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ConfirmationThe Kingdom of God: Justice, Righteousness & Mercy -
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Do you believe that Jesus is the resurrected Son of God?
When we are children, our parents and teachers pass on what they believe and know to us, but there comes a time when we must evaluate what we believe. A time when we must decide if we are ready to be like the apostles and disciples and pray to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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The Catechism
"Like Baptism which it completes, Confirmation is given only once, for it too imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual mark, the “character”, which is the sign that Jesus Christ has marked a Christian with the seal of his Spirit by Clothing him with power from on high so that he may be his witness. This “character” perfects the common priesthood of the faithful, received in Baptism, and “the confirmed person received the power to profess faith in Christ publicly and as it were officially (quasi Exofficio)." - CCC para. 1304
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The Diocese of St. Petersburg requires two consecutive years of preparation for children. This preparation can be completed either through our Parish Faith Formation program, or through a Catholic School; both options involve a collaborative effort of the parish community and the family of those being presented for the sacrament.
First Year Preparation
- Contact one of our Administrative Assistants to verify your Parish Registration.
- Be registered and attending either our Faith Formation Program, or a Catholic school by October 1st.
Please Note: Students enrolled in our Faith Formation Program who have more than five absences will have to repeat First Year Preparation.- Attend Sunday (or Saturday Vigil) Mass weekly at Light of Christ Parish.
Second Year Preparation
- Be registered and attending either our Faith Formation Program, or a Catholic school by October 1st.
Please Note: Students enrolled in our Faith Formation Program who have more than five absences will have to repeat Second Year Preparation.- Complete a Confirmation Request Form.
- Provide a photocopy of the child's Baptism Certificate.
- Attend both our Penance Retreat and our First Communion Retreat.
- Attend Sunday (or Saturday Vigil) Mass weekly at Light of Christ Parish.
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Adults who have not yet received their first communion should speak with Fr. Bill or Deacon Miguel before or after any Mass.
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The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating or drinking, but of justice, peace and joy that is given by the Holy Spirit, Whoever serves Christ in this way pleases God and wins the esteem of all, Let us, then, make it our aim to work for peace and to strengthen one another. - Romans 14: 17-19
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