Journey deeper into the love of Christ through His Word and Sacraments
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Immediate Prep
Year Two Confirmation:Candidate and Sponsor SessionsOur Spring Confirmation date is April 25, 2019 (Thursday)
Save the date...and come early for seating!
Candidate Interviews are being scheduled now, firat come first served!
February 26th or March 5th from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (20 minute blocks)
Diocese of Rochester Policy on Confirmation (see pg 25-28)
http://oec.dor.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Sacramental-Policies-Diocese-of-Rochester.pdf -
Sponsor Eligibility Form and Requirements
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St. John the Evangelist - Spencerport
Confirmation RetreatsCandidates of the DOR two year program are required to attend a retreat each year.
SJS Year One Retreat scheduled February 20, 2019 from 1pm to 6pm attending Evening Prayer at 5pm.For those who miss the Wednesday retreat a make-up retreat is scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 1pm to 6pm attending Mass at 5pm.
SJS Year Two Retreat scheduled for those who missed the December 29th retreat the "make-up" retreat will be held on Saturday, January 26th from 1pm - 6pm attending Mass at 5pm.
To view other parish dates please visit this link:
http://oec.dor.org/sacraments/confirmation/
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Confirmation Year One and Year Two
Schedule for 2018-2019Preparation for Confirmation in the Diocese of Rochester (DOR) is a two-year catechetical process (proximate preparation) that begins in the 8th grade.
The process challenges every part of the candidate to grow. They will learn (head), experience (heart) and serve (hands).Year One (8th grade requirement) and Year Two (at least 9th grade) has a classroom experience delivery option on either Sunday, Monday or Wednesday’s.
Other components include:
- Each year a total of 25 hrs. of instruction
- Adoration and Liturgical experiences
- Service Learning (15 hrs)
- Opportunities for reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Note: Those being Confirmed in 2019 (Year Two Candidates) have specific components related to immediate preparation that will be announced once we learn of our date
- Immediate Prep class (2 hrs)
- Interview with candidate(s) and pastoral staff
- Sponsor/Candidate day of reflection (5 hrs.)
Sunday Classroom Experience calendar for 2018-19 (14 hrs)
September 16 (Sunday 9-11am)
October 14 (Sunday 9-11am)
November 11 (Sunday 9-11am)
December 9 (Sunday 9-11am)
January 13 (Sunday 9-11am)
February 10 (Sunday 9-11am)
March 10 (Sunday 9-11am)
April and May classes are listed at the bottom
Monday Classroom Experience calendar for 2018-19 (14 hrs)
September 17 (Monday 6-8pm)
October 15 (Monday 6-8pm)
November 12 (Monday 6-8pm)
December 10 (Monday 6-8pm)
January 14 (Monday 6-8pm)
February 11 (Monday 6-8pm)
March 11 (Monday 6-8pm)
April and May classes are listed at the bottom
Wednesday Classroom Experience calendar for 2018-19 (14 hrs)
September 19 (Wednesday 3:15-5:15 pm)
October 17 (Wednesday 3:15-5:15 pm)
November 14 (Wednesday 3:15-5:15 pm)
December 12 (Wednesday 3:15-5:15 pm
January 16 (Wednesday 3:15-5:15 pm)
February 13 (Wednesday 3:15-5:15 pm)
March 13 (Wednesday 3:15-5:15 pm)
April and May classes are listed at the bottom
Liturgical Calendar/Adoration for Year One and Year Two Confirmation Candidates and their family/sponsors
(candidates in Sunday, Monday and Wednesday are required to attend on the dates listed below)
April and May Classes
Liturgical Calendar/Adoration
Parents/Families and Sponsors are welcome to join us!
Date Time (Hours) Meeting Place April 19, 2019 – Good Friday
Walking Stations of the Cross and service after walk1:15 – 5:15pm (4 hrs.) meet in front of Church
(weather permitting)April 28, 2019 – Divine Mercy Sunday - Adoration 2:45-3:30 pm (1 hr.) Meet in Church Sunday, May 5th -
Month of Mary12:30-1:30 pm (1 hr.) Meet at the Mary Shrine
- Each year a total of 25 hrs. of instruction
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Youth Group Happenings
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Registration requires completion of both forms below (Registration Form and DOR Health Form)
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Registration Form for Confirmationclick below
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DOR Health Form for Teens 2018-2019
click belowDOR Health 2018.2019 - every student every fall
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Additional DOR Confirmation Resources for Parents
Click on link below...Children with special needs: http://www.dor.org/getting-involved-in-your-faith/sacraments/sacraments-for-people-with-special-needs/