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“And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit. ” (Acts of the Apostles 2:2-4a
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Confirmation completes the Sacrament of Baptism and “seals” those who are baptized with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation deepens our life in Christ Jesus begun in Baptism, and unites us more closely as living witnesses to Christ and Christ’s mission in the world.
Confirmation is the third (and final) sacrament of initiation. By this sacrament, baptized Catholics are more perfectly joined to the Body of Christ, the Church, and they receive the special grace of the Holy Spirit. They become true public witnesses of Jesus and His gospel and commit themselves to spread and defend the Catholic faith by word and deed
The Gift of the Spirit in Confirmation is bestowed by the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed.
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Pope Francis has the Right of It!
We are called to serve. The purpose of the service requirements is to help your child grow into a generous, kind, loving adult.
Below are the Works of Mercy. These are how we respond to those in need.
I was hungry, and you gave me food,
I was thirsty, and you gave me drink,
I was a stranger and you welcomed me,
I was naked and you gave me clothing,
I was sick and you took care of me,
I was in prison and you visited me.
Lord, when did I see you hungry
and feed you,
or thirsty and give you drink?
When did I see you a stranger and welcome you,
or naked and clothe you? When did I see you ill
or in prison, and visit you?
Whatever you did for one of the least of my sisters and brothers,
you did for Me.
Matthew 25:31+
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The Requirement is 20 Hours!
The requirement is 20 Hours of Service.
- 10 Church Hours Service Hours
- 10 Community Service Hours
What are the Events?
Tues, Dec. 8 Coats & Cans Drive
Wed. Dec 9 HOPE: Help Other People Eat
Sat., Dec. 12 Coats & Cans Drive
Thurs, Dec. 15 HOPE: Help Other People Eat
Be sure to keep a record of Confirmation Service Hours. Make two copies; one for your records and one to submit to the PREP Office. Below find the PREP Confirmation Service Hours Summary sheet.
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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIRMATION?
- Canon Law requires the original Baptismal Certificate with the Church seal be submitted. Due December 1, 2020. Faxed or Xeroxed copies are not acceptable.
- You must complete a Confirmation Registration Form and submit it as soon as possible. Click here for the Confirmation Registration Form.
- Sponsor Paperwork: Sponsor Profile Sheet and Letter from Sponsor's Parish, stating that she or he is a member in good standing, participating in the life of the Church. Click here for the Sponsor Profile Sheet. The Sponsor Letter must be obtained by your sponsor from his/her own parish, including Immaculate Conception & Assumption of Our Lady (ICA).
- 20 Hours: 10 for the Church; 10 for the Community.
- Letter of Permission from your pastor for your teen to be confirmed at ICA is due December 1, 2021.
- Sponsor Report is due January 1, 2021.
- Saint Report is due February 1, 2021.
- Letter to Fr. Sorgie requesting permission to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation due April 1, 2021.
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Coats & Cans Drive!
Dec 8, Tues 5:30-7:30 PM
Folks are hungry.
Dec 12, Sat 3:00-5:00 PM
ICA Parking Lot
Coats and Cans Drive
sponsored by PREP,
Benefits the cold and hungry thru H.O.P.E. in New Rochelle & the Fr. Solanus Soup Kitchen, Bronx.
Accepting all canned goods, such as, fruits, beans, vegetables, especially soups, stews and meats as well as cereals, rice and pasta. Drop off coats and canned goods at the Vans so marked.
Your child can clean out your closets or basement looking for coats to donate to the drive, and earn service hours!
You choose: Church or Community Service Hours!
No more than 2 hours Maximum!
If your child participates, they MUST submit a photo of themselves with the closets s/he cleaned
and the coats they donated.
Send the photo to the Confirmation email address:
Confirmation.PREP@icaparish.org
Make a 1-2 minute video of what you learned.
Count 1 hour to make the video.Volunteer as a family to Coordinate
the Jan or Feb Coats & Cans Drive!We are in a pandemic and folks
are hungry and cold!- Identify two dates with Sr. Cora
- Plan on staying 2 hours collecting coats or cans on those dates.
- Deliver or arrange to have delivered the coats and cans.
- For more details, call or email Sister.
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More Service Hours!
Help Other People Eat (HOPE)
You and your child may want to cook for Hope, the soup kitchen in New Rochelle.Every second Wednesday and third Tuesday of each month ICA Parish provides meals.
As a family, choose a date that works best and serve others in this powerful way:
Wed., Dec. 9 and / or Thurs., Dec 15
For one or both dates, choose to make MEAT LOAF. Click the HOPE Logo for the recipe.
Wed, Jan. 13, and/or Tues, Jan. 19
Chicken & Rice
Wed., Feb. 10, and Tues, Feb 16
Turkey ChiliPrepare enough food
to feed 10-15 people.
Leave meals on the rectory back porch on the assigned date no later than 2:30 PM; picked up is 2:45 PM.
Aluminum containers or plastic bags are available at the rectory porch for entrees.
Take a picture of your child cooking and track the amount of time it takes to cook the above.
Make a 1-2 minute video of what you learned. Count 1 hour for cooking;
1 hour to make the video.
Email to Confirmation.PREP@icaparish.org
Wed, Jan. 13 HOPE: Help Other People Eat
Tues, Jan. 19 HOPE: Help Other People Eat
Wed., Feb. 10 HOPE: Help Other People Eat
Tues, Feb 16 HOPE: Help Other People Eat
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What is Begun in Baptism is Brought to Fullness in Confirmation!
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
- Baptismal Certificate: Canon Law requires the original Baptismal Certificate with the Church seal be submitted. Faxed or Xeroxed copies are not acceptable.
- Confirmation Registration Form: You must complete a Confirmation Registration Form and submit it as soon as possible. Click here for the Confirmation Registration Form.
- Sponsor Paperwork: Sponsor Profile Sheet and Letter from Sponsor's Parish, stating that she or he is a member in good standing, participating in the life of the Church. Click here for the Sponsor Profile Sheet. The Sponsor Letter must be obtained by your sponsor from his/her own parish, including Immaculate Conception & Assumption of Our Lady (ICA).
- 20 Hours of Service: 10 for the Church; 10 for the Community.
- Sponsor Report is due January 1, 2021.
- Saint Report is due Febraury 1, 2021.
- Letter to Fr. Sorgie requesting permission to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation due April 1, 2021.
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