Confirmation

Confirmation

In the Diocese of Calgary, youth receive the Sacrament of Confirmation when they are in Grade 6 or older. They must have already received the Sacrament of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Eucharist/Communion prior to receiving Confirmation. Our parish-based sacrament programs involve the family, catechists, Catholic schools and the whole parish community, leading to a richer understanding of the sacraments and reception of grace.

The Sacrament preparation journey at St. Pius X parish consists of the following:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• Plan to attend a Parent & Candidate Orientation Session (mandatory) in the church on Saturday, January 13th at 10:00 am. We will present the Sacrament program and how families can continue to support their child’s faith development.

• Four (4) sessions and a retreat to prepare for Confirmation Celebration.
• There will be sessions for children, along with concurrent sessions for parents at the same time. The sessions run for 90 minutes.

There is a fee of $20 CAD to purchase an online resource from Ascension Press.

Confirmation schedule is as follows. Youth and Parents to attend. All sessions are held on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am and are subject to change:

Questions? Please contact Sacrament Preparation Coordinator