Confirmation Information and Forms

     The files below contain our calendar, class outline, service hours record, sponsor certificate link, essay prompts, and guidance in choosing a saint.
     Candidates will have homework in the PATHFINDERS  booklets in between. The Youth Group calendar is on the Youth Ministries page of this site.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES (12 hours required in total)

 Saturday, October 12th
and Sunday, October 13th –Volunteers to help with handing out boxes to people at each of the masses and answering any questions
 Friday, November 8th – Collection of boxes at both churches from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
 Saturday, November 9th – Collection of boxes at both churches from10:00 PM.-2:00 PM
 Sunday, November 10 th – Collection of boxes at both churches from 8:00 AM -12:00 PM.
& 1:00PM to ?
   Volunteers to bring the boxes collected at St.
Bridget’s to St. Patrick’s. Volunteers to put together the shipping cartons, to check and sort the boxes as they come in. 
 Friday, November 15 th – Truck pick up of shipping crates at St.Patrick’s Center. 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

PLEASE respond (at right). Any questions, contact Deacon Dan.  (860) 383-9223.

--Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner, St. Patrick Church, East Hampton
​Friday, October 4th. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

--Harvest House Dinner, St. Stephen's Church, East Haddam
YOUR FAMILY CAN HOST A DINNER!
​Contact Harvest House managers Liz & Mark for details on how you can host a community dinner. There are many dates available (and needed) throughout the year.          [email protected]

--Mass Greeter. Any mass, any weekend.
Stand at one of the entry ways to hold the door, hand out bulletins, and / or just welcome people to the church. 
At the end of mass, scan the pews for things left behind and put up the kneelers. 

 --Altar Serving. ​Contact Thaddeus Bickford regarding serving at St. Pat's or St. Bridget's. 
[email protected]

--Ray of Light Farm, East Haddam: Many roles to fill. Call Bonnie Buongiorne (860)873-1895

CONFIRMATION  INFO.  LETTER

Confirmation Year 1 Catechist:
      Kelsey Doherty         [email protected]

Confirmation Year 2 Catechist:
       Molly Bickford          [email protected]       (610)731-3509    

Confirmation Parents:                                                                                                     May 18, 2023
 
—Confirmation preparation is a three-semester program. "Year 1" contains the first two semesters, and
"Year 2" is the final semester of classes leading up to Confirmation mass.
     * The meetings will all be at St. Bridget in the Faith Formation building.
        
      * Rehearsal is on Saturday, November 18, 7:00 PM at St. Bridget’s, for the Sponsor and Candidate. 

     * Confirmation Mass will be held on Sunday, November 19th, at 11:30 mass. 
 
     *Robes will be provided and worn for this sacramental mass.
       (Modest dress is required for arriving at and leaving church.) 

     *Registration fee for Year 1 students is 75.00,  covering classes, retreat, and robe for Confirmation.
       If your student attended Year 1 in our parish, there is no charge for Year 2. 

Please call, text or email anytime.
I am so happy to be on this journey of faith with your family,
Molly Bickford
(610)731-3509
Director of Confirmation & Youth Ministries