Confirmation
The youth of St. Luke parish are Confirmed, usually on an annual basis, when the Bishop is present. Adults are confirmed either at the Easter Vigil as part of their Christian Initiation process, or at the Cathedral at the Bishop's invitation.
Those to be confirmed:
- are to be part of the St. Luke parish religious formation process, AACT (All Ages Catholic Teaching), and participate in specific St. Luke parish preparation activities and retreats.
- see that through the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) a person is fully incorporated into the Church and shares its mission in the world.

- understand that Confirmation both celebrates the gift of the Spirit received initially at Baptism and affirms the work the Spirit is already doing in the life of the Christian.
- assume a sense of responsibility for participating in the parish community.
- accept personal responsibility for the decision to follow Christ.
- have a basic and growing understanding and appreciation of God's Word in Scripture.
- understand the need to develop the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit throughout life.
- understand the basic beliefs of the Church as found in the Creed.
Confirmation Preparation Sessions for 2011 - 2012 will be held as follows:
- Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm for candidates.
- Sunday, October 9, 2011 in conjuction with AACT for candidates, sponsors & parents.
- Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm for candidates.
- Sunday, November 13, 2011 in conjunction with AACT for candidates.
- Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm for candidates.
- Sunday, December 4, 2011 in conjunction with AACT for candidates.
- Sunday, December 18, 2011 - Confirmation Retreat 12:30pm to 3:30pm for candidates.
- Sunday, January 8, 2012 in conjunction with AACT for candidates.
- Sunday, January 15, 2012 Confirmation Mass at 2:00pm at St. Luke Church.
- Sunday, February 12, 2012 in conjunction with AACT for candidates.
- Sunday, March 18, 2012 in conjunction with AACT for candidates.
- Sunday, April 29, 2012 in conjunction with AACT for candidates.












