The Sacrament of Confirmation

Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the sacraments of Christian initiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. 

Candidates for Confirmation are required to be in grade seven (7) or older. 

Sacrament of Confirmation 2018-2019

Dear Parents/Guardians,
 
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in North Bay with Bishop Marcel Damphousse on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 10:00am at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption.  To prepare to receive this Sacrament, I invite all young people in Grade 7 and older to register and record the dates of our preparation program.  Our Confirmation team is anticipating a faith-filled time with our Confirmation candidates. 
 
Parents/Guardians play a key role in this time of preparation.  An Information Night for both parents and candidates is scheduled for Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at St. Peter the Apostle Church (299 Airport Road).  Our preparation program for our young people begins with a Day of Retreat on Saturday, December 1 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, followed by one meeting a month until the Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated. 
                  
Each Confirmation candidate is expected to attend all sessions.  We are aware that there may be some conflicts with these dates and hope that you can free up your schedule to accommodate these times.  If you have any concerns or questions about this, please contact me.
 
Registration forms can be filled in and dropped off at our parish office, or they can be given to me at the weekend Masses.  Online registration is also available through our parish website www.holynamestalphonsus.com.
 
Each candidate for Confirmation MUST provide a baptismal certificate with their registration.  If your child was baptized at either Holy Name of Jesus or St. Alphonsus Liguori, their baptismal record will already be on file at the parish.  If your child was baptized at another church (Catholic or otherwise), please make a copy of his or her certificate and include it with the registration form.  Please submit registration forms by November 16, 2018.
 
We look forward to the opportunity to journey with you and your child in this time of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
 
Yours in Christ, 
 
Fr. Daniele Muscolino
Pastor
Holy Name of Jesus, North Bay
St. Alphonsus Liguori, Callander
 

Dates and Information for Confirmation Candidates
 
Confirmation Preparation Sessions:

• Registration

• Parents & Sponsors

•      Sacrament of Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption on Saturday, June 8 at 10:00am with Bishop Marcel Damphousse presiding.
 

REGISTRATION FOR CONFIRMATION 2018-2019

Please make sure you have familiarized yourself with the dates and times of our preparation sessions, and all other dates and times.  We have provided you these dates well in advance to avoid conflicts.

Please note that when you register, each candidate for Confirmation MUST provide a baptismal certificate with their registration.  If your child was baptized at either Holy Name of Jesus or St. Alphonsus Liguori, their baptismal record will already be on file at the parish.  If your child was baptized at another church (Catholic or otherwise), please make a copy of his or her certificate and include it with the registration form. 

If the candidate has NOT received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation or First Communion, please contact the parish office.

This year, students in Grade 7 and older are welcome to register.  If you have any questions/concerns, please let us know!

Our registration period has ended, and our preparation program has begun.  Please contact the parish office with any concerns you may have.