Confirmation Information & Resources
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we love to pray!A Prayer for Youth and Young AdultsJesus Christ, King of the Universe, to you we turn in humble prayer. Look with favor upon all young people, bearers of hope for the Church and the world.
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Jesus Christ, the companion of youth and young adults, bless the paths of discovery and discernment, through times of joy and experiences of hardship, with the constant love and support of your Church.
Jesus Christ, alive in the hearts of all your people, grant that we may “journey together, young and old… to nourish our enthusiasm, cause dreams to emerge, awaken prophecies and enable hope to blossom.”*
Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all humankind, opens our hearts to encounter all young people, to accompany and be in community together, and as one Church, embark upon our holy mission.
Jesus Christ, in the company of the Father and the Holy Spirit, graciously hear our prayer and be with us forevermore.Amen.* Pope Francis, Christus Vivit, 199
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Confirmation 2022 Retreat
Saint Martin de Porres Parish
118 Cedar Valley Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 473-4222
Dear Parents and 2022 Confirmation Candidates:
There will be a beautiful obligatory opportunity for the Confirmation Candidate and a parent and a culminating “Night of Recollection” Retreat for preparing the hearts, minds, and souls of the Confirmation candidates and parent(s) who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 4 pm for School students and at 7 pm for all Religious Education students. This is an amazing opportunity and a spiritual event that involves the parent(s) and the children together since the most important aspect of your child’s preparation for Confirmation is rooted first and foremost in the FAMILY.
The “Night of Recollection” for the Confirmation 2022 students and parent(s) will be on Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 5:45 pm. The Retreat will begin promptly at 6 pm in the school gymnasium and will conclude at the Church by 9:30 pm. All Confirmation sponsors are more than welcome to attend but are certainly not required.
Colleen Rayner, a well-known youth minister, and dynamic speaker will be with us to give our children an experience designed to enrich their awareness of the Holy Spirit in a personal way. Colleen has been in the ministry for over 20 years. I worked with Colleen when I was in Staten Island, the Bronx, and Suffern, and I know firsthand how dynamic she is and what a gift this will be for our young people and adults alike.
Thank you for your support and cooperation in preparing your children for this important Sacrament of Confirmation. May God bless your family with His Peace.
Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Matthew Furey-Pastor
Mrs. Kim Papineau-CRE
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CONFIRMATION 2022
Confirmation Date
October 21, 2022 @ 4:00 PM for SMdP Parish DAY School students & @ 6:00 PM for SMdP Parish EVENING students.
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Confirmation Information:
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Confirmation Service Hour Opportunities...May 4, 2022
Happy beautiful and blessed month of Mary to all!
I hope and pray that you are all happy, healthy, and well!If anyone needs service hours, please see the following:- If anyone is an Altar Server and would like to serve on Saturday, May 14th at 11 AM at the First Holy Communion Mass, please feel free to email me or call the office at 845-471-8728 at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
- A representative from Avalon Nursing Home called and is looking for volunteers to come in at 1-2 pm or 3-4 pm every day, incl. weekends, to do crafts/sing along/ play an instrument/ play cards with the residents. Anyone under 18 would need an adult with them. She asks that anyone who is coming call her at 845-463-0500 and let her know when they can come and what they will be doing.
- The amazing opportunity of attending Camp Veritas is a perfect and awesome lifetime opportunity. Please see the brochures that were sent home or visit https://www.campveritas.org/ for additional information and registration information. Again, this is TRULY an AMAZING opportunity and would indeed meet and exceed all "requirements" but MOST importantly be an awesome faith and friendship-building experience! "The recipe is play-and-pray with a full immersion in the Catholic Faith through sacraments and activities." (Camp Veritas website)
As always if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. We are a team! We will absolutely work together to help ready your amazing Confirmation candidate for their "next new" "BEST DAY EVER of Confirmation"!
My absolute best regards and prayers for all,Mrs. Kim Papineau
