St Patrick’s of Smithtown

Religious Formation

Confirmation Program

• THE LEVEL 7 CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES COVENANT
  Full printable version of the Covenant is available for download here .

  “ During the course of my enrollment in Level 7, I promise to accept the following responsibilities of my CATHOLIC FAITH” and so:

  • I promise to attend Mass and Religious Education classes every Sunday Morning.
  • I promise to complete and return the Yellow Confirmation packet at the Liturgy of Commitment.   
  • I promise to volunteer my time and talent in a minimum of 20 hours of service to the Church or community before receiving the Sacrament.
  • I promise to complete a make-up packet if I am absent only due to illness, injury or (extenuating circumstances - up to the discretion of the Director and Pastor).  I understand that absences should not be taken lightly and that a doctor's note and/or speaking with the Religious Formation Office is expected if these circumstances should arise.
  • I promise to participate in Orientation Night, Spirit Day, and a day of Retreat.
  • I promise to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  • I promise to donate money to the Grace Peshkur Foundation, Inc. which is our Level 7 Service Project.
• Important Letters and Documents
  • First Level 7 Letter (mailed in June of 2009)
  • Level 7 Confirmation Preparation Important Information & Dates Pamphlet
  • Level 7 Commitment Covenant / Letter of Commitment
• General Information and Updates
  Notes on Student Classes

  • There is a great deal of material to cover in order to prepare for the beautiful Sacrament of Confirmation.  Our Level 7 program is held on Sunday mornings.  This allows for “No Absences” except for cases of illness, injury or extenuating circumstances.  Any student who misses class because of family vacations, sporting events, dance competitions, scouting trips, etc. (these are not considered extenuating circumstances) may be asked to delay reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation until all requirements can be satisfied.  This sacrament can only be received once in a person’s life.  The proper preparation of the candidate is key to receiving the fullness of the gifts of the sacrament.  Please take this into consideration when scheduling the candidates other extra-curricular activities.

  Level 7 Sunday Classes

  • Sundays from 8:30 - 11;15 AM
    Candidates will attend the 9 AM Mass
    

    November 1^st, 2009
    November 8^th, 2009
    November 15^th, 2009
          (Commitment Liturgy)
    November 22^nd, 2009
    December 6^th, 2009
    December 13^th, 2009
    December 20^th, 2009
    January 3^rd, 2010
    January 10^th, 2010
    
    January 24^th, 2010
    January 31^st, 2010
    February 7^th, 2010
    February 28^th, 2010
    March 7^th, 2010
    March 14^th, 2010
    March 21^st, 2010
    April 11^th, 2010
    April 18^th, 2010
    April 25^th, 2010
    
    
    -- April 25^th, 2009 is the last Level 7 class --
  Special Events Information & Schedule
  • September 21^st, 2009 at 7:30 in Canning Hall
    Level 7 Parent/Student Orientation
    

    For all Level 7 students and their parents, this meeting is intended to inform families of the process that takes place throughout the year here at St. Patrick’s.  All families will meet in Canning Hall and parents will join students in the clasrooms later that evening. Blue Slips and Commitment Covenant are to be handed in to your child’s Catechist on this evening (see below.)

    We are calling our young people to a commitment to share Christ’s life by accepting their role in the Church.  We are asking them to open themselves to God’s presence, be aware of the movement of the Spirit in their lives and accept the risk that leads to mature Christian growth so they are fully prepared to go forth and lead others to Christ.

    At this Orientation meeting, both students and parents will receive packets containing important information.  The yellow packet is to be completed and presented to the Pastor at the Liturgy of Commitment on Sunday, November 23^rd, 2008 during the 9:00 AM Mass.  This Liturgy of Commitment and the Yellow Confirmation Packet are a requirement of Confirmation.

    Another requirement is the Commitment Letter, which you have recieved in a mailing.  The Letter of Commitment is to be read and signed by parents and candidate.  Please bring both this Letter of Commitment and the Blue Slip (mailed separately) with you to the Orientation Meeting as the candidate will need them to be admitted to class.

  • November 15^th, 2009 at the 9:00 am Mass
    Level 7 Commitment Liturgy
    

    All confirmation candidates, parents/sponsors are asked to attend.  Candidates will present their completed yellow Confirmation packets to Msgr. Walden and the other priests at this Liturgy.  Signed Commitment Letters will be brought up with the Offertory gifts.  This year, “Spirit Day” will follow our Commitment Liturgy on the same day.

  • November 15^th after the Commitment Liturgy
    “Spirit Day”
    

    All 7th grade Confirmation candidates will go into Canning Hall after the Commitment Liturgy for their “Spirit Day”with Tony Bellizzi.  Bagels and juice will be served.  Students will be dismissed at 12 Noon at the west-end entrance to the school.