The Sacrament of Confirmation
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Important Dates
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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
Attend the following events
Confirmation Kickoff (September 8)
Walk through the Mass (November 14)
Confirmation Retreat (February 8)
Fulfill ONE of the following Service Commitments
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
SneakersYoung 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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Erin Del Bustoedelbustoparish.dol-in.orgCoordinator of Youth Ministry & Evangelization Specialist
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