Confirmation
"Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are sealed with the
Holy Spirit".
This sacrament was initially joined with Baptism. Though the two sacraments
continue to be celebrated together in the Eastern church, the Western
church has long thought of Confirmation as a separate sacrament bestowing an
additional strengthening in the Spirit and enabling one to be a more faithful
witness or defender of the faith.
If celebrated as a sacrament distinct from Baptism, Confirmation
is bestowed by a bishop or priest, and the individual receiving the sacrament
should have a sponsor (preferably the sponsor who undertook this role at
Baptism) who might help to ensure that s/he behaves as a true witness of Christ.
Fortunately, for the celebration of this sacrament, the American Catholic Church
does not possess many of the strictures and requirements demanded by other
Catholic churches, which can often include a preparation period of as many
as two years.
As is the case with all sacraments and celebrations, no fee is charged for the
celebration of the sacrament of Baptism within the American Catholic Church.
Ordinarily I receive $250 for a Confirmation. This stipend or honorarium is inclusive of:
pre-sacramental preparation, all preparations for your ceremony, officiating by the Archbishop,
and processing the sacramental certificate. These services may vary based on the needs and
desires of the family, or person receiving these sacraments.
This Sacrament involves our Bishop to perform this celebration. So there is additional
expenses for his travel and lodging to our Pasoral Center. We can discuss these at our
first preparation meeting.
Since this is a ministry, and we are discussing the celebration of a sacrament,
no person or family should ever feel that they cannot call me simply because of the cost.
If the offering listed above is beyond your means please let me know, we’ll work
something out. I will never turn you away because you cannot afford the
'customary' offering.
What is most important to me is that you have God’s blessing at your celebration
for your young person(s), and that you feel His love in your hearts and
grow in holiness of life.
May Christ richly bless you as your prepare your the hearts and minds of your Confirmandi
for this blessed sacrament.
Fr. Frank, Pastor
OUR LADY OF MERCY PASTORAL CENTER
"Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are sealed with the
Holy Spirit".
This sacrament was initially joined with Baptism. Though the two sacraments
continue to be celebrated together in the Eastern church, the Western
church has long thought of Confirmation as a separate sacrament bestowing an
additional strengthening in the Spirit and enabling one to be a more faithful
witness or defender of the faith.
If celebrated as a sacrament distinct from Baptism, Confirmation
is bestowed by a bishop or priest, and the individual receiving the sacrament
should have a sponsor (preferably the sponsor who undertook this role at
Baptism) who might help to ensure that s/he behaves as a true witness of Christ.
Fortunately, for the celebration of this sacrament, the American Catholic Church
does not possess many of the strictures and requirements demanded by other
Catholic churches, which can often include a preparation period of as many
as two years.
As is the case with all sacraments and celebrations, no fee is charged for the
celebration of the sacrament of Baptism within the American Catholic Church.
Ordinarily I receive $250 for a Confirmation. This stipend or honorarium is inclusive of:
pre-sacramental preparation, all preparations for your ceremony, officiating by the Archbishop,
and processing the sacramental certificate. These services may vary based on the needs and
desires of the family, or person receiving these sacraments.
This Sacrament involves our Bishop to perform this celebration. So there is additional
expenses for his travel and lodging to our Pasoral Center. We can discuss these at our
first preparation meeting.
Since this is a ministry, and we are discussing the celebration of a sacrament,
no person or family should ever feel that they cannot call me simply because of the cost.
If the offering listed above is beyond your means please let me know, we’ll work
something out. I will never turn you away because you cannot afford the
'customary' offering.
What is most important to me is that you have God’s blessing at your celebration
for your young person(s), and that you feel His love in your hearts and
grow in holiness of life.
May Christ richly bless you as your prepare your the hearts and minds of your Confirmandi
for this blessed sacrament.
Fr. Frank, Pastor
OUR LADY OF MERCY PASTORAL CENTER