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Confirmation Preparation Program
Confirmation is one of the sacraments of Christian initiation along with Baptism and the Eucharist. Confirmation completes the grace received at Baptism. Through it, the candidates are more united to the church and are given a special strength from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses of Jesus Christ. 
 
In Baptism, the child’s parents promised for them. But in Confirmation, the young person makes the decision on their own to say "yes".
 
The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated by the Bishop and is conferred by the laying on of hands followed by the anointing in the form of a cross on the forehead with chrism (perfumed oil consecrated by the Bishop).
cross bulletA Confirmation Preparation Program is required for all candidates as well as parents of the candidates. For registration or to obtain additional information, contact the Parish office or Julie Cool, Confirmation coordinator, at 819 684-6416.
 

The Confirmation Preparation Program (for teens aged 14 and older) begins the first Sunday of November and runs to the end of May or beginning of June. Registrations are accepted up to mid-October. 

  The Program consists of a series of six workshops and other activities such as a weekend retreat in January and one afternoon/evening session in March with both candidates and their sponsors. 

Two meetings during the program are especially for parents of the candidates.

 
St. Mark the Evangelist Church is accessible to all parishioners and guests.
There is designated disabled parking as well as a ramp at front and side entrances to the Church.
There is also a dedicated elevator and a restroom for the disabled.