Saint Raphael Religious Education Office
1513 Dunster Road
Rockville, MD20854
301-762-2143
Confirmation II Important Dates 2017-2018
September 27 or October 3, 2017
Parent and Student Meeting
November 4-5, 2017
Confirmation Retreat 1
You will be assigned to this retreat or to the February retreat.
Contact Annie or Mike McHugh for information at ; .
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Sponsor Certificate is due in RE office (sent from sponsor’s home parish).
Saint Report is due in RE office.
Baptismal Certificate is due in RE office (for those who have not yet submitted one). Those baptized at St. Raphael need only to provide the date of baptism.
February 3-4, 2018 (SNOW DATE: February 17-18)
Confirmation Retreat 2
You will be assigned to this retreat or to the November retreat.
Contact Annie or Mike McHugh for information at ; .
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Parent and Student Meeting, 7:00 p.m. in Trumpet Room
You will select a Confirmation Mass time. You will be given materials for your sponsor.
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Election Rite is during 6:00 p.m. Mass.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Letter to Bishop Bevard is due in RE office.
Wednesday,May 2 or Wednesday,May 9, 2018
Confirmation Rehearsals– May 2 for the Mass on May 5; May 9 for the Mass on May 12
Sponsor and candidate must attend correct rehearsal, 7-9 p.m. Trumpet Rm / Church
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Confirmation Mass at 5:00 p.m. – limited to 65 Confirmation candidates (includes SRS)
Reception in Trumpet Room
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Confirmation Mass at 5:00 p.m. – limited to 65 Confirmation candidates
Reception in Trumpet Room
May 6 (13) – ongoing
Mystagogy – a time to grow in understanding of your faith, to reflect on the mysteries you have celebrated, to participate in community life and in works of charity