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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 students 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 2 Year Preparation
Classes for the 7th and 8th grade meet on Sunday evenings 7-8:30, approximately 2 times a month. It is required that students attend mass twice a month. There is a mass at 6 PM on Sundays, 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 or other minister for whichever mass and parish they attend. The signed bulletin should be turned into their catechist/teacher.
Please refer to the OLM Parent & CandidateHandbook for complete information on the OLM Confirmation Program.Please Click here for Parent/Candidate Handbook
Liturgy:
Confirmation liturgy for candidates normally takes place in September of their 9th grade. In 2021, Confirmation Mass will take place on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at 10 AM and 12:30 PM. Candidates will be informed of their assigned time. Watch for an email by the end of July, 2021.
Classes: Sundays, 7-8:30 PM approximately 2x a month.
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 Religious Education/Confirmation Office by April of Year 2. If hours are completed prior to this, the completed form (keep a copy for your records) 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 reled@olmchurch.org or dre@olmchurch.org.
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 Religious Education Office by November of Year 1.Click here for Guidelines on Selecting a Confirmation Sponsor
Click here 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. Confirmation Names need to be submitted by February of Year 1.Click here for Guidelines on Selecting a Confirmation Name
Click here for Confirmation Name form
Retreats:
Bridge Retreat - For current 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. If the candidate is absent for this retreat, it is their responsibility to find another Year 1 Retreat to attend.
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. If the candidate is absent for this retreat, it is their responsibility to find another Year 2 Retreat to attend.
Sponsor-Candidate Retreat - For Year 1 and 2 Preparation. This retreat provides an opportunity for sponsors and candidates to strengthen their faith relationship through discussions, prayerful reflection, and one-on-one activities.