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Confirmation
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NEW Confirmation Preparation Schedule
Sessions will now take place one Sunday each month from 5:30–8:30 PM at St. Patrick in Tama (see schedule below). This change keeps the same total program hours with fewer weekly commitments for families. We are happy to welcome guest speakers from across our parish cluster to enrich the overall experience. Teens are encouraged to stay connected by attending their local youth group on Wednesday Nights at St. Michael’s or St. Patrick’s.
Parent Meeting & Retreat KICKOFF
Sunday, October 26
12:00 PM (60m) Mass (Optional)
01:00 PM (30m) Meal provided by Knights of Columbus (Optional)
Parent Sacrament Meeting (Library)
1:30 PM (2h) with Fr Michael, McAndrew & Deacon Stan Upah
3:30 PM End & Dismiss
*No children, siblings please!*
Teen Retreat KICKOFF (Cafeteria)
1:30 PM (2h) with Cynthia Guadiana
3:30 PM (2h) with Deacon Stan Upah
5:30 PM End -
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Last Confirmation Mass was held at St.Patrick in Tama February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm with Archbishop Thomas Zinkula.
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Sacrament Prep team
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Cynthia Guadiana (Español)c.guadianadbqarch.orgHispanic Ministry -
Father Michael McAndrew (Español)m.mcandrewdbqarch.orgPastor
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confirmation DateWednesday,
March 18, 2026,
at 6:30 PM
Archbishop of Dubuque, Thomas Zinkula presiding. -
RegisterRegistration details can be found on the Faith Formation Page.
Sacrament records are required to enroll in a Sacrament Preparation class and must be submitted before the first class in September. If you need to request them from another parish, please allow extra time!
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schedule
2025 Sun Oct 26 Parent Meeting & Retreat KICKOFF Sun Nov 9 Class 1 - IDENTITY Sun Nov 23 Class 2 - FIRE WITHIN 2026 Sun Dec 14 Class 3 - SEALED WITH PURPOSE Sun Jan 11 Class 4 - FIND MY PLACE Sun Feb 1 Class 5 - CHOOSE GOOD Sun Feb 22 Class 6 - LIVE & SERVE Wed Mar 5 Parent Meeting Sun Mar 15 Retreat CLOSING Wed Mar 18 Confirmation Mass
Kickoff and Closing Retreats will include:
Mass
1:00 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Retreat Program
5:30 PM End
Classes 1–6 will be held from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at St. Patrick, Tama.
Total Program Duration: 23 hours (approximately 3.5 hours per month)
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confirmationConfirmation is a sacrament of strengthening to help us to live a Christian life. As on the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit is confirmed within us to give us the strength to live our faith more fully. It is an important sacrament for all Catholics, is the final sacrament of initiation, and should be received before entering into marriage.
In the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Baptized Catholics must be high school age by the time they are confirmed; therefore, Confirmation is completed in 9th grade.
Parents who have older students wishing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact the office. Adults wishing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact Fr. Michael McAndrew.
Important: To enroll in the Confirmation preparation program, Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Communion records must be submitted to the Church Office before the first class.
Choosing a sponsor is an important part of your preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is appropriate to first consider your Baptismal sponsor (godfather or godmother) to maintain the strong link between the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. If your Baptismal sponsor cannot be your sponsor for Confirmation, you may choose another person. All sponsors must meet the following criteria:- An active member of the Catholic Church
- At least 16 years of age
- Has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist & Confirmation
- Leads a life in harmony with the faith and the role of a sponsor
- Not your parent or guardian
- Attend Mass on a regular basis
Confirmation Candidate Expectations: Class Attendance- No More than 2 unexcused absences, 2 Retreats, Complete all given assignments, Sunday Mass attendance.Student/Sponsor Practice will take place at St. Patrick's during the Confirmation Retreat.
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