MPB Confirmation
Welcome to Our Most Precious Blood Confirmation Page
Let's start your journey toward Confirmation!
This year's program will take you through the entire Catholic faith in all its richness and vitality to help recap everything you've learned so far in your formation process. You will be captivated by the story, from Creation all the way through salvation history, and come to see how the sacraments, prayer, and discipleship are the keys to a happy life.
The year is curated with nothing short of winning over your heart and making you a disciple of Christ. COME HOLY SPIRIT!
This page has content about the program we are using this year, Sacrament specific information we need to stay on top of to qualify your eligibility, important information for parents as well as your Confirmation Sponsor.
Let's have an amazing year,
Ashley Ellis
Coordinator of Religious Education & Youth Ministry
Most Precious Blood Parish
New London, WI 54961
Student Welcome
Below in the red button boxes are three things you need to complete before your first class on:
Wednesday September 20th, 2023.
Projects To be Completed include;
1.) Become familiar with this site and how to navigate it. Important information about your Sacrament of Confirmation will be found here all year.
2.) Watching both Segment 1 and Segment 2 of Lesson One of Chosen (Videos embedded below)
3.) Answering a brief Lesson 1 Assessment (Answers are from the video),
4.) Give some thought and complete the Pre-Confirmation Interview.
5.) READ & Sign the Confirmation Candidate agreement form.
VIrtual Parent Session
This is a great way to get familiar with your role in your student's Confirmation journey. This is a wonderful chance to brush up on your faith knowledge and it also contains great tips to work in conversation at home in your Domestic Church. If you find yourself needing specific questions answered or would like to learn more on any of these topics or others, please reach out to Ashley or Kelly and we would be more than happy to chat.
*** Please make sure to look at students Confirmation Commitment form and acknowledge you will support your young adult and help them stick to their agreement.
DOCCUMENTS / INFORMATION NEEDED FROM YOU FOR CONFIRMMATION BELOW
DUE October 18th, 2023
DUE December 6th, 2023
Confirmation Retreat
When: Saturday FEBRUARY 17th 2024
Location: Most Precious Blood
Time: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
(Retreat Conflict? Please contact Ashley Ellis ASAP to discuss. Make up retreat day opportunity is Saturday April 6th, 2024 with Spiritus at Mount Tabor Venue in Menasha, WI. Register and pay them HERE)
Sponsor Section
The Sponsor’s Guide not only instructs the sponsor how to fulfill their role, but is an opportunity to revisit and rekindle their own faith.
It includes:
An overview of a sponsor’s role
Conversation starters
Top Ten Catholic questions your candidate may approach you with
... and more.
As part of this program, we are providing you with access to the Sponsor's Guide to share with your chosen sponsor. Just copy and paste this link to share access to the guide with your sponsor: https://fliphtml5.com/wtds/mevl
IMPORTANT DATES:
Confirmation Retreat 2024: Bishop Mandated Retreat for all Students seeking Confirmation.
Saturday FEBRUARY17th, 2024 (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM). Students will be dismissed after Saturday evening Mass
(Can't Make our Retreat? Make up retreat day is Saturday April 6th, 2024 with Spiritus at Mount Tabor Venue in Menasha, WI. Register and pay HERE)
STUDENT ONLY CONFIRMATION PRACTICE Wednesday May 1st at 7:00 PM in Waupaca
(all 7 parishes. Sponsors do not attend practice. )
CONFIRMATION LITURGY ON SUNDAY May 5th, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Students and Sponsors must arrive by 1:00 PM on day of Confirmation to run through Liturgy with the Abbot's Master of Ceremonies
LOCATION: Waupaca at St. Mary Magdalene with Abbot Dane Radecki, From St Norbert Abbey presiding.
Resources
Below are some great sites, videos and resources to refer to at any point this year if you have questions about the faith and/or the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Catechism of The Catholic Church (CCC)
Vatican
Contact: Ashley Ellis aellis@mpbparishnl.org or Kelly kmckibben@mpbparishnl.org with any questions