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).
 

CLICK HERE to register for 2020-21 Confirmation Preparation

2020-21 Confirmation Preparation Process Outline and Dates
(Dates, locations and format subject to change)
 

• • 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

• • 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.

• • Tuesday evenings Nov. 24^th, Dec. 15^th, Jan. 12^th and Feb. 9^th – Times TBD
  • Remote – Either live-virtual or recorded sessions; book/material provided
  • Candidates only (with a possible adult component for parents/sponsor)
  • Sacramental preparation formation, evangelization awareness and Christ’s directive

• • Sunday, April 25^th – Time TBD
  • Location and format – TBD
  • Candidates only and qualified chaperones, if needed.

• • 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

• • Confirmation Masses currently targeted for a Saturday in June 2021
  • Candidate practice the Thursday before the Confirmation Mass
  • Rehearsal with sponsor and parent the evening before the Mass