Confirmation
(8th grade)
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Like all parishes across the Diocese of Trenton, St. Paul Parish uses a two-year preparation process for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation which takes place during students' 7th and 8th grade years.
Confirmation preparation will be introduced during weekly meetings, beginning in 7th grade and continuing in 8th grade, in addition to weekly catechesis. The curriculum we use is Decision Point, by Dynamic Catholic. We encourage all families and sponsors to journey with their Confirmation candidate during these two years by reviewing and sharing the online resources.
Acts of Faith
All children will be required to participate in Acts of Faith. On September 21, Catechetical Sunday, they will receive a journal to help them become involved in the Eucharist, their Parish and faith community, and service to others.
Children preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation will participate in 15 Acts of Faith. Families will be able to choose opportunities that work best for them.
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2024-2025 calendar*
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*Will be updated for 2025-2026 soon!
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Name and Sponsor Selection
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Sponsor for Confirmation
We are asking Candidates to have chosen their sponsor by October 31, 2024. Forms must be completed online by that date. In order to secure a place as a sponsor, two items must be completed:
- Candidate/family must complete.
- If sponsor is *not* registered at St. Paul Parish, sponsor must request/obtain from their home parish a letter of eligibility for sponsorship.
Please note the following:- Eligibility requirements for sponsors are listed below. Siblings who meet the requirements may serve as a sponsor. Parents may not.
- If a sponsor is not able to attend the Confirmation Celebration for some reason, a proxy sponsor may be chosen. The same requirements of eligibility apply to the person chosen as a proxy. If a proxy is necessary, please contact Jaime directly ([email protected])
Requirements for Sponsors:
According to Canon Laws (cc. 872-874, 893:1), sponsors for the sacrament of Confirmation must be:- 16 years of age or older
- Fully initiated Catholic (having received Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist)
- Leading a life in conformity with the faith and the role of a sponsor
- Not bound by a canonical penalty (e.g., invalid marriage)
- Not a parent of the one to be confirmed
Additionally, the sponsor may be:
- The same as the sponsor (or godparent) for Baptism
- Male or female (i.e., female candidates may have male sponsors; male candidates may have female sponsors)
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Confirmation Name
Here are some details about the choice of a name for Confirmation.
- May retain baptismal name or choose new name (Diocese of Trenton. Parish Religious Education Administration Manual, Section 507:A. rev. 2012).
- New name must be name of a recognized saint of the Church (Diocese of Trenton. Parish Religious Education Administration Manual, Section 507:A. rev. 2012).
- Newly chosen name does not need to be gender consistent (Diocese of Trenton. Parish Religious Education Administration Manual, Section 507:C. rev. 2012).
Please note: Candidates choose ONE name for Confirmation. For example:My name is Kaitlyn Christine. When I was confirmed, I took the name Rose. I was confirmed as "Rose" (not "Kaitlyn Rose"). Had I chosen to retain my baptismal name, I would need to specify whether I would use "Kaitlyn" OR "Christine" as my Confirmation name. There is only one Confirmation name. When candidates receive their confirmation certificate, it will have their first name, confirmation name (if different than their first name), and last name.
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