i understand that they are classes, but are there retreats, like voluteering or no?
2007-03-30 16:07:26 · 13 answers · asked by ♥♥♥♥♥ 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Depends on the parish. There is usually at least one retreat. Volunteering wasn't a requirement for me.
2007-03-30 16:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was confirmed it required 2 years classes to prepare and one retreat. Also had to do volunteer work. Each Parish sets up their own prep process but most time the period is from 14-16 for prep. But that is what you do to prepare for confirmation, not what you in the confirmation ceremony.
"Father" K how does a "Catholic" priest not know what it takes to get confirmed?
2007-03-30 16:17:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The retreats are mandatory. Is usuallly a weekend but for my confirmation it was a full day on a Saturday. Confirmation means to accept the Holy Spirit in you and that you're confirming your faith. There isn't any community service but many classes require or recommend students to attend Mass. It usually takes two years to complete confirmation.
2007-03-30 16:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it differs, depending on the program you go through. But the actual ceremony is the same throughout. In the program I did freshman year of HS, we had classes, a retreat for our Con. class, and we had to do like 15 service projects. My friend's going through RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) and they still have classes to learn the faith, but I don't think they have to do comm. service. The ceremony's sweet though. The bishop comes out for the mass, and anoints the canidates with the holy oil (which smells fantastic!). After that, you're confirmed and sealed with the Holy Spirit! Hope that helped.
Peace and Love
2007-03-30 16:14:51 · answer #4 · answered by ineptmarquado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may attend a retreat, just ask your friendly parish priest. Usually, a Bishop conducts the confirmation by blessing the person after he/she renounces sin and Satan and affirms his/her belief in the One True God as stated in the Nicene Creed.
A confirmation is a very beautiful and meaningful Catholic rite, and what's more, you may choose one Godparent who will promise to help you become a good Catholic. That will be your chance to get a Fairy Godmother, eh?
2007-03-30 16:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jumpin' in the Dark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is in confirmation classes. Her class is going on a weekend retreat in a couple of weeks. She also has to do community service.
God bless,
Stanbo
2007-03-30 16:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by Stanbo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's classes to attend, only to understand what you are promising yourself to. Usually a retreat is required, it's intention is to be a holy time to reflect on your education and experiences, and to be with those who have been where you are going. Volunteering is required for almost anything you do as it is one of the fundamental Christian beliefs that you give to the poor.
2007-03-30 16:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by robin0408 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an adult convert to Catholicism, and I didn't have to go on a retreat, do volunteer work, or write a saint report. I believe those hoops are required of most teenage confirmandi, however.
2007-03-30 16:44:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We took classes and had one or two retreats, maybe.
We had to give 20 service hours to the church and/or the community too.
2007-03-30 16:12:20 · answer #9 · answered by lawlzlawlzduck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make you go to a retreat where they give you your dagger and personal orders. The secret army of the confirmed will spread the divine word throughout the world!
2007-03-30 16:12:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