CONFIRMATION 21ST NOVEMBER 2020 ST MARY MAGDALENE PARISH ROSE BAY
12TH November
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
In this time of challenge, I ask that you ensure your child has a core understanding of the Sacrament of Confirmation that is to be celebrated in the parish on 21st November at 11am and 2pm.
Could you have a conversation/discussion with your child on the following:
The story of your child’s Baptism –when? where? Godparents? Priest? (Confirmation completes the sacrament of Baptism)
The Holy Spirit – Pentecost p20-21, 30 (Confirmation – Children’s Activity Book)
Holy Spirit strengthens us offer witness to Christ in our daily lives p22- 26 (Purpose of Confirmation)
What is special about the witness of the Saint your child has chosen for their Confirmation name? (Research the Saint)
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit p35-36
Fruits of the Holy Spirit p 37-39
Liturgy of Confirmation p 48-54, especially the reception of the sacrament:
Bishop Terry: ‘Confirmation Name….Be Sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.’
Candidate: Amen
Bishop Terry: Peace be with you.
Candidate: And with your Spirit.
Please ensure your child knows the responses to the sacrament.
There will be a final Preparation Gathering on Saturday 14th November at 4 30pm (in St Mary Magdalene Church for candidates and parents who would like to come)
Each child MUST be accompanied by a parent (Parish Safeguarding Policy)
Please arrive 15 minutes before the 11am and 2pm celebrations
Theme for candidate’s dress: ‘WHITE’ symbol of your child’s Baptismal Garment – when they were ‘clothed in Christ at Baptism’
Candidates will be seated at the end of the pew accompanied by their sponsor and immediate family
Bishop Terry will minister the sacrament to candidates in the pew
NSW Government Health regulations will be adhered to at all times (Sign-in, sanitise hands, masks for those who wish to use them, maximum 100 people – socially distanced)
Group Photo after the celebration and distribution of Certificates
YOUR CHILD IS TO PREPARE A CONFIRMATION STOLE (RED RIBBON AVAILABLE FROM PARISH OFFICE)
ONE SIDE OF STOLE TO HAVE CONFIRMATION NAME – OTHER SIDE OF STOLE TO HAVE IMAGES/SYMBOLS OF THE 7 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – PENTECOST …. THESE WILL BE WORN DURING THE CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT
Confirmation Medals will be presented upon arrival at the Church and are to be worn with the Confirmation stole.
Bishop Terry will be available for photos after the celebration
Please contact the Parish Office for further information: admin@magdalene.org.au
Thank you for your co-operation,
Fr Christopher Slattery PP
