Confirmation UPDATE

The Confirmation Celebration Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary on April 27, 2020 has been cancelled.  

Dear Confirmation Candidates, Sponsors and Parents.

Hi all.  I miss y'all, but hope you are well.
There is still plenty that I do not know about Confirmation for this year, but I wanted to give you an update for what I do know.  I had a video conference with the Archdiocese yesterday and got the news that I think we were all expecting - which is, Archbishop Hebda has cancelled all Confirmation Masses for April... which includes us.

However, the Archbishop has given permission to priests of the affected parishes the option to confer the sacrament for their own candidates at their home parish.  This is Fr. Mike's preference, however he feels there are still too many unknown variables yet to schedule a new date.  You can be sure that I will continue to work to get this scheduled and to let you know as soon as it planned.
  

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred at SJTW at a time to be determined.

Here is an updated status on Confirmation II  "open items"...

Confirmation Interviews: On Hold
The Confirmation Interview Event on 3/22  was cancelled. 
I am working on a plan to schedule these interviews via Zoom/Webex, etc.
I will contact y'all with the details.  Candidates should go ahead and review/update the information on their Confirmation Commitment Map in preparation these interviews (Hopefully early May.  I have attached a copy of the Confirmation Commitment in case you need one).

Sponsor Letter of Recommendation: Proceeding as Scheduled

I have been receiving letters of recommendation - Thank you sponsors!
Any sponsor who has not yet submitted their letter are asked to go ahead and do so at their earliest convenience.
If a sponsor needs it, I have attached the details about the letter to this email.

Confirmation Name: Proceeding as Scheduled

Candidates are encouraged to choose a Confirmation Name.  Candidates who have not already done so, can submit their form anytime they are ready (by April 19th please).  If you need it, I have attached the form which comes with step-by-step instructions and tips for selecting a Confirmation Name (there's also a copy in your "Yellow Folder").  Send your completed form to:

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church  - Or -  Scan and email to:bshay@sjtw.net
7180 Hemlock Lane                                                 
Maple Grove Mn. 55369
Attn: Barry Shay

Candidate Letter to the Archbishop: Cancelled

No Letter to the Archbishop.

Confirmation Information Packet: On-Hold
Typically we mail an "information packet" to all candidates and sponsors (what to say, wear, do - where to park, check-in, sit, etc.) about a month ahead of our Confirmation Celebration.  As soon as we get our new date/details together we will get this in the mail.

Confirmation Sending Mass: Cancelled
OneWith Mass & The Rite of Sending/blessing on April 26th are cancelled. I will send information regarding OneWith sessions in a separate email, but the Mass on 4/27 (along with the Sending Blessing) have been cancelled.  And since we will not be sending candidates anywhere (celebrating the sacrament at SJTW this year), there is no reason to have a sending blessing!
Confirmation Celebration: TBD
It will be a first for us to confirm our high school "confirmandi" at SJTW and I am looking forward to helping Fr. Mike and Marc Stockert plan this liturgy!  As soon as we have a date and/or details, I will let y'all know.

Finally, I seem to be having trouble with my email list for sponsors.  Please forward this information on to your Confirmation Sponsor for me.

I pray that the Holy Spirit continues to work in you life and that the peace of Christ dwells deep in your soul!

Blessings,
Barry 


Downloads
Choosing a Confirmation Name
Confirmation II Commitment Map
Sponsor Letter of Recommendation Instr_2020