
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Catholic Church

23345 Gavin Lane
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Parish Office Mailing Address: 542 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Phone: 812-537-3992
Email: parishoffice@dccatholics.com
Sacrament of Confirmation ~ Pray for Our Teens
Please pray for our teens from St. Lawrence, St. Mary’s, and St. Teresa as they continue to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Their preparation includes weekly class gatherings, service and retreat opportunities. They will take part in a weekend retreat January 28-29, together with youth from All Saints. Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Connor Christy
Rachel Cigolotti
Adam Dennis
Laura Dennis
Eleanor Eaglin
Stella Ernst
Jacob Flaig
Emily Florence
Norah Haverkos
Colt Hensley
Luke Hopkins
Sylvea Kraemer
Evan Lewis
Austin Makrancy
Calum May
Caden McCool
Maggie McCool
Bailey McGraw
Elliot Meek
Jordan Mock
Reagan Mock
Zander Morris
Andin Oles
Tommy Parr
Zoey Parr
Andre Pepito
Makayla Powers
Alex Probst
Maddie Ryan
Ollie Safaviyan
Gabby Tighe
Will Tufts
Nick Wismann
Avary Young
Pictures are available from Confirmation 2022
August 28, 2022
At St Teresa with Archbishop Charles Thompson
Parishes of St. Lawrence, St. Mary's, and St. Teresa
Confirmation Preparation – Weekly Wednesday Evening Classes 6:30-8:00pm at for High School Teens seeking to be confirmed. Preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation is offered yearly to our high school teens throughout Dearborn County.
There are two common programs offered - one located at St. Mary's (Aurora) and one located at All Saints Parish-St. Joseph Campus (St. Leon). Teens will be confirmed by Archbishop Thompson August 26, 2023.
Please contact kimsprague@dccatholics.com for more information.
Confirmation Retreat Camp River Ridge 2022




Expectations of the Program
Parents, the following are the expectations for our youth as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation:
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Holy Mass ~ Every Weekend and Holy Days of Obligation
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Regular Confession
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12 Hours of Confession every 1st Friday of the month at All Saints Parish, St. Martin Campus
and the 3rd Friday of the month at St. Mary’s
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30 minutes prior to all daily Masses
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Daily Prayer
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Weekly Wednesday Evening Classes
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Please communicate if you are not going to be in attendance and reason - kimsprague@dccatholics.com or text 513-38-5795
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A missed class will have make-up lessons to complete at home that same week
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3 Confirmation Retreats
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Sunday, September 18, 2022 – Combined Confirmation Kick-Off Retreat.
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Day-long Retreat at Camp River Ridge (Oldenburg, IN); registration form provided; parent Sign-Up Genius for snacks, lunch, meal serving and clean up
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Sat-Sunday, January 28-29, 2023 – Combined Confirmation Retreat.
Overnight Retreat at Holy Spirit Center, Cincinnati, OH; more details and registration to come.
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Friday-Sunday, June 9-11, 2023 – INTENSE Youth Conference.
Weekend Youth Conference at ASP-St. Joseph (St. Leon, IN); more details and registration to come.
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Saint Research and Costume
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Choose a Sponsor and Begin Deepening Your Relationship with Him / Her
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Candidate and Sponsor Luncheon – Sunday, October 16, 12:30-2pm
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ASP-St. John Parish Hall (25743 IN-1, Guilford, IN 47022)
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Continued efforts to deepen the relationship
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Compassionate Service Hours & Completion of Sacrificial Giving Card
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Aim for 20 hours
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Alternative Spring Break Mission Trip – Strongly Encouraged! More details to come
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Write a Letter to our Archbishop
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August 2023 Reunion – an opportunity to reconnect after the summer months
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Candidate and Sponsor Practice - Sunday, August 20, 2023
To prepare for the Celebration of Confirmation Mass
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Confirmation Mass – Saturday, August 26, 2023, St. Louis, Batesville, IN
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Candidate & Sponsor Meeting with Archbishop – 10am
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Mass – 11am
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Confirmation Calendar 2022-23
Class & Small Group Meetings ~ Wednesday Nights - 6:30-8pm - at St. Mary
September: 7, 14, 21, 28* October: 5, 19, 26 November: 2, 9, 16, 30
December: 7, 14 January: 4, 11, 18, 25 February: 1, 8, 15
March: 1, 8, 29 April: 12, 19, 26 May: 3, 10
*Aurora Farmer’s Fair – we will adjust small groups to have some fun at the fair
Auxiliary Events
Sunday, Sept 18 ~ Retreat at Camp River Ridge
Sunday, Oct 16, 12:30–2:00pm ~ Sponsor Lunch
Teen and Sponsor to attend; at ASP-St. John the Baptist Parish Hall (Dover)
December 23-24 ~ Advent Adoration, All Churches
Encourage small groups to attend
January 28-29 ~ Overnight Confirmation Retreat
Arrive Friday Evening, Conclude with Mass Sunday; at Holy Spirit Center, Cincinnati
Wednesday, Feb 22 ~ Ash Wednesday Mass
Encourage small groups to attend
Week of March 22 ~ Alternate Spring Break Mission Trip
Encourage teens to attend
Holy Week ~ April 6 Holy Thursday & April 7 Good Friday
Encourage small groups to attend
June 9-11 ~ INTENSE Youth Conference
August Reunion ~ TBD
Sunday, August 20 ~ Practice for the Celebration of Confirmation
Teen and Sponsor to attend; time and location TBD
Saturday, August 26 ~The Celebration of Confirmation
11:00am Mass, 10:00am Meeting with Archbishop; at St. Louis Catholic Church, Batesville
Things to consider doing right now…
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Mark your calendars for all the class dates, confession opportunities, 3 retreats, sponsor luncheon, auxiliary events, practice and Mass
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Obtain a baptismal certificate if you were not baptized at one of the four Dearborn County Catholic Churches; form for everyone is due October 5th
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Sponsor & Confirmation Saint Name Form - Due October 5th
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Saint Costume Party – October 26th
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Share Important Dates with Your Sponsor – Luncheon, Practice, Mass
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Talk to your sponsor and plan other ways to connect and deepen your relationship with them
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Begin to plan opportunities for Compassionate Service and look out for more info for our Alternate Spring Break Mission Trip
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Prayerfully consider which teachers, coaches and administrators need to receive the letter addressed to them (Extra Curricular Excuse Letter) and hand deliver a copy.
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Review Attire for Confirmation Day ~ Consider shopping now or suggesting dress items to be gifted for Christmas, Easter, or birthday
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Check out the other offerings for high school youth currently offered in Dearborn County
Confirmation Attire
The goal is to have the youth look reverent and at the same time wearing predominately white. White is the color of the garment that they wore on their baptism; and the color of the saints in heaven. This sacrament, confirmation, completes and perfects baptism. Their dress should make reference to this reality.
Boys-
Dark or khaki dress pants, belt, dark socks, dress shoes
White dress shirt with a predominately red tie
Jackets not required or requested
Girls-
Predominately white skirt, dress or nice dress pants.
For dresses or skirts
Not floor length and not shorter than your finger-tips
Not strapless
Shoulders must be covered and the neck-line needs to be modest
White sweaters or dress jackets are allowed if the dress does not meet church/modesty standards
No flip flops