Nativity BVM-St. Louis Parish

Sacrament of Confirmation Application Form

Candidate Information

Candidate Name:______

Male or Female (circle) Date of Birth:______Grade______

Candidate Email:______

Candidate Mailing Address: ______

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Candidate Phone:______Home Phone:______

Date & Place of Baptism:______

Date & Place of First Communion: ______

Candidate Sponsor Information

A Sponsor must be a Confirmed, Current Practicing Catholic. It cannot be a parent, but could be a grandparent. This should be someone the candidate trusts in seeking out faith advice and direction. If you do not know anyone who regularly attends Mass, you will be granted a semester extension to get to know someone who does.The Sponsor must obtain a 'Sponsor Certificate' from their local pastor, certifying that they are a practicing Catholic. This must be submitted by the beginning of the program in the fall.

Sponsor Name:______Relationship to Candidate:______

Phone:______Email:______

Mailing Address:______

Candidate Confirmation Saint Name

I have chosen the following Saint Name in which to be Confirmed:

Saint Name:______

Nativity St. Louis Confirmation Parental Information Form

Mother’s Name:______MotherPhone:______

Mother’s Email: ______

Father’s Name:______Father Phone:______

Father Email: ______

Mailing Address If Different Than Above: ______

EMERGENCY CONTACTS: ______

(Other than parent/self)Name / Relationship to student Phone Number

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Name / Relationship to student Phone Number

Parental Mass & Program Attendance Commitment

Jesus invites His disciples to receive His Body and Blood, so that we may become His hands and feet in the world. This is the great invitation and adventure of the Christian life. Thus, I/we commit:

  • That we will attend Mass every weekend with our childrenregistered for Religious Education. If there is a weekend conflict, or a late Saturday night, we will attend on Saturday or a later Sunday Mass. Mass takes priority over class attendance.
  • That our children will attend classes and retreats, knowing that these events will help them in their faith formation.

I/We also understand that if my child does not fulfill these commitments, the date on which he or she is confirmed may be delayed.

Parent or Guardian Signature:______Date: ______

Parent or Guardian Signature:______Date: ______

Candidate Question and Answer Section

This section is here to help your teachers learn more about your spiritual needs. Please be open and honest in your responses, do not worry about spelling. Attach a separate sheet if you need more room for your answers.

1. What does Mass mean to you? What are your biggest struggles with it? What parts of Mass mean the most to you?

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2. What are some of the teachings of the Catholic Church that you don’t understand, would like to learn more about, or maybe disagree with?

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3. What does it mean to you, personally, to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Or what type of Christian do you envision being in the future?

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4. What steps do you think you need to take personally in your life to get closer to God? How can we help you get there?

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5. What is Your Prayer Life like? Circle all that apply

  • I pray every day, at least once a day.
  • I talk to Jesus like I talk to a friend, all day long
  • I like to use memorized or rote prayers
  • I remember to pray every now and then
  • It’s non-existent, I don’t pray
  • I would like to learn more about the various ways to pray.

Confirmation Program & Mass Attendance Commitment

Thank you for taking time discern a deeper commitment to your relationship with God. We hope that through this process you will deepen that relationship, connect with other believers, discover your gifts and talents, and grow in your faith.

By signing this form, I commit to:

  • Deepening my relationship with God and His Church by fully participating in the Confirmation program
  • Attending weekend Mass, and if there is a weekend conflict, attending another Mass and missing class
  • Coming to class prepared to listen, learn, participate and cooperate
  • Being an example of God’s love to others as I serve others through our projects
  • Attending all retreats with an open mind, and prayerful spirit and be a good representative of our parish. The retreats are a requirement to be confirmed.

I also understand that not fulfilling these commitments may delay the date on which I'm confirmed.

Candidate Signature: ______Date: ______