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CONFIRMATION AT MQOA
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Confirmation is a celebration of the gifts and presence of the Holy Spirit in the midst of the faith community.
After a time of preparation that often includes catechesis (learning), opportunities for service, ministry, and retreat, and participation in the life and worship of the Church, fellow parishioners can truly say that they see the Holy Spirit working through the candidates seeking the sacrament.
We are honored to be given the opportunity to help our adolescents and adults seek this beautiful sacrament of initiation.
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First things first | mAss
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Mass is central to living out our Catholic Faith; it is where we receive our life-giving bread and learn through Scripture and prayer. Join us in committing yourself and your families to attend Mass weekly to further your lifelong faith formation. Our community will walk with you on this journey and participate with you during Sunday Mass. We are committed to offering excellent liturgy, through beautiful music, inspiring homilies, and welcoming communities.
We ask for a commitment to attend Mass together regularly. On our part, we commit to improving your experience to be more inspiring, fulfilling, and uplifting. Mass is offered in-person and online.
The celebration of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is held in the IC Chapel during the 8:30 am and 11:30 am Mass and follows the same structure as the Liturgy of the Word in the main church.
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Youth Seeking
Our community will walk with you on this journey. Sacramental Preparation brings both candidates, sponsors, and parents to a deeper understanding of the life-long commitment that is made when receiving a Sacrament in the Catholic Church.
If you have (or are) a young person in grade 10 or above who has been baptized and has received First Communion, we welcome your family to prepare for Confirmation which begins in the fall each year.
First Step
Schedule an intake online meeting to register your child. At the meeting, you will meet with our staff, and we will gather family information and answer any questions about the program.
2022 Confirmation Program
MQOA's Confirmation program consists of a family focus program in the fall, Family Alpha and in the new year, parents are invited to attend The Marriage Course and youth and sponsors attend the How to Catholic series.- Family Alpha (ONLINE)
- Family Alpha is for parents and teenagers, it starts with a meal, then video and family discussion on the big questions of life. | Learn More
- Starting Tuesday, September 14th, 7 pm-9pm till November 2nd
- How To Catholic | Teaching Series
- How to Catholic is a teaching series for all those seeking a sacrament from teenagers to adults. The series is hosted during the season of Lent by Margo Morin.
- Starting Sunday, March 6th at 3:30 pm in IC Hall for seven weeks.
- Confirmation Rehearsal & Mass
- The Confirmation Rehearsal is for youth and their sponsors, starts with a meal, and goes over all the important information about Confirmation Mass.
- The Rehearsal is Sunday, May 8th, 3:30 pm-4:45 pm in IC Hall.
- The Confirmation Mass is held at our Sunday 5 pm Mass at IC Church on Sunday, May 15th
- Family Alpha (ONLINE)
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Adult Seeking
Becoming a Catholic/Seeking full communion (adults seeking the sacraments of Initiation)
An unbaptized adult may wish to explore becoming a Catholic. Every fall, a group of adults gathers to begin that process in our parish churches. They meet regularly with lay leaders and clergy to prepare. The group (known as the Catechumenate) moves in stages or steps toward Lent and the Easter Vigil when Baptism is celebrated.
An adult who was baptized in a Christian church may wish to come into full communion with the Church. A group similar to the Catechumenate receives instruction, guidance, and support. Reception into the church usually also takes place at the Easter Vigil. These individuals make a profession of faith but are not baptized again.
To prepare for this reception, the people, who are called “candidates,” usually participate in a program to help them understand and experience the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. Some preparation may be with catechumens preparing for baptism, but the preparation for candidates is different since they have already been baptized and committed to Jesus Christ, and many have also been active members of other Christian communities.
An adult who has been baptized and has received communion but never received the sacrament of confirmation is welcome to receive the sacrament after some preparation.
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