Confirmation

                                                                        
The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you." (John 14:26)

Our Lady of the Magnificat’s Confirmation Program offers teens in grades 7-8 the opportunity to grow stronger in their Catholic faith. As active members of our parish community, our teens take part in the Confirmation program classes, retreat opportunities and service projects..  

Confirmation Preparation
Classes for the current10^th grade meet one Sunday a month from September through May.  Class sessions run from 10:40AM to 1:30PM.  Teens will attend the 11 AM Sunday Mass, and then return to the school for lunch*  and the class session.   Families are encouraged to attend the 11AM liturgy with our confirmation candidates!
 
Classes for the 7^th and 8^th grade meet on Sunday and Monday evenings 7-8:30, approximately 2 times a month.  It is required that students attend mass twice a month.  Starting in October there will be a  mass at 6 PM which students and families are encouraged to attend.  Students need to sign in if attending the 6 PM mass.    If not attending the 6 PM mass, then they are required to have the bulletin signed by a priest for whichever mass and parish they attend. The signed bulletin should be turned into their catechist/teacher.   

Please refer to the OLM Parent & Student Handbook for complete information on the OLM Confirmation Program.

Please Click here for Parent/Student Handbook

Liturgy:   
Confirmation liturgy for current 10th Graders will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 9 AM and 11 AM.  Detailed information is being mailed directly to the families as the date gets closer.
 
Classes:    All have shifted to At-Home Learning until further notice.
 
Service Hours:
This required component of our Confirmation program allows our candidates to experience giving to our communities through 20 hours of volunteer service.  

• Five (5) of the twenty (20) hours must be completed within one of the OLM Parish Ministries. 
• Service hours MUST be completed and submitted to the Confirmation Coordinator during sophomore year at the Sophomore Retreat. If hours are completed prior to this,  the completed form can be mailed or dropped off to the OLM Parish Office, 2 Miller Road, Kinnelon, NJ 07405. Please mark the envelope “Confirmation – Service Hours”.  

If you have any questions please call the office at 973-838-0567 or email us at confirmation@olmchurch.org or dre@olmchurch.org.

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Sponsors
Confirmation candidates are guided in their faith development by a Catholic sponsor. These are adults who have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation and are thus fully initiated members of the Catholic Church. They actively model and practice their Catholic faith.  Since parents are the primary role models and teachers of our Catholic faith, they cannot serve as sponsors. Baptismal sponsors (God Parents) are encouraged to act as the confirmation sponsors to show the link between the two sacraments.  Sponsors need to complete and return a Sponsor Validation Form to the Confirmation Office.

Click here for Guidelines on Selecting a Confirmation Sponsor

Click here for a copy of the Sponsor Validation Form

Confirmation names
Candidates are asked to choose the name of a saint that exemplifies the candidates’ personal faith journey.  They may also use their baptismal names.

Click here for Guidelines on Selecting a Confirmation Name
Click here for Confirmation Name form
 

Retreats: 

Bridge - For 6th grade students.  A Saturday morning retreat is an introduction to the Confirmation program. 

Year 1  Retreat - This mandatory retreat offers teens an opportunity to grow in their faith as they reflect call to say ‘YES’ to the Lord.  

Year 2  Retreat - This mandatory retreat helps candidates come to an ever-deepening relationship with God and a better understanding of what it is to be a disciple of Christ in today’s world. 

Sponsor-Candidate Retreat - This retreat provides an opportunity for sponsors and candidates to strengthen their faith relationship through discussions, prayerful reflection, and one-on-one activities.