Sacramental Preparation

List of 8 items.

• Who can receive Confirmation?

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  • typically junior and senior students
  • students who have received the Sacrament of Baptism
  • students who are NOT members of a parish offering Confirmation at their grade level

• Who can receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation)?

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  • Any sophomore, junior, or senior who:
    • Hopes to receive the Sacraments of Initiation
    • Completes the preparation program
    • Obtains consent of their parents

• What are the specifics of the Sacramental Preparation classes?

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  1. Sacraments Class is offered once a week at CATS on Wednesdays. 

  • Students study the YouCat (a teen study guide to understanding the Catechism).
  • Students attend a daytime Confirmation retreat.
  • Students attend daily Mass in the Chapel as a community at 7:30am.

  • Students watch the “Chosen” confirmation series.
  • Fr. Barron videos are used as an additional resource.
  • Each student has a Spiritual Advisor (trusted adult practicing the faith).

  Additional events that take place during the year include a retreat day. Students participate in the following rites:

  • Rite of acceptance to the catechumenate
  • Rite of sending
  • Rite of election
  • Rite of presentation of creed
  • The three scrutinies
  • Rite of recitation of creed

• What is the role of the Spiritual Advisor/Sponsor/Godparent?

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  • To “check in” with the student (regarding academics, athletics, emotional well being)
  • Pray with and for the student
  • Introduce certain devotional prayers to the student
  • Talk about prayer life and offer guidance

• Who has acted as a Spiritual Advisor?

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  • The Theology teachers
  • The Sisters
  • Tim Navone, Marin Catholic President 
  • Campus Ministry
  • Father Ginter

• What is the role of the Sponsor?

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  • Pray for the student
  • Attend Sunday Mass with the student
  • Be present for rites and the Sacraments of Initiation

• Who can be a Sponsor?

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  • Sponsor must be older than sixteen yrs of age
  • Sponsor should be a person of faith who attends Sunday Mass
  • Has received all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism through Confirmation)
  • If they are married, they are married in the Catholic Church.

• Who do I contact if I am interested in going through the Sacramental Preparation Program?

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  Please contact Marin Catholic’s Chaplain, Fr. Ginter at frginter@marincatholic.org