HOLY SPIRIT DAY
REJOICING IN HOPE RM 12:12
HOLY SPIRIT DAY
REJOICING IN HOPE RM 12:12
INFO
SCHEDULE
HOW TO PREPARE?
FAQ
REGISTER
Join Holy Spirit Day for a dynamic faith experience. For the young confirmandees and their godparents, this special day strengthens spiritual and human connections. Live your faith with joy and share unforgettable moments. Save the date for an inspiring day together! 🌟🎉
Accompanied by the PCL and catechists, young people, along with their godparents and families, are invited to take part in a fraternal activity to prepare for their sacrament of Confirmation. They will also have the opportunity to discover the Cathedral and meet an episcopal vicar.
THE INFO
DATE AND TIME
ENGLISH GATHERING
SUNDAY April 14, 2024
1:30PM (Arrival and check-in by parish)
2PM-4PM
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GATHERING IN FRENCH
SATURDAY April 13, 2024
1:30PM (Arrival and check-in by parish)
2PM-4PM
LOCATION
MARY-QUEEN-OF-THE-WORLD CATHEDRAL
(BONAVENTURE METRO)
FOR WHOM?
For young people enrolled in a catechetical program in the Archdiocese of Montreal, who will receive the sacrament of confirmation this year, accompanied by their Godparent.
COST (non-refundable)
$5 per young confirmandee
REGISTRATION
Each young confirmandee is invited to register individually as soon as registrations open. Spaces are limited!
SCHEDULE
1:30PM
Check-in upon arrival (by parish)
Opening of EXPOS
2PM
Start of the program
Music, songs, worship
Prayer
Testimonials
Dynamic activities
4PM
End of program
Sending forth in Mission
HOW TO PREPARE?
YOUNG CONFIRMANDEES WITH THEIR PARENTS AND GODPARENT:
- PRAY! Take a moment to pray together, opening your hearts to the presence of the Holy Spirit.
- JOY AND HOPE! Approach the event with an open heart and mind.
PARISHES:
- Each parish is invited to gather the youth to create a Holy Spirit banner together, which will be displayed during the event. Please follow the following guidelines to ensure the banner represents the event’s theme and showcases the creativity of the youth of your parish/mission:
- Homemade by Youth: The banner should be homemade by the youth of the parish.
- Reflects Theme: It should reflect the theme of “Holy Spirit Day, Rejoicing in hope Rm 12:12.”
- Bristle Board: Use bristle board and keep the size within standard dimensions.
- Bring a sign (on a stick) to identify your parish in the pews.
FAQ
ABOUT HOLY SPIRIT DAY
FOR WHOM?
REGISTRATION
PARTICIPATION FEE
ABOUT
HOLY SPIRIT DAY
Why are there two dates for Holy Spirit Day?
This event will take place in french on April 13th 2024, and in english on April 14th 2024. The programs for both days will be the same, the only difference is the language and who will be presenting. You do not need to attend both days.
Parishes and missions are encouraged to choose ONE of the two dates for the confirmandees of their community, and to communicate this date to parents registering their children.
Parents: How do I know if I should register to the session on April 13th or 14th?
This event will take place in french on April 13th 2024, and in english on April 14th 2024. Please contact your PCL/LPA to ask which session they have chosen for the community.
What to expect on Holy Spirit Day?
Holy Spirit Day is a dynamic faith experience. For the young confirmandees and their godparents, this special day strengthens spiritual and human connections. This day is being planned by young people who are committed Christians, passionate about God, youth, and families.
FOR WHOM?
Who is Holy Spirit Day for?
Holy Spirit Day is primarily for young people enrolled in a catechetical program in the Archdiocese of Montreal, and receiving the sacrament of confirmation this year, accompanied by their Sponsor/Godparent. Immediate family members are welcome. However, please note that places are limited.
Why is the Sponsor/Godparent encouraged to attend?
By joining the confirmandee at Holy Spirit Day, the sponsor reaffirms their commitment to the confirmandee’s spiritual journey and growth, and celebrates the confirmandee’s readiness to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Can parents, grandparents and siblings participate?
Holy Spirit Day is primarily for young people enrolled in a catechetical program in the Archdiocese of Montreal, and receiving the sacrament of confirmation this year, accompanied by their Sponsor/Godparent. Immediate family members are welcome. However, please note that places are limited.
REGISTRATION
Who is responsible for the registration of participants?
Parents or legal guardians of minors must fill out this registration form to give their consent for the child’s participate in this event.
Click: REGISTRATION
What information is required for the registration?
Before registering the confirmandee, please make sure that you have the following information:
- The name of the parish that you can choose from the drop-down list
- The name and email address of the contact person from your parish (Parish catechetical leader (PCL), Lay pastoral associate, or catechist).
If you are unsure, please contact your PCL, Lay pastoral associate or catechist.
Click: REGISTRATION
Parents: How do I know if the registration has gone through?
The registration form will request the email addresses of the parent and of the Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL) or Lay Pastoral Associate (LPA). A confirmation email will be sent to the parent (with all info provided in the registration), and the PCL or LPA (with only the name of the child and the session that they registered to).
If you do not find an email from us, please check your spam/junk mail/unwanted mail/advertising boxes as you may have active filters in place. If you still cannot find it, please contact your PCL/APL and see if they have received a confirmation. If not, please ask them to contact evc@diocesemontreal.org.
PCL/LPA/Catechists: How do I know who from my parish has registered?
The registration form will request the email address of the Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL) or Lay Pastoral Associate (LPA). The PCL or LPA will receive an email everytime a child is registered to Holy Spirit Day (with only the name of the child and the session that they registered to).
Please follow up with parents to ensure that they register their children as soon as possible as places are limited.
Who needs to register?
Parents, please complete one registration per young confirmandee. In their registration, you can indicate the number of people attending.
Must parents and Sponsors register separately?
No. Please complete ONE registration form per young confirmandee, and include the number of people attending.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Is there a participation fee?
Yes, there is a $5 non-refundable participation fee per young confirmandee. This fee helps to cover costs of the event.
How do I pay the participation fee?
When parents fill out the registration form for the young confirmandee, a Paypal page will automatically open for the payment of the participation fee.
Paypal is the most convenient way for us to receive participation fees. Unfortunately we are not equipped to receive individual payments in cash before the day of the event. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact your PCL/APL.
I accidentally closed the Paypal page during registration. What do I do?
Please register your child again and complete the payment on the Paypal page.
How do I know if my Paypal payment went through?
You will receive a receipt by email from Paypal.
Why am I receiving a Paypal invoice by email?
If you receive a Paypal invoice from us, it is likely because you have registered your child and have not provided a payment after a few days. Please note that a registration is considered complete once the payment has been received.
PCL/LPA: Our parish/mission prefers to send one payment for all confirmandees of our community. Is this possible?
PCLs and APLs are invited to contact us for further instructions: evc@diocesemontreal.org
In collaboration
Évangélisation et la Vie chrétienne
Office de l’éducation à la foi