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Confirmation for 8th and 9th graders (and older!)

- Confirmed on May 15, 2022 by Bishop Joseph Williams at the Cathedral of Saint Paul
- 2022 Confirmation Dates and the Rite of Acceptance
  
  Detailed information with the seating chart and roles to be filled will be given at the parent/student class on May 11. We have two ceremonies, the Sacrament of Anointing by Bishop Joseph Williams (see the dates below) and the Rite of Acceptance into our community on June 5 at SEAS.
  
  Sacrament of Confirmation by the Bishop at the Cathedral of St. Paul
  Predominantly 8th grade: Sunday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m.
  Predominantly 9th grade: Saturday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. We know that Hastings High School prom is scheduled for Saturday, May 21. There are a few spaces left on May 15 if families need to switch dates.
  
  Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the beginning of the ceremony. There are approximately 150-200 students receiving the sacrament at each Mass. In order to secure parking and a place for families to sit, you’ll want to arrive early.
  
  The Cathedral ceremony is about 90 minutes long. It is a full Mass with Holy Communion and the anointing of the candidates.
  
  Traditionally, the Cathedral hires a professional photographer take a group photo with the Archbishop and our own priests. Photos are not permitted during the ceremony.
  
  Attire: Business casual. The young men should wear slacks, oxford shirt, and a tie. Some young men wear a suitcoat, depending on the weather. The young women should wear slacks/blouse or dresses with shoulders and chest area covered. There is no limit on guests as the teens and sponsors sit together in the front reserved sections, and family members are left to find seats wherever they can but not in the reserved section
  
  If your teen’s Sponsor cannot make the ceremony, a proxy can stand in his/her place. This can be ONE parent or another designated person. Again, the teen and his/her sponsor will sit with all the other teens and sponsors.
  
  The Rite of Acceptance at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton:
  Our teens will be accepted as fully-initiated adults into our faith community on June 5 during the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Students will be called to the altar individually following the homily, and parents/sponsors will be asked to stand. Everyone will receive a special blessing. A group photo will be taken following Mass. We will host a public reception in Seton Hall following Mass so parishioners can greet our newest members.
  
  Questions? Call or email Laura Stierman.
- Would you like to Submit a Photo of Your Confirmation?
  
  If you have a photo to submit, please email a .jpeg to info@seasparish.org and we will hang it on the bulletin board in the gathering space and label it with your family name.
  
  If you don't have access to a scanner, you can bring your photo to the office and we will scan it for you.
  
  Congratulations on your Confirmation!
- Laura Stierman
  
  Director of Evangelization, Ext. 237
  
  651-437-4254
  lstiermanseasparish.org
- Online 2021-2022 Confirmation Registration is Closed
  
  The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  Classes run from October 6 through May 18. Please do not submit a registration form without attending a parent meeting or meeting with Laura Stierman to go over the expectations of the sacrament.
  
  Grade REQUIRED 8th grade 5:30-6:45 p.m. 9th grade and above 7:15-8:30 p.m. Please fill out this field.
  
  Student's Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Student's Birthdate REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  School REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Church, city, and date of baptism. REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  If your student was not baptized at SEAS, please provide us with a copy of the baptism certificate no later than February 1, 2022.
  
  Mailing Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Student lives with REQUIRED Both parents Shared custody Single parent *Other Please fill out this field.
  
  *Comments regarding other living arrangements: Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's name Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Email Please enter an email address.
  
  Mother's Phone Number Maximum 20 characters Please enter a phone number.
  
  Mother's faith tradition Please enter valid data.
  
  Father's name Please enter valid data.
  
  Father's Email Please enter an email address.
  
  Father's Phone Number Maximum 20 characters Please enter a phone number.
  
  Father's faith tradition Please enter valid data.
  
  We utilize small group ministry and we understand the dynamics of friendship.
  
  Is there one person you'd like in your student's small group? Please enter valid data.
  
  Is there one person you do NOT want in your student's small group? Please enter valid data.
  
  ADMINISTRATIVE FEES (Waived for small group leaders)
  
  8th grade program: $150
  9th grade program: $100 + NET Retreat
  
  This year we offer a stipend to our college small group leaders for both sessions, and the 8th grade fee includes our parent-assisted retreat. If your 8th grader is unable to attend that retreat and needs to take part in a NET retreat instead, you are responsible for the additional cost. 9th grade students will attend a NET retreat of their choice and the NET Center will collect your payment.
  
  When you click the submit button below, each email address will receive an email confirmation with an online payment link.
  We appreciate receiving your program payment as soon as possible.
  
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