Confirmation
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Confirmation Preparation at Mater Dei ParishDress CodeBoys should wear dress slacks (no jeans), a dress shirt (with tie, if possible), optional sport/suit jacket or sweater, dress socks and dress shoes. Girls should wear a dress or skirt (must be knee length or longer) or dress slacks and dress shoes. Blouses, sweaters, dresses, etc. must cover chest, back and shoulders.
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2023 Confirmation Masses
Current 9th graders (and some older candidates) will be confirmed Sunday Sep. 24, 2023.
Current 8th graders will be confirmed Sunday Oct. 1, 2023.
Both Masses are at Nativity Church, 1:00 p.m.
Photo Order Forms will be available at Confirmation Mass Practice the Wednesday before each group is confirmed.
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2023 Confirmation Class Schedule
Confirmation Schedule for All to be Confirmed Sep. 24 or Oct. 1, 2023
Wednesday, Aug 30 – FF class (9th and 8th) only; no Mater Dei/Heelan students
Wednesday, Sep 6 – FF Class (9th and 8th) only; no Mater Dei/Heelan students
Wednesday, Sep 13 – 2023 Confirmation meeting for everyone (FF and Mater Dei/Heelan students) to be confirmed Sep. 24 and Oct. 1. A parent or sponsor required to attend with their student. Nativity Church @ 7:00 PM
Monday, Sep 18 – Faith Formation Only: 9th grade (and up) interviews & confessions Nativity Church @ 6:30 PM
Heelan students will complete interviews and confessions at school
Wednesday, Sep 20 – Faith Formation and Mater Dei/Heelan: 9th Grade (and up) Confirmation Practice, Nativity Church @ 7:00 PM (students and their sponsors or a stand-in) Photo order forms to be handed out.
Sunday, Sep 24 – 9th Grade (and up) Confirmation Mass, Nativity Church @ 1:00 PM
Monday, Sep 25 – Faith Formation Only: 8th Grade interviews and confessions, Nativity Church at 6:30 PM
Mater Dei students will complete interviews and confessions at school.
Wednesday, Sep 27 – Faith Formation and Mater Dei School: 8th Grade Confirmation Practice, Nativity Church at 7:00 PM (students and their sponsors or a stand-in) Photo order forms to be handed out.
Sunday, Oct 1 – 8th Grade Confirmation Mass, Nativity Church @ 1:00 PM
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2024 Confirmation Class ScheduleConfirmation Schedule 2023-2024 (Grade 7 and up)
Every Wednesday, unless noted 6:30-7:45 PM
IC Basement Room 502
Oct 5- Confirmation Parent Meeting/Orientation 7:00 PM, Nativity School
Oct 18 – Confirmation Class 1
Oct 25 – Confirmation Class 2
Nov 1 – Solemnity of All Saints (No Class)
Nov 8 – Confirmation Class 3
Nov 15 – Confirmation Class 4
Nov 22 – Thanksgiving Break (No Class)
Nov 29 – Confirmation Class 5
Dec 6 – Confirmation Class 6
Dec 13 – Faith Formation Penance Service
Dec 20 – Confirmation Class 7
Dec 27 – Christmas Break (No Class)
Jan 3 – Confirmation Class 8
Jan 10 – Confirmation Class 9
Jan 17– Confirmation Class 10
Jan 24 – Confirmation Class 11
Jan 31 – Then Feed Just One Service Night
Feb 7 – Confirmation Class 12
Feb 14 – Ash Wednesday (No Class)
Feb 21 – Confirmation Class 13
Feb 28 – Confirmation Class 14 (Penance Service?)
March 6 – Confirmation Class 15
March 13 – Faith Formation Penance Service?
March 20 – Confirmation Class 16
March 27 – Holy Week (No Class)
April 3 – Confirmation Class 17
April 10 – Confirmation Class 18
April 17 – Confirmation Class 19
April 24 – Confirmation Class 20
May 1 – Confirmation Class 21
May 8 – Confirmation Class 22
May 15 – End of Year Social
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2, 2024 – Fall Preparation Dates
Sun. Oct. 6: Confirmation Mass (pending)