MINISTRIES : Alter Service | Bread Making | Eucharist | Environment & Art | Faith Development | Funeral | Lectors | Music | Hospitality | Liturgy
SACRAMENTS : First Eucharist & First Reconciliation | Confirmation | Christian Initiation | Marriage Preparation | Baptism
SACRAMENTS : First Eucharist & First Reconciliation | Confirmation | Christian Initiation | Marriage Preparation | Baptism
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION SPRING 2019
St. Alphonsus and St. Anthony’s Parishes will prepare candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation to be celebrated in the spring of 2019. Youth in grades 8 and older are invited to join us and confirm their faith in Jesus Christ through the Holy Catholic Church.
The first of 12 sessions was held on Oct. 21 where eight of our youth reflected on the importance of gathering as a Church community. The act of gathering joins us to the Church, the Body of Christ, and allows us to enter into the saving work of Jesus.
Each of the youth will choose a ministry within our parish to participate in during the year. There are many options, including:
Sessions will typically be held on Sundays (times will be announced TBD) at St. Alphonsus and will last approximately 2 hours. Each candidate will bring a recent photo and a short paragraph about themselves to the first session, to be used throughout our program. A copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate must be provided if they were not baptised at St. Alphonsus Church.
We are also looking for catechists to help with preparing and participating in the various sessions. Please consider giving your time to help support our young people as they make this journey towards Confirmation.
All youth are required to have a sponsor (not a parent) who is willing and able to participate in the sessions.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please call Karen Bethune at 647-0982 or email at bethune@nbnet.nb.ca or Dawn at the Parish Office at 832-3327 or email at stalphonsusparish@nb.aibn.com. Registration forms due by Tuesday, Oct. 9 in the parish office.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION FORM 2019
St. Alphonsus and St. Anthony’s Parishes will prepare candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation to be celebrated in the spring of 2019. Youth in grades 8 and older are invited to join us and confirm their faith in Jesus Christ through the Holy Catholic Church.
The first of 12 sessions was held on Oct. 21 where eight of our youth reflected on the importance of gathering as a Church community. The act of gathering joins us to the Church, the Body of Christ, and allows us to enter into the saving work of Jesus.
Each of the youth will choose a ministry within our parish to participate in during the year. There are many options, including:
- Altar Serving,
- Lectors
- Announcements
- Arts & Environment (decorating church space)
- Music (choir)
- Hospitality (Greeters & Collection)
- Maintenance
- Reading Intercessory Prayers
- Any other area the youth may be interested in
Sessions will typically be held on Sundays (times will be announced TBD) at St. Alphonsus and will last approximately 2 hours. Each candidate will bring a recent photo and a short paragraph about themselves to the first session, to be used throughout our program. A copy of the candidate’s baptismal certificate must be provided if they were not baptised at St. Alphonsus Church.
We are also looking for catechists to help with preparing and participating in the various sessions. Please consider giving your time to help support our young people as they make this journey towards Confirmation.
All youth are required to have a sponsor (not a parent) who is willing and able to participate in the sessions.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please call Karen Bethune at 647-0982 or email at bethune@nbnet.nb.ca or Dawn at the Parish Office at 832-3327 or email at stalphonsusparish@nb.aibn.com. Registration forms due by Tuesday, Oct. 9 in the parish office.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION FORM 2019
CONFIRMATION 2017
St. Alphonsus and St. Anthony’s Parishes celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2017. Seventeen of our youth confirmed their faith in Jesus Christ through the Holy Catholic Church.
Candidates prepared by participating in various ministries as well as 12 sessions helping them learn more about their faith.
Many thanks go to all those who helped the candidates prepare, especially Karen Bethune, the catechist who coordinated this sacrament.
Candidates prepared by participating in various ministries as well as 12 sessions helping them learn more about their faith.
Many thanks go to all those who helped the candidates prepare, especially Karen Bethune, the catechist who coordinated this sacrament.
