The gifts of the Holy Spirit empower the candidates and all confirmed with compassion, love, and strength to serve others. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the sacrament that asks you not only to believe in Jesus but also to live his life daily.  Living the life of Jesus means living a life of service, and service means responding to other’s needs whenever and wherever you see them – in your home, in your church community, in your city or town, in your nation, and even in the world. This commitment to be concerned about others is an essential part of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

A minimum of 20 service hours is required during the 7th and 8th grade years. Service hours may be accrued beginning as early as 7th grade and completed in 8th grade. The hours should include hours in service to the Community, the Parish and to developing Spirituality.

✞ Community Projects (Min 10 Hrs.)
Where we serve our community and help others in the community with their material and physical needs (i.e., Corporal Works of Mercy: feed the hungry, visit the sick and imprisoned.)

✞ Parish Projects (Min 5 Hrs.)
Those for the benefit of our Parish community or a dedicated parish ministry.

✞ Spirituality (Min 5 Hrs.)
Projects that develop our own spirituality or encourage spiritual growth. (ie – Spiritual Works of Mercy – instructing the ignorant, comforting the sorrowful, praying for others)

Service Hours need to be completed and turned in to the Religious Education Office by the end of December in the 2nd Year of Confirmation (Grade 8).

If you have any questions, please contact the Religious Education Office.