Dear Parents and 2023 Confirmation Candidates:

There will be a beautiful obligatory opportunity and a “kick-off to Confirmation” and a “Day of Recollection” Retreat to continue the process of preparing the hearts, minds, and souls of the beautiful Confirmation 2023 candidates and parent(s) who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Friday, October 20, 2023, 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 candidate together since the most important aspect of your child’s preparation for Confirmation is rooted first and foremost in the Family. 

The “Day of Recollection” for the Confirmation 2023 students and parents will be on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at 8:45 am. The Retreat will begin promptly at 9 am in the school gymnasium and will conclude at the Church by 12:30 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.

In Christ,

Fr. Mathew Furey-Pastor

Mrs. Kim Papineau-CRE