Volunteer opportunities are available
including Feed My Starving Children and Catholic Charities suppers
All program dates are set, including the date of Confirmation
St. Emily and St. Thomas Becket Parishes
August 16, 2018
sponsorHave You Thought of Choosing a Sponsor?

A sponsor stands with his or her right hand on the shoulder of the confirmation candidate.  That simple gesture symbolizes a relationship and a recommendation.

Your sponsor is a mentor and guide in what it means to live the Catholic way of life.  They spend enough time with you as you prepare to be able to say to the bishop, "This candidate is ready to be fully initiated into the Catholic church."

These months are a good time to think about who to ask to be your sponsor. 

The requirements are:
  • A baptized, confirmed, practicing Catholic in good standing.
  • They must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Can  not  be your parent, step-parent, adoptive or foster parent.
If you have questions, contact Cathy Crino to discuss your options.

In the late fall we will ask you for the information about your sponsor - and provide a form they need to bring to their own pastor.
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Confirmation Date is Set
Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 PM

As you might know, we submit dates to the office of the bishops of the Archdiocese of Chicago for confirmation.  We have been informed that Confirmation in 2019 will be Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 PM. Bishop George Rassas will be here to celebrate the sacrament with us.

You'll hear much more about this in the coming months, but for now, mark the calendar!
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All Confirmation Program Calendar Dates are Finalized
Take the time to mark your family calendars!

There are several steps in the Confirmation preparation process.  

  • Enrollment mass in the fall - Saturday, October 20 at 5:00 PM, followed by a supper. At St. Emily - for both St. Emily and St. Thomas Becket parishioners.
     
  • Pilgrimage in the fall - Tuesday, November 6, at 8:00 AM.  This is a day that many public school students have off.
     
  • Retreat in the winter - Saturday, January 12, 2019  from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Please note that the retreat is mandatory.
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Moving into Fall - Works of Mercy

If you have not started journaling about the Works of Mercy,
the time to begin is now.  We are looking for variety, thoughtfulness and a steady pace of entries.

Think about the things you have done this summer that are Works of Mercy and journal about them before you begin to get homework!

You can find ideas on these lists for things to do in your everyday life.

Here are some organized group events for you to take part in:

  • Help decorate food bins for our weekly collection.  They are just big ugly containers now, but with your help they can be appealing and inviting for all who donate food to those who are hungry. Thursday, August 23 at 3:30 PM.  See David Mika for more info.
     
  • Join a group to go to Feed My Starving Children on September 29.  The sign up is here.
Besides these special events,  look for other opportunities to help in your family, your school and your neighborhood . Also,  the spiritual works of mercy  are just things that might happen in the course of a day. 
 

If you have any other questions,  please contact Cathy Crino.

Quick Links
St. Emily Parish
Catherine Crino, DRE
847-299-5865
St. Thomas Becket Parish
Renata Sosin, CRE
847-296-9051
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