Mass Attendance:

• During the COVID Pandemic, the obligation to attend Mass has been temporarily suspended.
• Attending Mass and frequent reception of Holy Communion is highly recommended with social distancing and safety protocols in place.

Class Attendance:

• Class attendance is required and students are asked to post short assignments on google classroom. (10th grade)
• Missed classes will require make up through a digital class and activity.

Service Requirement:

• Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are requiring you to do some meaningful service for others either at the parish, at home or for a neighbor. This could be helping an elderly neighbor, pitching in more at home, tutoring a friend in an academic subject or some other way to share your time and talent.
• You will need to be accountable to the director of faith formation for what you have done either by a virtual or in-person interview.
• It is most important for you to experience the spirit of being GENEROUS with your time and talent. This is the spirit of Jesus.

Other Requirements:

• Select a patron saint for Confirmation - Choose a saint whom you admire as a role model and submit it with a one page write up.
• Submit the completed sponsor-candidate form to the director of faith formation.
• If your sponsor is not from St. Vincent de Paul Parish, obtain a letter from the parish they attend, stating that they are a suitable sponsor and practicing Catholic.
• There will be a Confirmation Retreat that will be required for all 10th grade students. It may be virtual. Date and time will be announced after Christmas.
• Submit a letter to Father Bob requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation.
• Attend Confirmation Interviews with the parish priests.
• Attend Confirmation Rehearsal with your sponsor or someone standing in
• The Bishop’s Office determines when the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated. As soon as we have the date, we will let you know.