Shrine of St.Padre Pio Catholic Church

San Antonio, TX

3843 Bulverde Pkwy

San Antonio, TX 78259

Office Hours 8:00 am-3:30 pm.

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Confirmation

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Confirmation Retreat Form
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- I grant permission for my son/daughter, to participate in this parish ministry event.
  
  This activity will take place under the guidance and direction of parish employees and/or volunteers from Shrine of St. Padre Pio Catholic Church. I, also consent to the use of any videotapes, photographs, slide, audiotapes, or any other visual or audio reproduction with which I may appear. I understand that these materials are being use for the promotion of Shrine of St. Padre Pio Catholic Church. Such promotional activities extend to recruitment, fund-raising, advocacy etc.
  
  Activity: Confirmation Retreat for St Padre Pio Church at St. Joseph at Honey Creek
                      PARENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRANSPORTATION!
  
  Cost: $ 50.00 (cost includes Saturday lunch and snacks plus Confirmation t-shirt)
  
  Date(s) and Time(s) of Event: Saturday April 17, 2021- 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  
  On Site Telephone Number for Emergencies: Stephanie Meno-210-410-8061, Ken Gottardy- 210-429-6525
  
  Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church-Honey Creek
                      25781 TX-46
                      Spring Branch, TX 78070
  
  Individuals in Charge: Stephanie Meno and Ken Gottardy
  
  As parent/legal guardian, I remain legally responsible for any personal action taken by my son/daughter named above. I agree on behalf of myself, my son/daughter named herein, our heirs, successors, and assigns to hold harmless and defend Shrine of St. Padre Pio Catholic Church, its officers, directors, agents, and Archdiocese of San Antonio from any liability for illness, injury or death arising for or in connection with my son’s/daughter’s attending the above named event, I release the staff, volunteers, etc. from any liability connected with the use of my picture or voice recordings as a part of any of the above or similar activities, and I agree to compensate the parish, its officers, directors and agents, and the Archdiocese of San Antonio, or representatives associated with the event for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses arising in connection therewith.
  
  Please complete the online COVID agreement for St Joseph HoneyCreek Catholic Church this is mandatory for your child to participate.
  http://St. Joseph Catholic Church-Honey Creek COVID-19 Safety and Health Environment Agreement (cognitoforms.com)
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Confirmation Requirements
This is a two year preparation program. During the second year of preparation each unit is required before the Sacrament of Confirmation is conferred. All requirements have the purpose of modeling how to live our Catholic faith within our family, parish, and community.

Units to be completed:
1. Registered Parish Member: Candidate and family must be registered as members of the parish. Candidate’s copies of Baptism and First Eucharist (Communion) certificates must be turned in to the parish office or program Coordinator.
2. Attendance and full participation of Confirmation classes is required. Candidates can only miss 3 classes and still be in a good standing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
3. Confirmation Retreat: The retreat is an important part of our Candidates preparation to receive Confirmation. This is a firm requirement to attend. A separate fee is required for retreat attendance. Each candidate will have signed registration, permission, and medical release forms to sign and turn in prior to attending.
4. Letter of Request for Sacrament: Candidates for Confirmation are required to draft a letter to the Pastor of the Parish requesting the conferral of the Sacrament of Confirmation. The letter should include an explanation of why the candidate is requesting the sacrament.
5. Rituals: Candidates will attend all RCIC or Confirmation scheduled celebration of rituals. These are usually celebrated with in the parish faith community during 10:30 Sunday Mass. Dates will be announced.
6. Reconciliation: Candidates are encouraged to attend the Sacrament of Reconciliation on a regular basis. There are many opportunities to receive this sacrament. Specific guidelines for accountability will be given at parent meeting.
7. Mass Attendance: Candidates are expected and required to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation. Specific guidelines for accountability will be given at parent meeting.
8. Saint Project: Candidates are required to choose a saint. This saint serves as a model of prayer and devotion to the candidate’s faith. The project will be turned in. Specific guidelines will be given during class time.
9. Service Hours: Specific guidelines will be given at parent meeting.
10. Sponsor: Candidates are responsible for choosing their sponsor. A sponsor should be over 18 years old and a high school graduate who lives their Catholic faith and will support the candidate on their faith journey.
SPONSOR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Letter of Good Standing from own parish, Baptism Certificate, First Eucharist (Communion) Certificate, Confirmation Certificate and (if married) documentation that they are married in the Catholic Church.