Confirmation for those already celebrating Eucharist

The St. Gabriel Confirmation preparation program is designed to help candidates come to a deeper understanding of how the Holy Spirit works in our lives and in the life of the Church, and to a deeper appreciation of how being open to the presence and action of the Holy Spirit in our lives can draw us inot a closer relationship with Christ.

Candidates, who are already celebrating Eucharist, are invited to join us for preparation consisting of 4 mini-retreats. Retreats are held one per month for four consecutive months. All candidates join for the opening prayer service, then divide into age appropriate groups: grades 4-8, high school, and adult. All children in grades 4-8 must have an adult attend with them each month. Attendance at all four retreats is mandatory.

2009 preparation will begin February 21 from 9:00 to noon. Other dates are March 28, April 18, and May 16. Celebration of the sacrament will be on May 31 at the 10:30 Mass. For more information or to join this year’s preparation, contact the formation office.

NOTE: Sacramental preparation for children through high school is in addition to a “regular program of religious formation.”