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certificates of eligibility
CERTIFICATES OF ELIGIBILITY
All Catholic Churches in the United States require from Catholics serving as a Godparent for Baptism or a Sponsor for Confirmation a Certificate of Eligibility.
This document certifies that the Godparent/Sponsor is a registered member of the parish, attends Holy Mass, approaches the Sacrament regularly and contributes to the support of the Church via the Sunday offering envelope program.
ONLY Eligible Registered & Practicing Parishioners will be given certification to be a sponsor for Baptism & Confirmation.
Certificate Request
If you are requesting a Certificate of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, the request needs to be made from the parents of the child or the adult person getting married. Please call one (1) week in advance.
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This page is devoted to the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade Confirmation Students.
Please see below all updated Confirmation requirements.
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NET Retreat Fundraiser
Confirmation Can Shake at Little Falls ShopRite
Sunday,February 10th, 2019
Flavored Pretzel Rods - $1 Each
Saturday, February 16th and Sunday, February 17th, 2019
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2018-2019 parent letter & Dates
Religious Education Office
St. James of the Marches Church
31 Saint James Place
Totowa, New Jersey 07512
Office: 973-790-4860 Fax: 973-790-4644
Email- stjameschurch@optonline.net
Dear Parents/Guardians and Confirmation Candidates,
It is a pleasure to welcome you into the Confirmation process here at St. James of the Marches Catholic Community. What an exciting year this will be for you and your family! God tells us in 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4: “ We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father, knowing, brothers loved by God, how you were chosen”.
As volunteer teachers, we give thanks to God for you as parents for teaching the faith to your children. We are praying for you to grow in your faith, hope, and love for God.
Students, you are about to begin a process of deeper initiation into your Christian faith. You have already received God's Life and Spirit through the Sacrament of Baptism. You have also received the nourishment of His Body and Blood in the Eucharist. When you were baptized, you became a part of a faith community, the family of God. From that moment on God claimed you as His own. The preparation that you are receiving should help you come to a deeper and more profound understanding of the Christian commitment you are being called to fulfill.
To our 7 th grade students – this is a 2 year program where we will be working together with you, by encouraging and guiding you, to prepare you in accepting your responsibility for your faith and understanding that it is a time to reflect on how you can strengthen your relationship with God and better yourselves as Christians.
To our 8 th and 9 th grade students – The Diocese of Paterson has notified us that Confirmation will now be given in 8 th grade. What does this mean for you? Since Confirmation is a two year program, we will be offering an accelerated program for those 8 th and 9 th grade students who have been continuously enrolled in our Religious Education Program and wish to make their Confirmation on Sunday, June 9 th, 2019.
To our returning 10 th grade students – you have already started your journey and in just a few short months, you will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation! The desire to be confirmed as an adult member of the Catholic Church will be demonstrated through how you live out your faith.
The following guidelines are ways the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade students will demonstrate that desire for Confirmation.
Baptismal Certificate: Students not baptized at St. James of the Marches, need to provide a copy of their Baptismal Certificate.
First Communion Certificate: Students who have not received First Communion at St. James of the Marches, need to provide a copy of their First Communion Certificate.
Class Attendance: Students must attend all classes and participate in the discussions and activities. Only two legitimate class absences (illness, special family events) will be allowed per year. One of the teachers must be contacted before class when the student will be absent. If your young adult misses a class, he/she is responsible for making up the lesson.
Mass Attendance: Students must attend Mass on the weekends and Holy Days. It is very important that the Confirmands join the St. James of the Marches community in practicing their Catholic faith. If you are away and can’t attend Mass at St. James, you are required to attend another Church and have the Parish Priest sign one of their bulletins. You should bring the bulletin to class and give to your catechist teacher. If you are sick or have a family emergency and couldn’t attend Mass, you must contact the Religious Education Office and leave a message why you could not attend Mass.
Prayer: Students are to pray daily for the guidance of the Holy Spirit during the period of preparation for themselves and their class. Each Confirmand will also have a prayer partner from our parish that will also be praying for them.
Responsible: Students are to be more responsible in their family, church and community.
Retreat: There will be a two day retreat each year before the Confirmation ceremony. All students must attend the retreat.
