Saint John Bosco Parish
215 East County Line Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 Phone: 267-803-0774
Faith Formation Office
May 12, 2015
Dear Confirmation Families,
This is an exciting time for you and your child as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. We are happy to announce that Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation with us on Monday November 9, 2015 at 4:00PM. The information for all of the projects is attached and can also be found for download on the parish website under Confirmation. www.sjbhatboro.org These items are:
Letter to the Pastor – Due October 13
Confirmation Name Shields: Due October 13
Sponsor Eligibility Form: all sponsors must have this form completed by their parish. Each child may have only one sponsor. Forms are due October 13.
Question and Answer Sheets – (found on website) The questions and answers should be committed to memory over the summer. They will be asked them during the Confirmation interviews and the Bishop will ask questions as well.
PREP classes for Confirmation (6th level) are starting on Tuesday September 8 this year. (Other levels will begin on September 29)The classes will be held at their normal times. Summer PREP students do not need to attend the Tuesday PREP classes in the fall, but are expected to attend the various dates listed below. More dates will be given at the parent meeting. Thank you and God bless.
Yours in Christ,
Christine Flack
Confirmation Important Dates (These dates are mandatory please place them on your calendar now. More TBA later)
Date Time What
Mon Aug. 31 7:00 PM Confirmation Parent Meeting in Church
Sat. Oct. 3 9:30-11:00 Walk for the Poor
Tues Oct. 13 classtime Confirmation interviews
(summer students @6:00 PM)
Mon Oct. 19 8:15AM Retreat, Katharine Drexel Shrine (Tentative)
Sun. Oct. 25 11 AM- 1 PM Strolling with the Saints
Wed Nov 4 7:00 PM Rehearsal in Church w/Sponsors
Mon Nov 9 4:00 PM Confirmation (students arrive at 3:15)