The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God's Spirit would rest upon the Messiah to sustain his mission. Their prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus the Messiah was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus on the occasion of his baptism by John. Jesus' entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit. Before he died, Jesus promised that the Spirit would be given to the Apostles and to the entire Church. After his death, he was raised by the Father in the power of the Spirit. Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be Missionary witness of Jesus Christ in our Families neighborhood, society, and the world... We receive the message of Faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service. ~From the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.
To Receive Confirmation, Your children must be Baptized and have made their First Holy Communion. IF there are missing these 2 Sacrament, or if you have any questions or concerns, contact the parish office as soon as possible.
- If your child is a student at a public school or homeschooled and is in 8th grade; they are required to attend PSR evening sessions and once-a-month confirmation preparation session.
- If your family are parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Wickliffe, have a student (s) who attend Mater Dei school, and will be in 8th grade in the following school year, they should be enrolled in the sacramental program ONLY!
- Enrollment for PSR and ALL Sacramental Preparation takes place at Immaculate Conception Church. Contact Sister Josephine at (440) 942-4500.
Adult Confirmation Program - Lake County Parishes
Location: St. John Vianney Parish - 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH (Large Conference Room, Time: 12:30 - 1:30 on Sunday afternoons) Contact: Fr. Tom Johns This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 440-255-0600
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Session Date |
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Description |
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10/18/26 |
Introduction to the Sacraments
Fr. Tom Johns |
A discussion of the meaning of the sacraments and their importance, focusing primarily Baptism and Confirmation. |
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10/25/26 |
Life in the Church Dc. Chris Loxterman
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A discussion of the role of prayer in the life of a Catholic Christian, and a review of different ways to pray. |
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11/01/26 |
Christian Prayer Life
Fr. Chris Cotone |
Understanding the role of the Holy Spirit and the life of the individual as a Catholic Christian. |
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11/08/26 |
Fruits and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Jim Hickey
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A review of the fruits of the Holy Spirit and the importance of these attributes. A review and discussion of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they play a major role in the lives of Catholic Christians. |
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11/15/26 |
Call to Service
Fr. Ian Kelly |
A discussion of the role of the fully initiated Catholic in the church and the world, including a brief discussion about Social Justice Teachings. |
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If you have any questions, contact Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish office (440) 585-0700.