Community Service: Thirty (30) community service hours and Twenty (20) Parish hours are required to be served from 7 th grade up until Confirmation. All hours must be completed before Confirmation takes place. Many hours will be offered through activities organized by the Confirmation class at St. James of the Marches. Outside activities should be recorded on forms available from the Religious Education Office or Catechist Teacher.
Sponsor: Each student will select a person to sponsor him or her throughout the Confirmation process. This person must be a Confirmed, practicing Catholic over the age of 16 and not the young adult’s parents. If the sponsor is not a member of St. James of the Marches, a "Priest’s Verification of Confirmation Sponsor" form must be completed. The forms are available from the Religious Education Office or Catechist teacher.
Saint Name: Each student will select a saint name. They will need to research the saint and write a paper about it. Students will be encouraged to share their saint paper to the class throughout the second year of class.
Confirmation Test: Students are required to learn Confirmation material and prayers. Tests will be administered periodically. Each student is required to pass each test.
Final Exam and Interview: Students who will be receiving their Confirmation are required to take a final exam. Each student will also be interviewed by the DRE and/or Father before Confirmation.
Please read carefully the material enclosed. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Religious Education Office. May God bless all of us as we go through this amazing journey together!
Yours in Christ,
Kathryn
Kathryn DiPasquale
Director Confirmation Religious Education
St. James of the Marches
973-790-0288 office
gdkdcdmd@optonline.net
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Grade Confirmation Preparation Classes
Tuesday Evenings 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
September 11 Parent/Student Meeting for 8th, 9thgrades only September 18 Parent/Student Meeting for 10th grade only September 25 Parent/Student Meeting for 7th grade only September 18 December 4 March 15 October 2 December 18 March 19 October 16 January 8 April 9 October 30 January 22 April 30 November 13 February 5 May 14 November 27 February 19 May 28 MANDATORY - Weekly Masses
It is required that all students attend Mass on the weekends and Holy Days.
When you attend Mass, all students must sign the appropriate Sign-In sheet in the Sacristy.
If you do not sign-in, you will not get credit for attending Mass.
Mandatory Parent & Student Meetings
8th, 9th Grades – Tuesday, September 11 th at 7:30 PM in School Hall
10th Grade – Tuesday, September 18 th at 7:30 PM in School Hall
7th Grade – Tuesday, September 25 th at 7:30 PM in School Hall
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Grade – Sponsor Form
Due – Tuesday, January 8 th, 2019
8th, 9th, 10th Grade – Saint Name Form and Essay
Due – Tuesday, January 8 th, 2019
8th, 9th, 10th Grade – Letter to the Bishop
Mandatory for all Confirmation Students
Due – Tuesday, March 19 th, 2019
7th Grade Right of Acceptance
Mandatory – Students & Sponsors Must Attend
Sunday, March 24 th, 2019 at the 10:15 AM Mass
8th, 9th, 10th Grade Rite of Candidacy
Mandatory – Students & Sponsors Must Attend
Sunday, March 24 th, 2019 at the 12:00 PM Mass
Mandatory Retreat for all Grades
Saturday, March 30 th and Sunday, March 31 st
Service Hour Reflection Essay – for all Grades
Due – Tuesday, May 14 th, 2019
8th, 9th, 10th Grade Confirmation
Tuesday, May 28 th, 2019 – Confirmation Final Test and Interview (students)
Friday, June 7 th, 2019 – Rehearsal in Church (6:00 PM – students & sponsors)
Sunday, June 9 th, 2019 – Confirmation Day (12:00 PM Mass)
MANDATORY - Other Days of Obligation Listed Below
When you attend Mass, all students must sign the appropriate Sign-In sheet in the Sacristy.
If you do not sign-in, you will not get credit for attending Mass.
Thursday, November 1 - All Saints Day
Sunday, December 2 - First Sunday of Advent
Saturday, December 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 25 - Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Day)
Tuesday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Wednesday, March 6 - Ash Wednesday
March 8 – April 19 - Attend 2 of the Stations of the Cross during Lent
Sunday, March 14 - Palm Sunday
April 18 - 20 - Easter Triduum Participation
Sunday, April 21 - Easter Sunday
Thursday, May 30 - Ascension of Jesus