L'alto Confirmation

What is L'alto: Confirmation?

Inspired by the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, L'alto: Confirmation aims to help youth grow in knowledge of the faith, deepen their relationship with Christ, and give them the confidence they need to be light in their homes, schools, and social settings.

This two-year formation process is for all seventh and eighth graders at St. Gertrude Parish who wish to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church by receiving the sacrament of Confirmation at the end of their eighth grade year.* Those who intend to receive the sacrament will commit to participate in monthly formation meetings consisting of activities, talks, small group discussions, and prayer experiences, along with several other events. All Confirmation candidates are also invited to join us for our L'alto: Junior High social events and excursions

*St. Gertrude School students are welcome and encouraged to participate in L'alto: Confirmation, but are not expected to attend to be confirmed at St. Gertrude.

2022-2023 Program Elements

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To help you plan, we've listed all the important dates for the 2022-2023 formation year on this page. You can also click the buttons below to add our events your digital calendar and download the Confirmation Handbook, our one-stop source for more details about the year.

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For All Candidates (Grades 7–8)

Program Kickoff (parents and candidates): Sunday, August 28, 2022, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Gertrude Parish Center
Confirmation Retreat (candidates only): Saturday, November 5, 2022, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. (Location TBD)
Formation Meetings (candidates only): Second Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Gertrude Parish Center:
- September 18, 2022*
- October 9, 2022
- November 13, 2022
- December 11, 2022
- January 15, 2023*
- February 5, 2023*
- March 12, 2023
- April 16, 2023*

*Not a second Sunday, due to schedule conflicts.

Personal Spiritual Plans: Four meetings throughout the year with a spiritual mentor, scheduled at your convenience. Sign up here to receive reminders.
Teaching Mass (two options): Friday, December 2, 2022, or Friday, January 20, 2023

For Seventh Grade Only

End-of-Year Meeting: May 21, 2023, 9-9:55 a.m., St. Gertrude Parish Center

For Eighth Grade Only

Letter to the Pastor (Due Tuesday, January 31, 2023)
Sponsor Form (Due Tuesday, January 31, 2023)
Baptismal Certificate with Sacramental Notations (Due January 31, 2023) (only for those who have not received Baptism or First Holy Communion at St. Gertrude)
Sponsor Meeting: Sunday, February 26, 2023, 10:30-11:45 a.m., St. Gertrude School Cafeteria
Confirmation Rehearsal: Friday, April 28, 2023, 6-8:30 p.m., St. Gertrude Church & Parish Center
Confirmation Mass: Sunday, April 30, 2023, 3 p.m., St. Gertrude Church & Parish Center (Brief reception to follow)

Cost

L'alto: Confirmation costs $80/child for the required formation program. Costs for optional outings and excursions varies based upon the event.

Contact

Want to learn more about L'alto: Confirmation or have questions? Please check out our Confirmation Handbook (see above) or contact Walter Plummer, director of youth formation, at wplummer@stgertrude.org or (513) 561-5954, ext. 2122.

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