Confirmation Preparation Process

Sacrament of Confirmation

“But you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8

The following is a list of components which make-up the Confirmation process here at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.  These components are intended to help you, the parent, make decisions which prepare your teen for the spiritual formation that lies ahead.

Our Lady of Guadalupe requirements for the Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation Eligibility:

• Junior or Senior in high school.
• Confirmation Candidates should express a readiness and desire for the Sacrament of Confirmation
• Confirmation Candidates must also have a willingness to continue one's faith formation beyond the Sacrament of Confirmation.
• Confirmation Candidates must participate in the Confirmation process of preparation and accept the gift of the Sacrament with all its responsibilities.
• Confirmation Candidates are required to be registered in the Parish and for Religious Education prior to enrolling into the Confirmation Program.

  *Juniors and Seniors who have not yet received Eucharist will be asked to spend this year in preparation for Eucharist and will then be eligible for Confirmation the following school year. Those having no prior religious education participation will be asked to spend this year in OLG  Life Teen or another Catholic based religious education program and will be eligible to participate in the Confirmation preparation process in the following school year.

Confirmation Fees

The Confirmation Fees are as follows:

Parish Religious Education fee for Confirmation         $30.00

Confirmation 2008/2009 Registration Packet  on High School Page

Need more information on Youth confirmation contact John Lopez at (210)695-8791 Ex:26

jlopez@olghelotes.org

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Adult Confirmation

Young Adults and Adults

Catholic adults and young adults who were never confirmed are invited to participate in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Preparation is open to:

• Young Adults who have graduated from high school and who have already received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist (First Communion).
• Adults who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Eucharist (First Communion).

Questions about Adult Confirmation, the process at Our Lady of Guadalupe or other confirmation programs (adjoining local parishes, Cathedral, Newman clubs, etc.) around the city can be directed to Danna Peaks at  695-8791 Ex: 26 or dpeaks@olghelotes.org