2021 Fall Confirmation Mass, October 10th
12:00pm l 4:00pm
2022 Spring Pentecost Liturgy, June 5th
These liturgies are for any candidate unable to participate in their parish's Confirmation liturgy; those who have been prepared as adults through their parish process and are prepared for the sacrament or those that have received special permission from the Bishop to receive at an earlier age. Those individuals needing to receive Baptism, Holy Commuion and Confirmation or just Holy Communion and Confirmation should receive these sacraments at the parish's Easter Vigil celebration.
Each liturgy is limited to approximately 40 confirmands (candidates).
Registration will open from August 9th through September 1st. Registration is required. If you are a candidate wanting to attend this liturgy, please contact your parish Confirmation or RCIA Leader to complete this registration.
Registration Form (Opens August 9th)
Location
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
140 S Monroe Ave
Green Bay WI 54301
Arrival
Candidates and sponsors should be seated 60 minutes before Mass and are reminded to dress appropriately for the occasion. Please enter the Cathedral from the parking lot entrance rather than the Monroe St. entrance. Candidates should check-in at the welcome table inside the Cathedral entrance to receive their name tags. Sponsors will not need name tags.
Safety Standards
TBD
Guests
TBA
Parking
There should be adequate free parking in the Cathedral parking lot along Walnut and Monroe Streets.
Seating
Parishes will be seated together as much as we can accommodate. Ushers will be present to assist.
Rehearsal
Fr. Mark Mleziva and Bishop will conduct a short rehearsal prior to Mass. Bishop will require Candidates to know the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and will ask the group questions.
Mass
Mass is generally about 90 minutes long.
Photos
Bishop will be available for group photos by parish immediately following Mass. Groups will be called forward by parish to stand with Bishop on the santuary steps. In order to keep the main aisle of the Cathedral clear so all candidates have the opportunity to come forward, everyone is to REMAIN SEATED until allowed forward to take photos. You will be asked to return to your seat so the next group can come forward. Everyone will be given ample time to take photos.
Certificates
Confirmation Certificates will be available for each Candidate after Mass.
Pastors
Pastors are invited to concelebrate. (Please bring an alb for concelebration.)
Questions?
Arvilla Rusnak
(920) 272-8341 | 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8341
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