Confirmation
"Confirmation strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously."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:
January 13, 2024 |
Registration and Parent & Candidate Orientation |
January 13/14, 2024 (Sat/Sun) |
Welcome Mass (5pm/9am/11am) Candidates registered in the Confirmation program will be welcomed at all weekend masses on January 13/14, 2024. Please inform the leader which mass you will attend. |
February 3, 2024 |
Confirmation Session I |
February 24, 2024 |
Confirmation Session II |
March 9, 2024 |
Confirmation Session III |
May 4, 2024 |
Confirmation Session IV |
May 25, 2024 |
Confirmation Retreat, Rehearsal & Reconciliation *** 9:45am – 1:00pm (note the extended time) Youth, Sponsors & Parents |
Date to be determined |
Confirmation Celebration |
Questions? Please contact Sacrament Preparation Coordinator
