The Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation 2020

Dear Candidates, Sponsors & Parents,

I want to thank you for your patience:  it has been extremely helpful in allowing the Reading Catholic Community to plan a celebration worthy of each candidate's reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

We are a large faith filled community which is a blessing, and a challenge, when trying to plan for over 130 teens to celebrate this sacrament.  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 only the Rite of Confirmation.  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 those that they are comfortable with interacting with in close quarters.  NOTE:  Each family is allowed  only one car.

Our celebrations for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Saturday, September 26th at 10:00 am and 12 noon.  Both Masses will take place at St. Athanasius. 

*Our Rain Date is Saturday, October 3rd 10:00 am & 12 noon.

I realize that the "Car Mass" will be a new experience for many.  I attended my first "Car Mass" two weeks ago.  The message was wonderful, the music was joyfilled and receiving the Eucharist was profound, as I was overwhelmed at the perserverance of people of faith while keeping all who attended safe.

Thank you for your patience and support.

United in Christ,

Paula Colpitts