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Gahanna, OH 43230
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Welcome to our Confirmation Preparation page!The Sacrament of Confirmation completes Baptism by increasing and deepening the Baptismal graces. Confirmation unites us more firmly to Christ, increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit within us, makes our bond with the Catholic Church more perfect, and gives us special strength to spread and defend the faith. -
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How does Confirmation preparation work?
- For those who are students at St. Matthew school, Chosen will be taught in religion class. In addition to learning the Chosen content, parents and confirmation students will come to a "Connect" night 4 times throughout the year to receive additional Christian formation. Confirmation students are also required to attend the Confirmation retreat in February at Damascus.
- For those who are enrolled in Family of Faith (previously PSR), Chosen will be taught at home with the
online courses . Confirmation families will follow the Family of Faith model like everyone else. On top of that, they will also come in for the 4 "Connect" nights throughout the year to receive additional Christian formation. Family of Faith confirmation students are required to attend the Confirmation retreat in February at Damascus.
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Confirmation Forms!
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Confirmation Connect Night Calendar
All of the below dates are Sunday nights from 6:00pm-7:30pm
- October 16th, 2022 - Worship and Prayer Night
- November 13th, 2022 - Theology of the Body: Hot Chocolate and Hot Topics
- January 22rd, 2023 - Saint Trivia Night
- February 24th - 26th, 2023 - Retreat at Damascus (students only) *Required*
- April 9th, 2023 - Mission and Evangelization Night
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When Do We Celebrate Confirmation at St. Matthew?
Most parishes offer Confirmation to parishioners in their early teenage years. At Saint Matthew, we prepare students for two years, usually beginning in seventh grade, to receive Confirmation at the end of their eighth grade year.
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Who Do I Contact About Confirmation?
Please contact the Confirmation Coordiantor Jacob Wilson at jwilson@stmatthew.net. You can also contact our parish Family life office at (614) 532-0620
For more information about our parish school program for Confirmation, please contact St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School (614) 471-4930
If you are an adult and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call the Director of RCIA at (614) 532-0626 or contact Jennifer Cabe. -
*Have you been asked to be a godparent or sponsor for someone in another parish? If you are a St. Matthew parishioner who needs to show verification of your membership to another parish, click here to download a form.
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