The Sacrament of Confirmation
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Important Dates
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Sunday, April 6
All Confirmation materials due (service hours can be submitted until April 18)
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Wednesday, April 23
Confirmation Mass (all confirmands and their sponsors must arrive by 5PM at the LATEST)
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Service Opportunities
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Service Opportunities
One Saturday each month: Adopt the grotto
LUM Dinners (these dates fill up quickly! Click the links below)
- September 10, 2024
- October 8, 2024
- November 12, 2024
- December 10, 2024
- January 14, 2025
- February 11, 2025
- March 11, 2025
- April 15, 2025
Nov. 9 + 10: Help with the hot cocoa bar CBS offers to support the Honor Flight
Nov. 20: Serve dinner and help clean up at the Explanation Night for Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 13 + 14: Help wrap gifts, accompany shoppers, or transport items for Jubilee Christmas
Dec. 22: Decorate the church for Christmas (contact Caleb Schultz directly ([email protected]) for more details)
January 12: Clean up Christmas decorations (contact Caleb Schultz directly ([email protected]) for more details)
Feb. 21: Set up for Night Under the Stars parish gala - come to Hardebeck Hall at 6:30 to help set up
Feb 22: Clean up from Night Under the Stars parish gala in Hardebeck Hall around 9PM
Feb. 28: Help facilitate Kids' Club (contact LoSitah Reising ([email protected]) for more details)
April 1-3: Help cook + clean at Lenten Parish Mission (contact Elizabeth Gorney directly ([email protected]) for specifics)
- April 4: Image Covering on Good Friday (contact Caleb Schultz directly ([email protected]) to help at 7:30PM)
- April 18: Decorate for Holy Week (contact Caleb Schultz directly ([email protected]) to help at 6:30PM)
- Other: serving at / cleaning up for any CBS event -- just let Erin know what the event was and how you served!
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How to Submit Service
This year, you have a choice as to how you fulfill your service commitment. You may either volunteer at 3 CBS-organized service events (approximately one hour each) or become a regular liturgical minister (serve approximately once each quarter, after being trained).
Whether you chose to volunteer at CBS-organized service events or become a regular liturgical minister, you must submit service hours the same way.- Take a picture of yourself at the place where you served (the background must be clearly visible).
- Send the picture to Erin Del Busto ([email protected]) along with the following information:
- Your name
- Location where you served
- What you did while serving
- How long you served
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Confirmation Checklist 2024-25
Submit the Following Forms / Projects
Confirmation Intent Form (September 15)
Sponsor Form (September 22)
Saint Project (November 10)
Baptismal Certificate (November 17) - contact your parish to request this be sent to CBS
First Communion Certificate (November 17) - contact your parish to request this be sent to CBS
If your child has NOT made his or her First Holy Communion, they will receive this Sacrament on February 8, immediately following the Confirmation Retreat
Candidate & Sponsor Activity Packets
Packet 1 due October 6 (Packet 1 in Spanish)
Packet 2 due January 12 (Packet 2 in Spanish)
Packet 3 due March 9 (Packet 3 in Spanish)
Attend the following events
Confirmation Kickoff (September 8)
Walk through the Mass (November 14) - click here to submit "absent work" for this event
Confirmation Retreat (February 8)
Fulfill ONE of the following Service Commitments (see above)
Participate in 3 service events organized by Church of the Blessed Sacrament
ORBecome a regular liturgical minister
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Confirmation Process
The Church specifies that confirmands be “suitably instructed, properly disposed, and able to renew their baptismal promises.” With these goals foremost in our minds, the preparation program for Confirmation includes weekly instruction; formation requirements (see left); and a retreat—which all culminate in Confirmation. The program for Confirmation at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament is one year, and students must have attended Faith Formation the previous year.
