{"id":42,"date":"2021-01-03T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-03T16:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ssppilford.org.uk\/wp2\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:37:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:37:43","slug":"confirmation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ssppilford.org.uk\/wp2\/sacrament-preparation\/confirmation\/","title":{"rendered":"Confirmation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Confirmation applications are closed for this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The 2027 form will be available in the autumn for candidates in Year 12 to apply.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Confirmation date: 24th May 2026<br>Please complete the form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirmation sessions take place on Sundays from January to May.<br>This includes collective attendance at 11.00am Mass, followed by a preparation session of about 45mins, on the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>April 12<sup>th<\/sup><br>April 26<sup>th<\/sup><br>May 10<sup>th<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 18<sup>th<\/sup> (Monday) 7.00pm \u2013 Practical rehearsal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 24<sup>th<\/sup> Pentecost Sunday \u2013 Reception of the Sacrament at 11.00am Mass<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to choose a Confirmation name. This usually a saint\u2019s name that has special significance for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also need a sponsor who is someone you can look to for support and in whom you have confidence. It should not be a parent. They must be a confirmed catholic who is over 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A COPY of your Baptismal certificate should be sent separately to admin@ssppilford.org.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First meeting will be on 16th November after 11.00am Mass<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Looking forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Paul Samuels &#8211; Pastoral Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-912dc9a5-bf03-40b8-8747-0821780509ab\" id=\"wpforms-3139\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-3139\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form\" data-formid=\"3139\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/wp2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42\" data-token=\"28e0bc2afc735635d38d3cda38d1c088\" data-token-time=\"1776412561\"><div class=\"wpforms-head-container\"><div class=\"wpforms-title\">Confirmation 2026 &#8211; Application Form<\/div><\/div><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_1\">Candidate&#039;s Full Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_1\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1]\" required><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Please send a COPY of your Baptism Certificate to admin@ssppilford.org.uk or post a photocopy through the presbytery door.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_14-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-number\" data-field-id=\"14\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_14\">Present year group at school <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"number\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_14\" class=\"wpforms-field-small wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][14]\" step=\"any\" required><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">You must be in Year 12 or above when the preparation begins (September 2025). If you have left school and are over 18, please ask Fr. Andrew about joining the RCIA course for adults before submitting this form.<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_13-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-checkbox wpforms-list-inline\" data-field-id=\"13\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Checkboxes <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><ul id=\"wpforms-3139-field_13\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_13_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][13][]\" value=\"Male\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_13_3\">Male<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_13_4\" name=\"wpforms[fields][13][]\" value=\"Female\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_13_4\">Female<\/label><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Please tick as appropriate<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-textarea\" data-field-id=\"3\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_3\">Address <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><textarea id=\"wpforms-3139-field_3\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" required><\/textarea><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_4-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"4\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_4\">School Attended <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_4\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][4]\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_5-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"5\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_5\">If under 18, parent&#039;s\/guardian&#039;s name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_5\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][5]\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_6-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"6\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_6\">Parent&#039;s\/Guardian&#039;s contact phone number <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_6\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][6]\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_16-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"16\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_16\">Parent\/Guardian Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_16\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][16]\" spellcheck=\"false\" required><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Please add your name as well as your email address<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_7-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"7\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_7\">Which Saturday\/Sunday Mass do you regularly attend? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_7\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][7]\" required><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Please give the time of the Mass as well as the day<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_17-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"17\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_17\">Baptism<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_17\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][17]\" ><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Please give the name and address of the church at which you were baptised and the date of Baptism.\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_8-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"8\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_8\">Parent\/Guardian Agreement  <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_8\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][8]\" required><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">I agree that my son\/daughter may attend preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. (Please add your name.)<\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-3139-field_11-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"11\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-3139-field_11\">Candidate&#039;s Agreement  <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-3139-field_11\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][11]\" required><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">I agree to attend all organised meetings, zoom calls or events in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. 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