Confirmation
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Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed." -Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285
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Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist are sacraments of Christian initiation. They ground the common vocation of all Christ's disciples, a vocation to holiness and to the mission of evangelizing the world. They confer the graces needed for the life according to the Spirit during this life as pilgrims on the march towards the homeland. -CCC 1533
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The sacrament of Confirmation equips us with the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit to live our faith as adults - no easy task.
At St. Mary, Confirmation preparation begins in 7th grade and continues through 8th grade, culminating in a retreat and the reception of this sacrament in the Spring.
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Scroll down for information and registration links. To learn more, contact Mrs. Heather Ingle at 517-655-2620 or [email protected].
Adults who have been baptized and would like to be confirmed can be prepared through our "Becoming Catholic" preparation.-
To learn more, contact Mrs. Bert Schomberger at 517-304-3521 or [email protected]
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Year 1: 7th Grade
We use the Theology of the Body Middle School program from Ascension Press. The youth learn more about who their Heavenly Father created them to be and how to live as a child of God, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Year 2: 8th Grade
We use the Chosen Confirmation program from Ascension. It's a very engaging program that enables the teens to learn from a variety of knowledgeable and relevant Catholic speakers.
Watch the promo video here:
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7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation preparation at St. Mary Parish & School is a two year format, beginning in the 7th grade year.
Confirmation Prep Dates: Mondays at 4pm in St. Mary School Room 102
February 6th, 13th
March 6th*, 13th*, 20th
April 17th
*one of these dates will be a sponsor meeting at the later, evening time.
Confirmation Sponsor Meeting Dates: Mondays at 7pm in St. Joseph Hall in the church
February 27th
March- Date waiting to be confirmed
April 3rd
Confirmation Practice: April 25th (location to come)
Confirmation Date: April 26th @ St. Martha Parish in Okemos
Fees (for all parish and St. Mary School students):- 7th grade: fee for materials: $40
- 8th grade: fee for materials and retreat: $240
Checks can be made out to "St. Mary Church" and put "7th grade Confirmation" or "8th grade Confirmation" in the memo line. If financial assistance is needed, please contact Heather Ingle.
All families of 7th & 8th graders (including St. Mary School families), please fill out the registration information below:
Also:
If you have a 7th grader, please click the link below to sign-up for our Year 1 communication group.
Join Year 1 (7th grade)
If you have an 8th grader, please click the link below to sign-up for our Year 2 communication group.
Join Year 2 (8th grade)
We are still in need of volunteer catechists to make this happen! Please reach out to those you think have talents to serve in this way and put them in contact with Heather.
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Contact Us
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stmarywilliamston.higmail.comDirector of Catechesis
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"Remember, then, that you received a spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear. Keep safe what you received. God the Father sealed you, Christ the Lord strengthened you and sent the Spirit into your hearts as the pledge of what is to come."
—St. Ambrose
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