The Confirmation Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 23 at St. Michael Church (2223 Indian Hills Drive). Anticipating you may have questions, here’s some information you need to know.
Candidates and Sponsors need to be at the rehearsal. The Rehearsal will begin at 12:30 PM on Sunday, March 23rd. Please be in the St. Michael Parish Center dressed for the service. If any sponsors have questions, they can ask at rehearsal. Candidates will process in at 1:45 PM. As a reminder to your family, Bishop Nickless requires that everyone is settled quietly in their seats no later than 1:45 PM.
The dress code for candidates and sponsors is very modest and conservative. This is a solemn and dignified occasion, and your clothes should reflect that. Appropriate clothing also shows respect for the Bishop. Men may wear dress pants and a shirt. A jacket, suit, and coat are all optional. Dress shoes and socks, no tennis shoes. Women may wear a dress or skirt (must be knee length or longer) or dress pants. If skirts are too short, candidates may be sent home to change. A blouse or sweater must completely cover the chest, back, and shoulders. Dress socks and shoes or sandals are OK, but no flip-flops.
The Mass will be live-streamed, so family members who can’t attend can watch the big event. The live stream can be found on our parish YouTube channel. A link will be sent out as we get closer to the date.
Please remind family members that Bishop Nickless does not allow photographs to be taken in the church or during Mass.
The candidates will go in procession directly to the parish center after the ceremony for photographs. A photographer from Genelli Studio will be there to take the group photo. After group pictures, individual photos will be taken at your request. Family and friends may also take photos at this time. Photo order forms are included in this letter and need to be brought with you on March 23rd.
Congratulations! We hope you enjoy the day and make good use of your new gifts of the Holy Spirit! As always, if you have any questions, please call the Holy Cross Office at 712-277-2949 ext. 100.
God Bless you and your family, Fr. Randy Schon Pastor