Confirmation Program

Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation and as such, is intimately related to Baptism and the Eucharist. Confirmation completes and binds the Christian more closely to the Church.
 
Confirmation focuses on the Spirit, outpoured on the Christian in Baptism.  It celebrates the presence of the Spirit within them and intensifies His gifts and their response. It increases those preparing for the sacrament in the areas of faith, love, and courage.  It empowers them to work for God's kingdom.
 
The Confirmation preparation program at Nativity is the combined effort of Nativity School, the Nativity Faith Formation Program and our Pastor and Parochial Vicar. Its purpose is to prepare our young people for the sacrament of Confirmation. Preparation is usually completed in seventh grade with the Confirmation taking place the following fall.  The Nativity Faith Formation program also offers special classes for those not confirmed in eighth grade.
 
Catechesis for this sacrament takes place within the parish community which has an obligation to participate in the catechetical preparation of those to be confirmed.  Parents and sponsors are asked to be intimately involved in catechesis for Confirmation.  This involvement will renew and strengthen their own faith. Below you will find electonic copies handed out this year for the Nativity of Our Lord Faith Formation Program. Forms for students in our school will be sent home with students.


If you have any questions please contact: 

Nativity Faith Formation Program Students:
Mahalia Marcelin
Director of Faith Formation
Nativity of Our Lord Parish
651-696-5441
mmarcelin@nativitystpaul.org

Nativity School Families: 
Kate Wollan
Principal
Nativity of Our Lord School
651-696-5410
kwollan@nativitystpaul.org