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
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.
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]
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.
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:
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
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:
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.