Queen Of Peace Catholic Church

“And suddenly from heaven, there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them and a tongue rested on each of them.

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit. ”

(Acts of the Apostles 2:2-4a)

Confirmation completes the Sacrament of Baptism and “seals” those who are baptized with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation deepens our life in Christ Jesus begun in Baptism and unites us more closely as living witnesses to Christ and Christ’s mission in the world.

The Gift of the Spirit in Confirmation is bestowed by the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed.

REQUIREMENT

If you are a baptized practicing Catholic who has not been confirmed, you are eligible for preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We need a copy of the certificate of baptism and first communion.

CONFIRMATION YEAR 1

Confirmation preparation is a consecutive 2-year process in our Archdiocese Galveston-Houston.The first year may be completed through a parish's faith formation program (Confirmation Year 1) or through studying theology at a Catholic high school. The second year must be completed at your parish.

Confirmation classes are held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:45 pm.

They will need to bring their homework each time they attend Mass to the next class.
Students are asked to participate in two retreats during the two years of the formation process and are required to attend these retreats.

MASS ATTENDANCE
Many parents have asked about Mass Attendance for children preparing for Sacraments this
school year. The “Sunday Obligation” is that all baptized Catholics should attend Mass every
Sunday. When a student is preparing to receive a sacrament, we will check to see if they are
attending Mass.

CLASS ATTENDANCE
Attendance is mandatory to receive the sacrament of confirmation. It is important that your
child attends classes each Wednesday. This sacrament is to endow a participant with the power
of the Holy Spirit in order to go out into the world to proclaim Christ with Boldness. What your
child will learn each Wednesday will help them live a good Christian life. Your Child cannot have
more than 3 absences. After the 3 absences, you will receive a call from the Confirmation
Coordinator who will determine how a student will proceed in the confirmation course.

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Adult confirmation program requirements:

If you are a baptized practicing Catholic who has not been confirmed, you are eligible for preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We need a copy of the certificate of baptism and first communion.
Students are asked to participate in two retreats during the formation process and are required to attend these retreats.

Confirmation preparation takes place in the Fall and Spring. You must first register by completing the form linked below. Classes are held every Friday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Fiorenza Center. 2317 Craigmont Street Houston Texas 77075

Attendance: This is a crucial part of the training. absent, please notify us in advance by calling during office hours. After 3 absences. After 3 consecutive absences, we will assume that you will no longer participate and you will be dropped.

Sponsor Requirements & Expectations:

These requirements flow from the above understanding of the Sacraments and roles of sponsors as outlined in the Code of Canon law. Sponsors must be

Guides the candidate in acting as a true witness of Christ
At least 16 years old, Baptized and Confirmed in the Catholic Faith.
Be a Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist and who leads a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on (e.g. if married, marriage must be recognized by the Catholic Church as valid)
Only one sponsor is required for Baptismal or Confirmation. The same sponsor may be the sponsor for both sacraments.
A sponsor cannot be the candidate's parent, spouse, fiancé, boyfriend, or girlfriend.
Available to attend celebrations of liturgical rites, and other initiation-related events to the best of his/her ability.
Normally, there is a single sponsor, but if a person desires to have two one must be a biological male and the other a biological female. (CIC 873).
not be bound by any canonical penalty legitimately imposed or declared.
Your sponsor should be receiving communion regularly

Parents with children or Adult who have never received Confirmation and are interested in preparing them to receive the sacrament should contact Rubi Gomez at 713-921-6127 or email to oec@qophouston.com