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2008 - 2009
High School Confirmation
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“Make ready for the Spirit whose smile –like lightening–
sets free the song of everlasting glory that now sleeps in
your paper flesh like dynamite”
Thomas Merton
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Frequently
Asked Questions
to be eligible for Confirmation, you must
- Be in grade 10, 11 or
12 in the 2008-2009 school year;
- Be baptized in the
Catholic Church;
- Have received First
Communion and Reconciliation; and
- Be registered in St.
Augustine Church.
For those who have completed high school, please
inquire about the Adult Confirmation program.
 To be
Confirmed…
1)
Candidate commits to
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Attendance at all meeting.
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Completion of
assignments and reading.
2)
By
October 1, 2008, complete a Registration Form and return to Tom Rinkoski.
You can register in two different ways:
One, on-line by
clicking here for a link to the on-line
registration form. Or, you can pick up a registration form at the parish
office, complete and return to Tom Rinkoski. The Parish Office is open from
9:00 am till 9:00 pm every day.
3)
By
November 1, 2008, submit a letter of recommendation for Confirmation from your
parents.
4)
By
November 1, 2008, submit the name, address and phone number of the person you
choose to be your Sponsor.
5)
By
December 1, 2008, provide an official copy of Baptismal Certificate.
6)
By
March 1, 2009, complete the service project and hand in report.
7)
By
March 1, turn in a personal letter to the Bishop written according to the
specifications provided.
Where can I find a list of all the meetings that are a part of this Confirmation
program?
You can download a copy of the 2008-2009 schedule of meetings for the
High School Confirmation program by
clicking this link.
 Is
there a fee for the Confirmation Program?
Because access to the sacraments is a fundamental
right of all Catholics, there is no fee. Your donations to the Sunday
collections pay the expenses. Students are expected to have a textbook ($19)
and a Bible ($24) for which a donation will be greatly appreciated. These will
be distributed at the first session.
Who do I talk to for
more information or, if I have questions?
We realize not everything can be covered in this
brief web page. If you have questions, concerns or uncertainties about this
program or any other Faith Formation program at St. Augustine please contact Tom
Rinkoski at St. Augustine Church at (352) 372-3533 or via e-mail at
tomrinkoski@yahoo.com.
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