1 CONFIRMATION 2017 LNMV Religious Education ProgramImmaculate Conception – Lonsdale St Nicholas – New Market Most Holy Trinity - Veseli
2 THURSDAY, May 18, 2017 7:00 PM Arrive at Cathedral no later than 6:40 p.m. (Kathy will be by seats if you have questions) Liturgical Ministers arrive by 6:30 p.m sharp and report to Sacristy upon arrival. Readers, Gift Bearers, Greeters and EHMOC have NOT been requested from our parishes at this time. If we receive notice in coming weeks we will contact you with instructions on being part of the liturgy. NEW this year, reserved seating will be solely for the Confirmation Candidates and their Sponsors. We have NOT received the seating chart at this time where you will be in the Cathedral. The reserved seating will have 4 candidates and 4 sponsors in each pew. Additional seating is available in non-assigned areas (a seating chart will be available) Please do not sit in areas assigned to other attending parishes Unassigned seating is open on a first come first serve basis. (Sections will be listed on a seating chart when we receive it.
3 All Candidates should be dressed in their:“Sunday best” Boys: Collared shirts and tie Girls: Dress in a way that respects the need for Christian modesty Please no jeans or t-shirts All electronics are to be turned off and remain that way No flash photography/or video is permitted during Mass NO GUM is allowed – please remind guests There is a need for reverence and silence prior to the beginning of the Liturgy Respond to the Bishop loudly and with conviction Remain through the entire Mass Mass is approximately 90 minutes Parish Group photo opportunity after Mass recessional – stay in pews for announcements for each parish
4 The diocese asked specifically that we address theseItems with students and parents. Below comes directly from the letter I have received. Please remind the candidates that gum is NOT allowed during the Confirmation Mass. In addition, please remind candidates and parents of the need for reverence and silence prior to the beginning of the Liturgy Be sure to take any materials they receive the night of Confirmation. Many, many times items are left behind, some are cards with special gifts in them and we are not able to return then due to lack of information. All calls are forwarded to your confirmation coordinator. Make sure the Candidates practice their responses and make sure that they look the Arch/bishop in the eye when they are responding. After all, they are in a conversation with him. Talk loud and clear, no mumbling.
5 UPDATE! Each church has been asked to provide candidates – parents in different rolesThose chosen for these roles must be at the Cathedral at least by 6:35pm. Gift Bearers and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. You will need to stop into the Sacristy at least 30 minutes before Mass begins to check in and to receive instructions. Gift Bearers: Cooper McDonald; Andrew Cienciwa; Cora Ann Rezac Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Anne Conway Greeters\ushers*: (Parent): Dan Heselton; Jodie Barrington *Greeters at the Cathedral should check in at the information desk in the back of the church near the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel. All Greeters should check in 30 minutes before Mass begins.
6 SEATING CHART
7 SEATING ARRANGEMENTS!!!! We have the BEST seats in the Cathedral. It also puts you in front the Archbishop during his homily!!! Effective 2017 reserved seating is for the Candidate and Sponsor - everyone else is in open seating. Also, the Sponsor will be presenting the Candidate to the anointing minister saying “Archbishop Hebda/Bishop Cozzens/ Father, I would like to present Mary (use their Confirmation name) for Confirmation.” Each full pew will be reserved for 4 candidates and 4 sponsors at the Cathedral. Along with the change in the seating arrangement, please remember that the Sponsor will introduce the candidate to the anointing minister saying, “Arch/Bishop, Father. I introduce Francis (the Confirmation name) to you for Confirmation”. Because of this introduction, name tags are not needed
8 Parking at the Cathedral of St. Paul239 Selby Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55102 Parking: Parking can be difficult; some advance planning can greatly assist the process: ♦ Please consider car-pooling with family members and/or members of your parish. ♦ It may help if you drop off passengers first, and then park. ♦ Passengers can enter the Cathedral from Dayton, Selby or Summit Ave. Where to Park: Cathedral Main Lot at Summit and Selby: enter from Summit Avenue or Selby Avenue. Cathedral Small lot: enter from Selby Avenue. Hayden Center lot: As of Feb 17, 2017 this building is now owned by the Minnesota History Center. There is a fee to park in their lot. Former Chancery lot: It is NOT recommended to park to park at 226 Summit Avenue Parking is also available on local streets in the neighborhood within walking distance. Handicapped parking is available in the large & small Cathedral parking lots and on Selby. St. Paul College: -There is a $3.00 fee to park in the lot. Please note: the fee is subject to change without notification, The lot can be accessed west of the college. Many residential parking lots in the Cathedral neighborhood require parking stickers; signs are posted at the parking lot entrance to that effect. Cars that park in these lots without the proper parking sticker are towed at owner’s expense. Please observe the signs at the parking lot entrance. There have been incidents of valuables stolen from cars during Masses at the Cathedral. Please lock your car, and keep valuables out of sight.
