2017-2018 Dates:
Unless otherwise mentioned, the following dates pertain to those seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2018.

For answers to any questions, please email Heidi Radabaugh or call 317.873.2885 xt511. 

Holy Spirit, come!

Enrollment of Candidates
Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 5pm Mass.

Confirmation Applications Due
Monday, August 21, 2017

Meet Your Mentor Nights (Parish Hall)
Thursday, Sept. 14, 6:30-8:30pm
(Last name A-K)
OR
Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30pm (Last name L-Z)
Let us know ASAP if you cannot come to your designated night, so we can switch you.

Mass in Slow Motion
Sunday, January 28 @ at 2 p.m.
For Freshman (2017-18) and all Sophomores who did not go last year.

Sponsor Luncheon
Sunday, February 25 @ 12 - 2 p.m.
We ask that if sponsors absolutely cannot be there that a parent is there with the candidate.

Retreatant Blessing and Confirmation Retreat 
March 4 @ SAL's 5pm mass.
All candidates are welcome for a blessing before we depart for retreat the following Friday.
March 9-11 @ FFA Center in Trafalgar, IN
Retreat cost is covered in enrollment fee. Please note that if a candidate does not come on the Confirmation Retreat they will still be asked to pay the retreat fee for the retreat they do attend.

Confirmation Rehearsal
Thursday, May 3 @ 7pm in nave. Sponsors are not required to attend.

Confirmation 
Sunday, May 6 @ 5 p.m. All candidates and sponsors should arrive to the nave at 3pm. Formal attire required (suit/tie for men, appropriate length dress/skirt for women).

Enrollment Fee: $75

Confirmation Details:
Students meet at least six times with a mentor and are in 10th grade or older.

Confirmation may be that final Sacrament of Initiation for many Catholics, but in no way does it mean ending one's faith journey. It is really the beginning of a Catholic’s fully initiated journey toward God through the reception of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Sacrament continues the grace-filled initiation into full communion in the Roman Catholic Church.

Religious education requirement: Confirmation students need to also participate in a religious education program for the two years leading up to Confirmation. This can be accomplished through Antioch, current Catholic school enrollment, or a home curriculum. 

Mentors: Each student will be assigned an adult mentor from St. Alphonsus Liguori who is an active parishioner and loves their faith. The pair will meet one-on-one for an hour to pray and discuss a topics in the context of Christian discipleship.

Retreat: Confirmation students will also attend a special weekend retreat where they will do in-depth learning about their call as young disciples. The retreat will take place in the Spring. Costs are covered by the enrollment fee.

For Parents: Parents are the primary educators in faith; without the advocacy of parents in the preparation program, the Sacrament will be a hollow action. With this in mind, informational gatherings with parents and students will be set up to support and keep you informed.

Sponsors, Saints, & Essays: Once registered, you will receive an email with information for submitting the important details of picking a saint name and sponsor, as well as completing a short reflection. See items in the left bar for more information on these three elements.

Please contact Heidi Radabaugh for any questions!
hradabaugh@zionsvillecatholic.com, ex.511