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Teens
Young people in Youth Group preparing to be confirmed. Confirmation occurs every two years.
Religious Education
Confirmation Preparation
Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Program overview
A dedicated path of preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation.
Confirmation completes baptismal grace and strengthens the Christian for witness, mission, and a mature life in the Holy Spirit.
At St. Mary, Religious Education coordinates sacramental preparation for Confirmation. The Rite of Confirmation occurs every two years. Ask the office for the current cycle.
Who it's for
A place at the table.
Youth and adults preparing for Confirmation.
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Adults
Adult Catholics who have not yet been confirmed. In many cases OCIA or a distinct adult path may apply.
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Sponsors and families
Those who accompany a candidate. Ask the Religious Education office about sponsor guidelines.
What you'll learn
Class topics.
Preparation for Confirmation includes the gifts of the Holy Spirit as the Church has received them.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
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The Holy Spirit
The Lord and Giver of Life.
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Baptism and Confirmation
How the sacraments of initiation belong together.
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The gifts of the Spirit
Wisdom, understanding, and the rest — lived, not merely listed.
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Witness
What it means to be a disciple in public.
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The Church
Belonging to the Body of Christ.
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Prayer and the sacraments
A life that can be confirmed because it is already being lived.
Class schedule
When we gather.
Confirmation occurs every two years. Registration begins in August. Call the office for the current cycle.
August
Registration begins in August
- Time
- Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays)
- Location
- Parish Office, 1465 Grand Avenue
- Catechist
- Marty Dursse
- Notes
- Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com. If you are new to the parish, please call the office.
| Date | Time | Topic | Location | Catechist |
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| August | Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays) | Registration begins in August Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com. If you are new to the parish, please call the office. | Parish Office, 1465 Grand Avenue | Marty Dursse |
Class location
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue
Gatherings take place at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Avenue. Call the office for the current room.
Instructor
Marty Dursse
Director of Religious Education
Marty coordinates Religious Education for the parish. Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com. Office hours: Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays).
Important dates
Registration
Registration begins in August. Call the parish office.
Youth Group
Grades 6 through high school: education and fellowship.
Confirmation
The Rite of Confirmation occurs every two years.
Continue
Related pages.
FAQ
Questions, asked plainly.
Registration for Religious Education begins in August. Call the parish office at (503) 325-3671, write to Marty Dursse at marty@stmaryastoria.com, or use the contact page. If you are new to the parish, please call the office.
The parish has not published a fee for these programs. Ask the Religious Education office. No one should stay away from formation because of money.
Weekly OCIA classes begin in the Fall; the parish has not published a weekday or hour online. Children's and youth gatherings are arranged through the Religious Education office. Call (503) 325-3671 for the current time and place.
Marty Dursse, Director of Religious Education, at marty@stmaryastoria.com, or the parish office at office@stmaryastoria.com and (503) 325-3671. Office hours are Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed Mondays).
Registration
Registration begins in August. Call (503) 325-3671 or write to marty@stmaryastoria.com about Confirmation preparation.
Marty Dursse coordinates Confirmation preparation with the parish office.
Quaerite et invenietis
Begin with a conversation.
Tell us which program you are asking about. The first step is simply to be in touch.
Or write to us on the contact page.