Grade School youth  preparing for Confirmation will receive the sacrament on October 10, 2019 at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. They will be confirmed by the Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

All of formal catechetical preparation of our students is combined with a retreat experience offsite. It utilizes large group talks, small group discussions, fun & powerful music, drama, skits, hilarity, service, adoration and personal faith sharing. It is a fun, high energy, 100% Catholic, powerful, life-changing experience for the youth!

Requirements

In preparation for Confirmation, candidates must do the following:

• Candidates & Parents review, complete, and turn in a Confirmation Packet
• Candidates will take part in 2 out of 3 Youth Session Preparation Meetings (dates TBA).
• Candidates attend the one-day retreat, Sealed by the Spirit, offered by the diocese. Download and print the retreat permission form here.

Dress Code for Confirmation Mass

• White, black, or red collared dress shirt
• Black dress slacks (no cargo pants)
• Belt, tie, socks, closed-toed dress shoes (no tennis shoes, sandals or flip-flops)
• Ties, socks, and belts should be red, black, or white
• Any patterns should be subtle and not distracting

• White, red, or black dress shirt
• Black dress slacks (no capri, cargo or tight pants) or plain black skirt no shorter than the knee
• Low-healed dress shoes or dress sandals with heel straps (no flip-flops or tennis shoes)
• Dresses - a black or red dress to the knee, patterns and embellishments should be minimal, shoulders must be covered with a red, white, or black shrug or sweater
• Necklines should be modest, no low cut or plunging necklines
• A white dress should not be worn

Questions about Confirmation, please contact:
Alycia Valentiny
Director of Religious Education
574-282-2308
avalentiny@stasb.org

For sacramental records from St. Anthony, contact:
Tina Masterson
Pastoral Associate
574-282-2308
church@stasb.org