Dear Candidates, Sponsors & Parents,

Our celebrations for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Sunday, May 2nd at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.  Both Masses will take place at St. Athanasius. 

I want to thank you for your support this past year as we journied through a year of unexpected challenges and unexpected graces poured out upon the Reading Catholic Community through the works of so many faith filled volunteers and families.

Our 20/21 Confirmation Prep Program is large, the largest it has been in my 11 years of service here in Reading.   Being large in numbers is both a blessing and a challenge when trying to plan for 152 teens who hope to celebrate this sacrament in the next few months.  We have concluded our process of discernment on how we best honor the two year preparation process that is built upon strengthing our relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church through study, prayer, worship and service.

We are happy to offer a full Mass for each celebration versus celebrating Rite of Confirmation only (which is a current practice during COVID).  Thinking outside of the box, in order to keep candidates and their families safe we have decided on offering a "Car Mass".  The "Car Mass" will provide families the opportunity to attend their candidate's celebration with their Sponsor and grandparents, as long as they are all members of the same "bubble" or "pod".   You are limited by the number of guests that can fit in one car per candidate.  Each family is allowed one car.  

In order to preapare for these celebrations all candidates must provide their Chosen confirmation Name (Saint Names Only) and Sponsor Information.  

See information on this page for submitting Sponsor & Confirmation Name, as well as guidelines for each. 

I realize that the "Car Mass" will be a new experience for many,  however to date, our celebrated Car Masses have been wonderful, the music joyfilled and reception of the Eucharist,  profound.  It truly is a testimony to the perserverance of a community of faith, while keeping all who attended safe.

Thank you again for your support.

United in Christ,

Paula Colpitts

Parent Info ZOOM Meeting

April 12, 2021 at 7:00PM
April 14, 2021 at 7:00PM
Need only attend one of these meetings.  FOCUS:  review the details of the Car Masses and ask questions you may have.

Join Zoom Meeting Link - 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84977730565?pwd=eGhZeTFZaFFXcDdiODQ5R0tHWWJBdz09

Password - Disciple

Sign Up for Your Confirmation Mass

• Each family is allowed ONE car
• You are limited by the number of persons that can fit in one car per candidate

Sign Up Genius Link:

Required of all Confirmation II Candidates