“During the course of my enrollment in Level 8, I promise to accept the following responsibilities of my Catholic Faith”, and so...

• I promise to attend all Monday evening instructional classes understanding there is a NO ABSENCE policy as in Level 7.  In cases of illness, injury and/or extenuating circumstances, I will call the office and speak to the director.
• I promise to attend Mass every Saturday evening or Sunday and also Holy Days of Obligation.  I promise to bring to class each week my completed “Weekly Mass Assignment”sheet.
• I promise to continue to volunteer my time and talent until I complete 20 hours of service to the Church or community before receiving the Sacrament.
• I promise to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and a day of Retreat.
• I promise to participate in the Grade 8 Service Project - donating money weekly to the Grace Peshkur Foundation, Inc.

• First Level 8 Letter (mailed in June of 2009)
• Level 8 Confirmation Preparation Important Information & Dates Pamphlet
• Level 8 Re-Commitment Covenant

• Our program for Level 8 will be somewhat different from Level 7.  We will begin the year with our Level 8 Parent Orientation on Tuesday, September 8^th at 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM.  Students will begin instructional classes on Monday Night, November 2^nd.  Students will then come for instructional classes during the week (16 in all) and there will be 3 “Parents Only” nights, one of which is the orientation.  On these nights the students remain home.  The students will finish out the year with their retreats, practice, and reception of the Sacrament.

  The attendance policy will be strictly enforced.  “No Absences” except for cases of illness, injury or extenuating circumstances.  (Extenuating circumstances do not include extra curricular activities such as dance, scouts, sports etc.)  Please remember that the Sacrament of Confirmation is a choice and can only be received once in a person’s life while other events continue to run year after year.  A confirmation candidate must be ready and willing to accept for themselves the privileges and responsibilities that go along with preparing for this very special Sacrament.

  Students are required to attend Mass every week- (Saturday evening and/or Sunday) and all Holy Days of Obligation.  Students are to complete their Mass Assignment and hand them to their catechists on Mondays.  These too, are requirements for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

• Classes are held on
  Monday Nights from 7:30 - 8:45 PM

  November 2^nd, 2009
  November 9^th, 2009
  November 16^th, 2009
  November 30^th, 2009
  December 7^th, 2009
    (Recommitment Liturgy)
  December 14^th, 2009
  December 21^st, 2009
  January 4^th, 2010
  
  January 11^th, 2010
  January 25^th, 2010
  February 8^th, 2010
  February 22^nd, 2010
  March 1^st, 2010
  March 8^th, 2010
  March 15^th, 2010
    (Test)
  March 22^nd, 2010
  
  
  Notes:
  *December 7^th, 2009 will be a “Recommitment Liturgy.”  Families are to meet in the church promptly by 7:15 pm.

• Tuesday, September 8^th, 2009
  Level 8 Parent Orientation
  7:30 PM in Canning Hall)
  Students remain home
  
• Monday, November 23^rd, 2009
  “Parents Only Night”
  7:30 PM in Canning Hall
  Students remain home
  
• Monday, February 1^st, 2009
  “Parents Only Night”
  7:00 PM in Canning Hall
  Students remain home
  
• April 6^th, 7^th or 14^th, 2009
  Confirmation Retreat
  5:45 - 9:30 PM
  Each student will be assigned “only one” retreat date.
• Date and Time to be Announced
  Confirmation Retreat
  Each student will be assigned “only one” rehearsal date.
• Date and Time to be Announced (possibly in late April)
  Confirmation Day
  Date to be determined by the Bishop’s Office.