"...by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit." 

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285 citing Lumen Gentium

The sacrament of Confirmation is the celebration of the renewal of Baptismal promises by the young person, promises that were made by the parents at the time of Baptism. The young person now has the opportunity to confirm in his/her own life a desire to grow in holiness through the Catholic Church.

 

LAST DAY TO REGISTER:  August 29th, 2023"

Faith formation is more than a subject to be taught ~ it is an invitation to a way of life."

~ Joe Paprocki 

All Confirmation candidates are encouraged and expected to attend the following meeting nights. Attendance is important.
If candidate misses more than 2 Confirmation nights, an alternative plan to receive the Sacratment of Confirmation might be considered. 
Candidates are required to attend a Confirmation retreat.  If unable to attend retreat at Nativity, candidate must attend a Confirmation retreat at another local parish.  Contact Maureen Hutt with questions. mhutt@nativityindy.org 

Meetings will be in the Nativity Parish Center from 7:00-8:30pm 

Parent Meeting -- Student does not need to be present, but is welcome to attend.

• Sunday, August 27th  7:00pm-8:00pm 
  • Parish Center - Holy Family Room 
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• Sunday, September 24th 
• Sunday, November 5th 
• Sunday, December 3rd
• Sunday, January 21st
• Sunday, March 10th
• Sunday, April 7th

• Sunday, February 18th  
  • 8:00am - 2:00pm
  • @ Nativity Parish

• Thursday, April 25th
• Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral - downtown Indianapolis
• Students AND sponsors are to arrive at 5:45pm
• Ceremony begins at 7:00pm

All Confirmation candidates are expected to attend a Confirmation Retreat.  Nativity's retreat will be a 1-day retreat and will be held in the Parish Center at Nativity.  The day will begin with mass at 8:30 with the Confirmation candidate and their families.  Then the students will head over to the parish center to begin their day.  Lunch will be provided.  Attending a Confirmation retreat is required as part of the Confirmation prep. 

All Confirmation candidates are encouraged and expected to attend the youth group nights. 
Youth Group nights will be held in the Nativity Parish Center from 7:00-8:00pm.

• Sunday, September 17th -- Color Wars
• Sunday, October 29th (?)  -- Trunk or Treat 
• Sunday, December 10th  -- Open Gym 
• Sunday, January 14th --
• Sunday, February 4th --
• Sunday, March 3rd --
• Friday, March 29th -- Stations of the Cross - led by high school students

All Confirmation candidates are encouraged and expected to attend/participate in at least 1 of the service projects planned. 
Service projects are subject to change 

• Nativity's Blood Drive
  • Monday, September 18th
  • 16 years old with parent/guardian
  • 17 years and older - no parent/guardian needed

• Anna's House
  • Saturday, TBD
  • Grocery Distribution

• Ronald McDonald House
  • TBD  10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Plan and make a casserole dish to be frozen for future use
  • Limited Space for this service project

• Mary Meier Family Christmas Drive; Franklin Township Civic League
  • Early December 2023
  • We will shop for a family one afternoon/evening
  • We will wrap presents another evening
  • This drive helps families in Franklin Township

• St. Elizabeth Coleman Center
  • TBD
  • Collect and donate diapers and wipes

Email Maureen Hutt @ mhutt@nativityindy.org