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Confirmation

In 2020, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Denver, completed implementation of the Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation at the request of Archbishop Samuel Aquila. This means that children, who are baptized prior to age seven and have already received the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the second grade, prepare for the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist in the third grade.

Families who move to the Archdiocese of Denver may have older children (between the ages of 8 and 18) who have already received their First Eucharist and need the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Most Precious Blood Office of Faith Formation is prepared to help these families.

Children in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade who only need the Sacrament of Confirmation will complete their sacrament preparation working with Mary Pott, the Director of Religious Education and will receive the sacrament at the same Mass together with the third graders. Youth in 6th grade through high school will work with the Youth Minister, and may receive the sacrament at a separate Mass.

Sacrament preparation is always a time of spiritual growth for young people and an opportunity for parents to renew and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church alongside their children. During the mandatory parent meeting, parents will learn more about the process of preparation and their part in that process.

If you are an adult, 18 years or older, wanting to receive Confirmation, please visit our RCIA page.

BECOMING CATHOLIC

What is the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation (along with Baptism and Eucharist) in which a baptized Catholic, through prayers, imposition of hands, and the anointing with chrism oil, receives a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit that completes baptismal grace. The Sacrament of Confirmation impresses a character, and by it the baptized, continuing on the path of Christian initiation, are enriched by the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and bound more perfectly to the Church. It strengthens them and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses to Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith (CCC 1285). Through this Sacrament of Initiation, the bishop (or his delegate) confirms the sacramental journey of faith begun at baptism and initiates candidates into the Greater Church community.

2022-2023 Program Information

At least one parent of the candidates preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation will need to attend a mandatory meeting to learn more about the preparation process, the materials we will be using, and the documentation required. Children in grades 3, 4 and 5 will need to be registered in our FAITH program if they are not enrolled at Most Precious Blood Catholic school or any other Catholic school; however, all families are encouraged to participate in the FAITH program. Middle and high school students will need to participate in the youth program.

2023-2024 Program Information

At least one parent of the candidates preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation will need to attend a mandatory meeting to learn more about the preparation process, the materials we will be using, and the documentation required. Children in grades 3, 4 and 5 will need to be registered in our FAITH program if they are not enrolled at Most Precious Blood Catholic school or any other Catholic school; however, all families are encouraged to participate in the FAITH program. Middle and high school students will need to register and participate in the youth program.

For youth in grades 6-12, please contact the Youth Minister.

For children in grades 3-5

 

 

August 1-September 15                               Register for Sacrament Preparation

August 1 – September 1                               Register for FAITH if child is not enrolled in a Catholic School

August 24 6:30 pm                                    Parent Information Meeting

OR

August 26 – 1:00 pm                                          Parent Information Meeting

October 28 – 9:00 am – Noon                       Confirmation Catechesis Session I

December 9 – 9:00 am – Noon                     Confirmation Catechesis Session II

 

April 6 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm                            Day of Reflection

 

 

Tentative Dates for Confirmation/First Eucharist Masses

April 12 – 6:00-8:00 pm                             Rehearsal for April 14 Mass

April 14 – 2:00-3:30 pm                                    Confirmation/First Eucharist Mass

April 19 – 6:00-8:00 pm                             Rehearsal for April 21 Mass

April 21- 2:00-3:30 pm                                      Confirmation/First Eucharist Mass

 

 

SACRAMENTAL/FAITH REGISTRATIONS

 

 

Help Needed!!!

Many volunteers are needed to make this program successful. No experience is necessary. A love of children, families and the Catholic faith are all that is required. Volunteers are given the support needed.*  We can use help with leading small groups and/or with set up and clean up.

 

Please contact Mary Pott in the Religious Formation Office to learn more!

 

*All adult volunteers (18 years and older) must complete a background check and Safe Environment Training.

 

 

Certified Baptismal Record

  • If the candidate was not baptized at Most Precious Blood, a certified baptismal record must be sent to MPB from the candidate’s church of Baptism by February 1st. This can be obtained by calling or emailing the church of Baptism and requesting the record be sent to MPB. Photocopies of the child’s baptismal certificate do not suffice.

Sacramental Recording Form

  • In order to record the necessary information for each candidate following the celebration of a sacrament, ALL families must submit a completed Sacramental Recording Form, regardless of where the candidate was baptized. This is an electronic form to be completed by parents. The form is distributed at the parent meeting and is accessible here and must be completed and submitted by February 1, 2024.
  • Electronic Sacramental Recording Form

Confirmation Sponsors

  • Candidates will need to choose a sponsor for whether preparing only for the Sacrament of Confirmation or when preparing for Confirmation & First Eucharist.  The sponsors will need to complete an information sheet and have their parish pastor sign and seal the Sponsor Certificate.  Sponsor Certificates are due to the Faith Formation Office by March 1, 2024.
  • Sponsor Certificate

 

Guidelines for Choosing a Sponsor

  • A candidate’s parent may not serve as a sponsor.
  • Sponsors must be practicing, fully initiated Catholics over the age of 16 and currently registered in a parish.
  • The Confirmation sponsor must be a faithful Catholic who accompanies the candidate as witness and guide. This may be the candidate’s godparents, which supports the connection between Baptism and Confirmation, but the sponsor does not have to be a godparent.
  • The sponsor should display maturity for this role and a willingness to witness his/her faith to the candidate. The primary role of the sponsor is to listen, support, pray for and assist the candidate on his/her spiritual journey.
  • We encourage sponsors to spend time with their candidates during this formation process. Here are some ideas to share with sponsors: attend Mass together, go to the Stations of the Cross during Lent, visit one or more of the pilgrimage sites, spend time with and share information about each month’s formation topic.
  • Candidates will interview his/her sponsor as part of their Confirmation coursework.

Selection of Confirmation Name & Saint Report

  • A Confirmation & First Communion candidate may be confirmed under his or her baptismal name, or in accordance with the past custom of the Church, select the name of a beatified or canonized person. If candidates decide to select a name, they should be familiar with the life of the patron of their choice and the ways in which this person was a witness to Christ and demonstrated discipleship. A poster-style report on the saint is a required part of the course work. Due by March 1, 2024.
  • Sponsor Certificate
  • Please contact Mary Pott at mpott@mpbdenver.org with any questions or for more information.
SACRAMENTAL/FAITH REGISTRATIONS

The cost of the programs to inhibit participation; if you are unable to pay the fees for these programs, please contact Mary Pott (mpott@mpbdenver.org), Director of Religious Education.

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