To register for Faith Formation, you MUST be a registered parishioner at CBS.Register Here
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Resources / Recursos
- Documents
- Documentos
- Student & Sponsor Packets / Paqeutes para Cadidatos y Padrinos
- Dress Code
- Vestimenta
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Student & Sponsor Packets / Paqeutes para Cadidatos y Padrinos
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Confirmation Dress Code
Color
The liturgical color for Confirmation is red, to signify the Holy Spirit who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave them courage to practice their faith. Catholics believe that the same Holy Spirit confirms us during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives us the same gifts. Therefore, it is suggested you wear some red on this special day. For young men, it is traditional to wear a red tie. For young ladies, a red dress, a red sweater or other accent is suggested. White is also acceptable.
Young Men
Young men are expected to wear a long-sleeve dress shirt with dress pants and dress shoes.
What to Wear Inappropriate Attire Long-sleeve dress shirt
Dress pants / slacks / khakis
Dress shoes
Tie (red) optional, but recommended
Sport coat / suit jacket optionalSports wear
Short-sleeve shirt
Novelty ties
Sneakers
Anything with a brand name on itYoung Women
Young women are expected to wear a modest dress or skirt / pants with a blouse. The clothing should not be low-cut, skin-tight, or see-through.
What to Wear Inappropriate Attire (Red) Dress, skirt and blouse, or dress pants and blouse - Dress or skirt must be no shorter than 1 inch above the knee
- Chest and back should be covered
- Shoulders must be covered with at least 1 inch of fabric (cardigan / sweater may be worn)
If nail polish is worn, it should be a subdued / pastel colorAnything low-cut or see-through
Mini skirts
Jean skirts or other casual skirts
Anything with cutouts that expose the abdomen or sides
Formal gowns
Bodycon dresses
SneakersSponsors
The sponsors should also be appropriately dressed (following all the guidelines above), since in their role they are an official representative of the Church. Men should wear a dress shirt/tie and jacket. Women should wear a skirt or dress of appropriate length or a dress pants suit.
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Vestimenta
Color
El color litúrgico de la Confirmación es el rojo, para significar el Espíritu Santo que confirmó a los apóstoles en Pentecostés y les dio valor para practicar su fe. Los católicos creen que el mismo Espíritu Santo nos confirma durante el Sacramento de la Confirmación y nos da los mismos dones. Por eso, te sugerimos que lleves algo de rojo en este día tan especial. Para los jóvenes, es tradicional llevar una corbata roja. Para las jóvenes, se sugiere un vestido rojo, un suéter rojo u otro acento. El blanco también es aceptable.Hombres jóvenes
Qué ponerse Vestimenta inadecuada Camisa de manga larga
Pantalones de vestir / pantalones de vestir / caquis
Zapatos de vestir
Corbata (roja) opcional, pero recomendable
Chaqueta de sport opcionalRopa deportiva
Camisa de manga corta
Corbatas novedosas
Zapatillas de deporteMujeres jóvenes
Qué ponerse Vestimenta inadecuada (Rojo) Vestido, falda y blusa, o pantalón de vestir y blusa - El vestido o la falda no debe ser más corto de una pulgada por encima de la rodilla
- El pecho y la espalda deben estar cubiertos
- Los hombros deben estar cubiertos con al menos 1 pulgada de tela (se puede llevar rebeca/suéter)
Si se lleva esmalte de uñas, debe ser de un color tenue / pastelCualquier cosa escotada o transparente
Minifaldas
Faldas vaqueras u otras faldas informales
Cualquier cosa con recortes que expongan el abdomen o los costados
Vestidos formales
Vestidos ajustados
ZapatillasPadrinos
Los padrinos también deben ir adecuadamente vestidos, ya que en su papel son un representante oficial de la Iglesia. Los hombres deben llevar camisa de vestir/corbata y chaqueta. Las mujeres deben llevar una falda o vestido de longitud adecuada o un traje pantalón de vestir.
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Contact Us
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LoSitah Reisinglreisingparish.dol-in.orgYouth Formation Coordinator
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