Co-Coordinators of the Confirmation Preparation Program:
Jim Flanagan Director of Youth Ministry jim_flanagan@holynameparish.com 978 377 1804 |
Father George Evans Pastor of Holy Name Parish george.evans@holynameparish.com 978 377 1796 |
September 26 Opening Mass/Session Parent & Candidate | January 9 and January 23 |
October 3 and October 17 | February 13 |
November7 and November 21 | March 6 and March 20 |
December 5 and December 12 | April 3 & April 10 Closing Mass Parent & Candidate |
Other important Dates and Opportunities | |||
Sacrament of Confirmation 2022 | |||
Saturday, May 14 4:00pm Mass followed by Confirmation Rehearsal | |||
Sunday, May 15 arrival 12:00pm Ceremony starts at 1:00pm Candidates and Sponsors | |||
Masses | |||
Saturday 4:00pm; Sunday 7:00am, 9:00am and 11:00am | |||
Opening Mass and Session September 26 6:30-8:00pm Candidate and Parent | |||
Closing Mass and Session April 10 6:30-8:00pm Candidate and Parent | |||
Dates to be announced | |||
West Roxbury Tri-Parish Sunday Evening Youth Masses | |||
Retreats and Workshops | |||
Grade 9 Retreat Saturday, October 23 | 12:30-5:00pm | |||
Weekend Confirmation Retreat January 14-16 (MLK weekend additional cost) | |||
Grade 10 Retreat Saturday, January 22 | 10:00am-5:00pm | |||
Grade 10 Zoom Confirmation Workshop Sunday, May 1 | 6:30-8:00pm | |||
Conversation with the Candidate (Grade 10) Week of May 1 | |||
Christian Service Opportunities | |||
Each candidate will be asked to participate in 2 Parish sponsored Christian Service Project and one community wide. Each candidate will be required to complete a service sheet. | |||
Rose’s Bounty Food Pantry | Monthly Opportunities | ||
Outdoor Mass and Picnic | Sunday, 9/19/2021 | ||
St. Vincent de Paul Walk | Sunday, 10/17/2021 | 1:00pm | Church lot | |
HNPS Trunk or Treat | Friday, 10/29/2021 | 3:00-6:00pm | School lot | |
Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Baskets | Friday, 11/19/2021 | 5:00pm | ||
Christmas in the City | Saturday, 12/18/2021 & Sunday 12/19/2021 | ||
Boston Winter Walk | Sunday, 2/13/2022 | ||
Outdoor Mass and Picnic | Sunday, 9/19/2021 |
Adult Ministry Opportunities adults always needed!
Faith Formation Team We need adults and young people willing to accompany our young people in Faith Formation as facilitators, small group leaders, monitors and tech coordinator. We will train!
Adult leaders who are willing to be a Ministry of Presence Team are needed at all Junior High events. There must always be more than one adult present at events and meetings with the students. It is so amazing to work with young people. What a gift this can be for those who are open to stepping forward. There is a statistic which reports that young people who remain part of the Church are ones who have had a least five faithful and faith-filled adults who have played significant roles in their lives.
Youth Ministry Advisory Board This is a group of adults and young people with the task of envisioning the future of our Junior High Youth Ministry Program, more than for other forms of work. It will help us look to the future, and that is a very important need. The Board will by no means replace the Youth Service Project Council or the Faith Formation Council. It will meet monthly.
Mission Trip Leadership Team One of the greatest highlights of HNP is the high school mission trips, which are amazing. Though there has not been a decision made on when the next mission trip will be, we think it is extremely important to put together a leadership team. There are a variety of roles (advertisement, fundraising, travel, day off opportunities work sites, meals and leaders on the trip). All young adults and adults are welcome! We will train!
Contact: Jim Flanagan, Director of Youth Ministry, 978 377 1804 or jim_flanagan@holynameparish.com