CONFIRMATION 2008 /2009 
Confirmation program starts in 9^th grade or any student of high school age.
Programs are held outside of religious education classes.

Why Be Confirmed?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008   6:15 – 8:30pm (Parish Hall)
 This is for 9^th grade students planning on receiving the sacrament of Confirmation
Parent Meeting: 8:00pm till 8:30pm in the St. John Rm. (downstairs)
It is mandatory for one parent to attend the meeting.

* Program #1
   “God’s Loving Call”   STUDENTS AND SPONSORS
     Sunday, January 4, 2009   8:00am Mass (Breakfast following Mass)
     Program to follow in Parish Center Hall till 12:00 noon.

*Confirmation Spectacular
     Saturday, January 31, 2009     STUDENTS ONLY
     St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper     12:30pm till 5:00pm (Mass @ 4:00pm/Parish Hall)
     All Confirmation students in the Evansville Diocese
(All students are to meet in the lobby of St. Joseph Parish Center- Jasper-- NO LATER THAN 12:30pm)
Permission slips need to be turned in at class on Jan. 14th.

Blessing Rite for Confirmation
     Sunday, February 8, 2009
     Students will state their commitment for Confirmation at the 8:00am Mass.
     Parents will need to stand in their pew when their names are called.
     Sponsors are welcome to attend.

* Program #2
     “Sacraments”  STUDENTS ONLY
      Sunday, March 1, 2009   8:00am Mass (donuts served after Mass)
      Program following in Parish Center Hall till 11:30am

* Program #3
     “Being Disciples"     STUDENTS ONLY (sandwiches served 6:15 till 6:30)
       Wednesday, April 1, 2009   6:15pm till 8:30pm.

Confirmation students will meet with the First Communion students
on Sunday, April 26 before the 8:00am Mass under the carport for
pictures.  Will be attending Mass with the First Communion students
before their retreat after the 8:00am Mass. (May leave after Mass)

Confirmation Trip   2009 
     Sunday, September 13, 2009 to Uebelhor Farm and St. Meinrad Archabbey 
     St. Celestine and St. Raphael Confirmation Students 
     Attend 10:00am Mass at St. Raphael - Leaving at 10:45  till 4:00pm
     STUDENTS  (parents and sponsors are welcome to go along)
Reconciliation 
    STUDENTS – PARENTS & SPONSORS  ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
      TBA/ Will inform in Aug. letter
      
                         (Letters to the Bishop must be turned in by Wednesday, Sept. 15)

Confirmation Practice 
    Will be held for STUDENTS AND SPONSORS on Sept.30/Oct. 1/Oct. 2 ???
     Will inform you with a letter to students, parents, and sponsors in August 2008

CONFIRMATION  2009
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009   6:00pm Mass
Students and Sponsors will be meeting with the Bishop 45 minutes before Mass in the Parish Center Hall.  If Mass times would possibly change, you will be informed of the new time and when to meet before Mass.  There will be a reception of cookies and drinks in the Parish Center Hall following Mass.