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    What is Confirmation?
    • Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8:14-17) 

      Confirmation, along with Baptism and Eucharist, is one of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation. These are the sacraments that lay the foundation for our life in Christ. The Catechism tells us that "the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For 'by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed'" (CCC 1285). Confirmation seals us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, that we may receive the graces to best serve Christ and His Church.

      At Archangel Gabriel Parish, immediate preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation takes place in a "track" that is outside of and in addition to regular religious instruction (EDGE, Family Catechesis, Archangel Gabriel School, or Home School).  The track is "family-based," meaning a parent/guardian accompanies the candidate through preparation and attends the sessions with them.

      To be eligible for the Confirmation preparation track, candidates should be baptized and regularly participating in the sacraments of Penance (confession) and Eucharist.  In eighth grade, candidates may begin the immediate preparation process which culminates in the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

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    • March 1, 2023

      Register for Confirmation

      8th graders who wish to be confirmed in 2023 must register for the Confirmation preparation track.
       

      April 1, 2023

      Sponsor Contact Info Submitted

      All candidates are asked to submit the name and contact info for their confirmation sponsor.  You can submit the sponsor's name and contact information here.
       

      May 2023

      Preparation Session One

      This virtual session is for the candidate and a parent/guardian.
       

      Summer 2023

      Service Experiences

      More information on the "Service Experiences" tab.
       

      August 1, 2023

      Sponsor Form Submitted

      Every sponsor should complete and return this paper form.  Additionally, all sponsors not registered at Archangel Gabriel Parish are asked to obtain from their home parish a letter of good standing and submit it to the Archangel Gabriel Parish Office:
      Carol Pfeuffer
      Archangel Gabriel Parish
      5718 Steubenville Pike
      Robinson Township, PA 15136
      For more information regarding confirmation sponsors, please see the "Sponsor Information" tab on the left of this page.

      Baptism Certificate for Candidate

      For candidates who were baptized in a parish outside of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, please obtain the baptism certificate from the parish where the candidate was baptized and submit it to the Parish Office (see address above).

      Submit Confirmation Name

      All candidates are asked to submit their confirmation name using this online form.  To learn more about choosing a confirmation name, please see the "Confirmation Name" tab on the left of this page.

       

      September 2023

      Preparation Session Two

      This virtual session is for the candidate and a parent/guardian.
       

      Sunday, October 15, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Saint Malachy

      Retreat

      The retreat is just for the candidate and it is important that your child attends.  If your child is unable to attend the AGP retreat, we will need to make arrangements for them to attend a retreat at another parish.
       

      Wednesday, October 25, 7:00 pm, Saint Malachy

      Confirmation Rehearsal

      The rehearsal is for candidate and sponsor.


      Thursday, October 26, 7:00 pm, St. Malachy

      Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation

      The Rite of Confirmation will be celebrated by Bishop Mark Eckman.
    Service Experiences

      Service Experiences

      A personal encounter with Jesus is foundational for the Christian life. Unfortunately, many Christians go their whole lives without such an encounter.  These encounters usually take place in prayer and/or in serving those in need. This is why we ask candidates to serve others during their preparation.

      Teens are asked to find three opportunities to serve their community and submit a reflection for each.
      To access the service experience response form, click here.

      Questions to consider when reflecting on your service:

      1. What are some of your thoughts and feelings looking back at your service experience?
      2. Out of your top three themes of talents, which did you notice most during the service experience? 
      3. How did you notice that talent playing out?
      4. How do you think this service experience helped you share the good news that Christ became man, died, and rose from the dead?

      Need help thinking of service experiences? 
      Check out these ideas based on the Corporal Works of Mercy.

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    • Forms for Sponsors

      Submit your Sponsor's Information
      Sponsor Eligibility Form

      How to Choose Your Confirmation Sponsor

      No one journeys through life alone. We walk with many people within the Christian community. We form close ties with certain people who demonstrate in their lives what it means to be a Catholic.

      A sponsor at Confirmation is someone who stands with you before the community, presents you to the Bishop, and witnesses the anointing with chrism.

      Your sponsor’s influence on your life continues after this celebration. The sponsor you choose should be someone you can turn to for help and guidance as you continue the journey of faith in the years ahead.

      The sponsor should be more than simply a good friend. Is this person someone whose maturity can provide you with good example?  Can you relate to this person, talk with them, ask them for guidance? Are they free and willing to spend time with you?

      As you discern who to ask to be your Confirmation sponsor, an ideal person to consider is one of your baptismal godparents.

      Confirmation sponsors:

      • Are selected and designated by the candidate
      • Have the ability and intention of carrying out their responsibilities
      • Are at least sixteen years old
      • Are Roman Catholic 
      • Have received Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation
      • If married, they are married in the Catholic Church
      • Attend Mass and receive the sacraments regularly (outside of pandemic)
      • Are not the parent of the candidate
    Confirmation Name
    • Confirmation Name

      Your name gives you an identity; it tells others who you are. When you were born, your parents chose your name.  (If you do not know your parents’ reason for selecting your name, ask them about it.) At your Baptism, you were called by name and became a child of God. Your first name is your Christian name and indicates you are a member of the Church Christ established 2,000 years ago. Throughout your entire life, including your life forever in heaven with Jesus, you will be known by this Christian name.

      If you wish, you may use the name given to you at Baptism as your Confirmation name. In fact, this is recommended. Confirmation is a continuation of what began in Baptism, therefore choosing the name given to you at Baptism is a very good choice. However, you may choose a different name as your Confirmation name. 

      Your Confirmation name should be the name of a saint. Pick a saint you can identify with, someone you would be comfortable praying to and praying with. You will want to learn about their feast day in the Church and something important about their lives. You should also be able to say why you chose this saint and this name. If you are having difficulty deciding on a Confirmation name, pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance and talk to your parent or sponsor.

      Click here to submit your Confirmation name.
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      • Confirmation Update
        yesterday
        Dear Parent/Guardian: I hope this message finds you and your family well!  Due to staff changes at Archangel Gabriel Parish, I will now be handling the Confirmation preparation process for 2023...
    • For questions regarding Confirmation, please contact: 

      • Steven K. Swank
        Steven K. Swank
        Director of Faith Formation
        412-787-2140 x106
        sswankarchangelgabrielparish.org
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