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    This document provides instructions for students to choose a patron saint for their upcoming Confirmation. Students are asked to research and write a paper about their chosen saint, including a brief biography, why they are choosing that saint, how the saint inspires them, and how they will pursue their faith going forward. They must also compose a prayer to their saint asking for petition and expressing gratitude. The paper and prayer are due by January 31st to be included in the Confirmation ceremony.

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    PATRON SAINT ASSIGNMENT

    DEADLINE: January 31, 2023


    As you get closer to the Sacrament of Confirmation, you shall prepare by discerning which
    particular saint will accompany you in your spiritual journey. As Catholic tradition holds, the
    Faithful may select a canonized saint to intercede on their behalf when making the Sacraments
    of Baptism and Confirmation, to guide and protect them as they pursue their vocation to
    holiness.
    The presiding Bishop will invoke the selected patron saint when sealing the Confirmation-elect
    with the Chrism oil, the moment he or she is confirmed. For this reason, discerning (thinking
    over carefully and praying for clarity on God’s Will) which saint will be one’s patron is a very
    special and privileged opportunity.
    While you are discerning who this Confirmation saint is, know that it is the patron saint who
    actually has chosen you. Pray to this saint and seek help regularly! Once you have prayerfully
    determined which saint will accompany you from the moment of your Confirmation forward
    and do the following:
    1. Write a paper, at least 3-full pages, 12-point font, 1” margins, double-spaced,
    addressing the following:
    a. Brief biography of the saint and the saint’s particular charism. (~1/2-1 page)
    b. Why are you choosing this saint? What do you have in common? How does this
    saint inspire you? (~1 page)
    c. What do you believe God is calling you to do based upon the charisms you have
    been given? Are you called to a vocation? How can that vocation be used to love
    God and love neighbor? (~1 page)
    d. How will you start to pursue / develop your God given charisms as you complete
    this year’s confirmation program? How can you look to your Saint for guidance
    and support? (~1 page)
    2. In addition to the Saint Paper you are to compose a prayer to your saint for petition and
    gratitude (No page requirement). Here are two examples of the type of prayer you are
    to compose:
    a. Example 1: “Dear St. ______, you gave your life to God with generosity and
    simplicity. You spread the message of sanctity in secular life to many people,
    teaching them to find joy and peace in their daily life. Help me to seek first the
    kingdom of God, by sanctifying my everyday work and dedicating myself
    generously to the salvation of souls. St. _____ please intercede on my behalf, for
    this favor (insert request). Grant me this favor that I ask of you.
    b. Example 2: “St. ____, you are the (insert patron title). Intercede for us to God
    our Father. Pray for us, St. ____, to strengthen and bless our families. Help those
    called to marriage to find their spouses and teach them to love with a pure and
    selfless love. Accompany parents in the upbringing and education of their
    children with unconditional love. Help those who have answered the Father’s
    call to the consecrated life and apostolic celibacy to be generous and faithful to
    their vocation. Bring peace, unity, and joy to the homes of families that are
    broken or burdened. Accompany with the warmth of your presence those who
    are alone. Dear St. ____, be our refuge in our needs, and intercede especially for
    (insert petition). May we know our Lord and love Him generously like you.
    Amen.”
    If you need help finding references to the saints by interest, birthday, vocation, etc…, you may
    reach your mentor, or you may also contact Mr. Chris Morris on Basecamp (Ping) or through
    email @ [email protected]

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