The Director and primary contact for our Confirmation program is Mr. Ed Karpinski.  He may be contacted at EKarpinski@StAlsCaldwell.org or at 973-226-0209 x29.

We have made some modifications to our Confirmation preparation process for the 2020-21 school year and beyond.  The revised time frames allow candidates to complete their formal religious education in 8th grade and then participate in a full yet balanced Confirmation preparation process during 9th grade as they mature in their Catholic faith.  Candidates will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in May or June (date as determined by the Archdiocese of Newark).

2020-21 Confirmation Preparation Process Outline and Dates
(revised as of 4/2/2021)
 

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• Tuesday, September 22^nd – 7pm to 8pm
• Zoom meeting (link sent to parents of registered Candidates)
• Parent(s) of Confirmation Candidate only
• Discuss Confirmation Preparation process, outline, calendar, requirements & aspirations

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• Sunday, October 25th – 1 PM to 4 PM
• St. Al’s Gym and Church (with socially distanced seating)
• Candidates only
• Candidate invitation, sacrament preparation orientation, commitment pledge and preliminary formation. Includes Sunday Mass with Father JJ.

• February 17 - All lessons up to and including Lessons 7 & 8 due
• March 3 - Lessons 10 & 12 due
• March 17 - Lessons 13 & 14 due
• April 7 - Lessons 15 & 18 due

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• Sunday, April 25^th – 1 PM to 5 PM
• St. Aloysius Gym & Church
• Candidates only
• Socially distanced seating; masks required

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• Service initiatives with sponsor, family, friends and alone; serving those in need: physically, mentally and spiritually
• Possible group or small groups project
• Participation and assistance in parish ministries and events expected
• On-going through Confirmation Preparation process and beyond

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• May 4 - Confirmation Mass signups for those candidates who have completed the Confirmation Preparation requirement
• June 1 to 3 - Two Confirmation practices according to Mass time assigned
• June 4, Friday - Confirmation Rehearsal (according to Mass time assigned) including Candidate, parent and sponsor
• June 5, Saturday - Confirmation Masses at 11 AM and 2 PM
• June 6, Sunday - Confirmation Mass at 2:30 PM