Catechist: Chuck Montrose
Assistant: Gail Montrose
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Confirmation Class at St. Charles Borromeo!
This year we will be preparing your children to complete their initiation into The Catholic Church when they receive The Sacrament of Confirmation next spring. This requires a free and informed decision on the part of each student. As the students explore the implications of this very important decision, we will be evaluating them on their commitment to Christ and The Church which He founded. Although there is much material to be learned, the consequences of a lack of commitment to the class are much graver than a low test score or an evaluation of “incomplete.” Therefore, we will be working with you and our Pastor to monitor each student’s level of involvement this year to insure a total and unreserved commitment when they stand before God next spring and make Him a promise. Our communication is critical, so please make sure your contact information is up to date. Expect emails from us regularly.
In addition, please make note of the following:
1) Class will be held on the church porch at 9:00 am SHARP. Please consider attending the 8:00 am Mass – that is where we will usually be.
2) The parish will be supplying a study Bible, Youcat, and a fully stocked binder. These items MUST be brought to class each week.
3) Each student must log at least 10 service hours across at least 3 separate activities before Confirmation.
4) Each student must attend the Fall retreat. (Details to follow…)
5) We will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent, Lent, and right before Confirmation.
6) Mass attendance on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is mandatory (for all of us!)
7) Daily prayer is essential, family prayer is encouraged.
8) Each student must choose a (one) sponsor. The sponsor must be a practicing Catholic of at least 16 years of age, who has received the 3 Sacraments of Initiation. If the sponsor does not belong to St. Charles Borromeo, he must have a sponsor certificate from his parish Priest.
9) Each student must choose a Patron Saint.
Please pray for our students, for us, and for a successful year.
God Bless,
Chuck & Gail Montrose