9 The first reading at the Confirmation MassA reading from the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel Thus says the Lord God: I will take you away from among the nations, gather you from all the foreign lands, and bring you back to your own land. I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new Spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts. I will put my Spirit within you and make you live by my statutes, careful to observe my decrees. You shall live in the land I gave your fathers; you shall be my people, and I will be your God. The Word of the Lord
10 The second reading at the Confirmation MassA reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans Brothers and sisters: Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith to this grace in which we stand, and we boost in hope of the glory of God. And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. For Christ, while we were still helpless, died at the appointed time for the ungodly. Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. The word of the Lord.
11 The Gospel A reading from the holy Gospel according to MatthewJesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lost it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father's glory, and then he will repay each one according to his conduct. The Gospel of the Lord
12 Follow the instructions provided by the Deacon or Master of CeremoniesAfter the homily, candidates will be asked to stand when their parish name is called. Sponsors remain seated Candidates will be renewing their Baptismal vows. The Bishop will ask the questions: Please Respond “I do!” loudly and with conviction! Imposition of Hands – hands are extended over the candidates Anointing With Oil Candidates and sponsors only will come forward as directed Sponsors puts hand on candidate’s shoulder during anointing Mass will proceed as usual
13 Renewal of Baptismal PromisesThe bishop questions the candidates: Please answer loudly and clearly. Bishop: Do you renounce Satan, and all his works and empty promises? All candidates together: I do Bishop: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth? Candidates: I do Bishop: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? Bishop: Do you believe in the in the Holy Spirit, The Lord, the giver of life, Who today through the Sacrament of Confirmation Is given to you in a special way Just as he was given to the Apostles on the day of Pentecost? Bishop: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess through Christ our Lord. Candidates and Congregation: Amen
14 Sponsor Responsibility!The Sponsor will be presenting the Candidate to the anointing minister. Please make sure the sponsor gets this information Sponsor will present the candidate to the Confirming Bishop (please watch if it is the Archbishop, Bishop Cozzens or a priest that is doing your confirmation) The Sponsor will say: (looking at them) “ Archbishop Hedba /Bishop Cozzens/Father; I would like to present __________(confirmation name inserted) for Confirmation.” Note: PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR SPONSOR
15 CANDIDATE RESPOND: “Amen”BISHOP: ____(Confirmation Name), be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. CANDIDATE RESPOND: “Amen” BISHOP: Peace be with you. CANDIDATE RESPOND: “AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT” Note: “And with your Spirit” is from the implementation of the new Roman missal – It is very important you respond correctly
16 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22 Prayerfully consider where your gifts can best be used: In your parish as a: Lector Musician/Choir Member Catechist or aide (see Mrs. Chlan) Participate in Parish Activities Leadership Table leaders at youth retreats (Confirmation Quest retreat) In your community Growing in your spiritual life: Attend Scripture study, Youth Group, Dead Theologian Society Meetings Help with the Quest Confirmation Retreat in November
17 Questions? Parish Sending or Receiving CeremoniesCall Kathy Chlan, Director of Religious Education at ext. 501 or Parish Sending or Receiving Ceremonies Each parish has been praying for their Confirmation students please honor them by participating on Sunday, May 14th, Parents, Students and Sponsors if possible. St. Nicholas will have spot up front reserved at 10am Mass. Most Holy Trinity, sit where you are and he will have you stand at the 9:00am Mass and IC at 10am Mass just stand where you are. After the Homily (or part of it) listen to when Father asks you to stand. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU ARE PRESENT AS THE PARISH IS SENDING YOU TO THE BISHOP