Requirements

The Sacrament of Confirmation marks an important moment in the life of a Catholic. It completes the initiation process that began at Baptism, and it launches one into an active life as a member of the Catholic faith. It is an exciting time of growth, responsibility, and commitment.

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There are a number of components to our Confirmation program. If you are interested in having your child confirmed next year, it is assumed that your child is a practicing Catholic: he/she participates at Mass every weekend and he/she is continuing to learn more about the Catholic faith in a formal Religious Education Program.

The basic requirements for the Preparation for Confirmation are:

• Your child is at least in the eighth grade.
  
• You are a registered member of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Parish.
  
• Your child currently attends a Catholic School or attends a Religious Education Program and attends regularly.
  
• Your child also attended and completed Catholic School/Religious Education last year.

The program itself begins during the school year in October with the parent registration meetings. Preparation activities take place from October through April.

The immediate preparation for Confirmation includes attendance at and participation in the following:

• Parent Registration Meeting
• Rite of Enrollment and Reception
• Confirmation Classes
• Ministry Project - 20 hours of service
• Retreat
• Sponsor Night
• Rite of Confirmation

If you have any questions regarding the Service Project or any other aspect of Confirmation, please feel free to contact the Youth Ministry Office at 410 464-4012 or e-mail Meghan Cosgrove.

We pray that the Holy Spirit will bless your families with the gifts of wisdom, truth, and love. Have a great year!