Confirmation Newsletter
Welcome to the Saint John Neumann Confirmation Preparation Program!
There are many helpful links available on the website, but please excuse the fact that it has not been updated. I apologize and will update in the next few weeks.
URGENT NEWS
Module Completion - Modules #6 - #10 are due by August 12th . If you have not done so already, please make sure your modules are being completed!

Saint Name - All Candidates (teens preparing for Confirmation) need to choose a Saint Name. Module #5 will assist you in choosing a saint. Please report your chosen Saint Name through through the link below. This was due on July 1st, but most people have not completed this online form.

Other Upcoming Events and Information
Gathered Prep Session - The Gathered Prep Session will be August 22nd 6:00pm-8:30pm and will include dinner and a Reconciliation service. All teens preparing for Confirmation are required to attend. We will begin in the Auditorium.
Study Questions - Please be reviewing the study questions from the Bishop. He has requested that all teens receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation be able to discuss the topics in this packet. This does not need to be memorized, you just need to be familiar with it. Most (if not all) of these topics were covered during your time with Rooted and the Children's Faith Formation program.

Dress Code - For Confirmation Masses, boys should wear dress pants, dress shoes, a dress shirt, and a tie. Girls should wear a modest dress (no more than an inch above the knee and covering shoulders or worn with a cardigan) or a modest skirt and blouse with dress shoes. Jewelry and makeup should be minimal and tasteful.
Sponsor Modules - Sponsors should also be working through the Modules to facilitate more fruitful conversations between sponsor and candidate. See information for how to create a sponsor login here at the link below.

Important Documents and Links
Looking Ahead
Rehearsal

All Candidates (teens preparing for Conf irmation) need to attend the CORRECT rehearsal with their sponsor. If your sponsor is unavailable, a parent may fill in for the sponsor.

Both rehearsals are on September 26th. In the
  • For those receiving Confirmation at the 10:00am Mass, rehearsal will be 5:45pm-7:00pm.
  • For those receiving Confirmation at the 2:00pm Mass, rehearsal will be 7:15pm-8:30pm.
Celebration of Confirmation

Confirmation Masses are on September 28th.
  • 10:00am for those with last names beginning with A through K.
  • 2:00pm for those with last names beginning with L through Z.
Please plan to arrive an hour before Mass.
Mystagogia

Mystagogia is a follow-up meeting that all teens are expected to attend. This will be on November 14th at 6:00pm-8:00pm and will include dinner.
Thank you for your commitment to faith!
Angela Davis - 703-390-2345 - [email protected]