"Be Sealed With The Gift of the Holy Spirit" - Confirmation Program

The Sacrament of Confirmation is conferred, in the Diocese of Paterson, in the
10th Grade. The guidelines for reception of this Sacrament are issued by the
Office of the Bishop. The guidelines state each candidate must attend the two
year preparation sessions (9th and 10th Grade). All candidates for Confirmation
must attend sessions in their parish; it makes no difference if they are Public or
Catholic High School students. At Saint Thomas of Aquin our sessions are
held on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 PM in the Church Hall beginning in
the Fall. Grade 9 meets on the first and third Monday evenings of the month.
Grade 10 meets on the second and fourth Monday evenings of the month.
Each candidate must complete a specify number of hours of social service,
each year to be confirmed.
A vital part of each candidate's spiritual life and growth as a Catholic is
regular participation in the sacraments of the Church. All candidates and
their families are expected to attend Mass and participate in the liturgy
each Sunday or Saturday evening as well as on holy days of obligation.
They are also encouaged to received the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly.
For more information about our Confirmation Program please contact the Parish
Office and we will direct you to our Confirmation Program Co-ordinator Deacon Ed Reading.