @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space) *8th Grade Only*
April 13th —Confirmation Mass #1 @ 1:30pm (Main Church Space)
April 16th — Confirmation Mass #2 @ 7:00pm (Main Church Space) 
April 21st — Confirmation @ 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church Space)
April 28th — Final Confirmation Meeting “Ask The Priest” @ 6:30-7:30pm (Location TBD)