General Information
The Catholic Area Faith Community of Jesus Our Living Water offers a two-year Confirmation Preparation process for teens entering tenth grade. We typically celebrate Confirmation in February of the eleventh grade year with the Bishop presiding.
In the sacrament of Confirmation we are affirming our “Baptismal call to full participation in the life of the Church and the mission of Jesus.” This Sacrament seals our soul and sets us on a path to become what God has always intended for us (Eph. 2:10).
Those seeking the Sacrament are asked to approach this period of preparation as a journey of personal discovery of faith and truth that leads ultimately to making a commitment to the person of Jesus Christ and His Church.
Hopes and Prayers – Confirmation is not a graduation! Far from it, Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation – a beginning; confirming the commitment to a life-long journey of discipleship.
It is the wish and hope of the Catholic Area Faith Community of Jesus Our Living Water that during this period of preparation every young person will experience the peace, love, forgiveness, and vitality that can only be found in a life connected to God. We look forward to the energy, ideas and perspective that the youth of our area faith community have to offer both our local community and the greater Church. We pray that these candidates will find a home and purpose in the Church founded by Christ.
Preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a process of discovery that welcomes young Catholics into a deeper relationship with God and into the life and mission of the Catholic community. The purpose of our Confirmation Program is to “mentor youth toward an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Catholic Community.” The Confirmation preparation process is designed to fulfill this purpose by focusing on the following aspects: Mentorship, Faith Formation, Spiritual Renewal, and Discipleship.
Candidate Commitment – Each candidate seeking this sacrament must freely choose to be confirmed and be committed to continuing the faithful practice and study of our faith.
United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) – The USCCB asks each parish to prepare candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation (and by extension, a lifetime of participation in life and mission of the Church) by offering educational, worship, and service opportunities.
Confirmation is not about deciding to be Catholic. By virtue of your baptism, you are already Catholic. Confirmation, along with the Sacrament of the Eucharist, completes the Sacrament of Baptism.
Receiving the sacrament of Confirmation is NOT a “graduation” from Faith Formation. Rather, through the sacrament, we are commanded by Christ to “go in peace, to love and serve the Lord.”
As one of the three Sacraments of Christian Initiation, Confirmation celebrates the reality that the Holy Spirit is already alive in us and working through us. As with all sacraments, Confirmation should be entered into freely and with an open heart.
Candidates who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation agree to commit to actively participate in the life and work of the Church and demonstrate the following:
The hope of our area faith community is that this preparation will foster the understanding that our Catholic faith is a journey that BEGINS with Confirmation and lasts a lifetime; God is always calling us to more!
May Christ guide you on this exciting journey.
Christine Pinto
Director of Faith Formation
Catholic Area Faith Community of Jesus Our Living Water
Clara City - Spicer - Willmar
In the sacrament of Confirmation we are affirming our “Baptismal call to full participation in the life of the Church and the mission of Jesus.” This Sacrament seals our soul and sets us on a path to become what God has always intended for us (Eph. 2:10).
Those seeking the Sacrament are asked to approach this period of preparation as a journey of personal discovery of faith and truth that leads ultimately to making a commitment to the person of Jesus Christ and His Church.
Hopes and Prayers – Confirmation is not a graduation! Far from it, Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation – a beginning; confirming the commitment to a life-long journey of discipleship.
It is the wish and hope of the Catholic Area Faith Community of Jesus Our Living Water that during this period of preparation every young person will experience the peace, love, forgiveness, and vitality that can only be found in a life connected to God. We look forward to the energy, ideas and perspective that the youth of our area faith community have to offer both our local community and the greater Church. We pray that these candidates will find a home and purpose in the Church founded by Christ.
Preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a process of discovery that welcomes young Catholics into a deeper relationship with God and into the life and mission of the Catholic community. The purpose of our Confirmation Program is to “mentor youth toward an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Catholic Community.” The Confirmation preparation process is designed to fulfill this purpose by focusing on the following aspects: Mentorship, Faith Formation, Spiritual Renewal, and Discipleship.
Candidate Commitment – Each candidate seeking this sacrament must freely choose to be confirmed and be committed to continuing the faithful practice and study of our faith.
United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) – The USCCB asks each parish to prepare candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation (and by extension, a lifetime of participation in life and mission of the Church) by offering educational, worship, and service opportunities.
Confirmation is not about deciding to be Catholic. By virtue of your baptism, you are already Catholic. Confirmation, along with the Sacrament of the Eucharist, completes the Sacrament of Baptism.
Receiving the sacrament of Confirmation is NOT a “graduation” from Faith Formation. Rather, through the sacrament, we are commanded by Christ to “go in peace, to love and serve the Lord.”
As one of the three Sacraments of Christian Initiation, Confirmation celebrates the reality that the Holy Spirit is already alive in us and working through us. As with all sacraments, Confirmation should be entered into freely and with an open heart.
Candidates who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation agree to commit to actively participate in the life and work of the Church and demonstrate the following:
- Make time to pray each day.
- Attend and participate fully in weekly Liturgy.
- Choose a Sponsor and complete the Sponsor/Candidate portion of the preparation process.
- Research a Saint/Choose a Confirmation Name.
- Attend all Confirmation Preparation sessions.
- Develop a relationship with an elder from the parish.
- Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before Confirmation.
- Seek the Sacrament of Confirmation freely and with an open heart.
The hope of our area faith community is that this preparation will foster the understanding that our Catholic faith is a journey that BEGINS with Confirmation and lasts a lifetime; God is always calling us to more!
May Christ guide you on this exciting journey.
Christine Pinto
Director of Faith Formation
Catholic Area Faith Community of Jesus Our Living Water
Clara City - Spicer - Willmar