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Saint Mark Church
Saint Mark Church & School
18033 15th Pl. N.E.
Shoreline, WA 98155
206-364-7900

Mass Times
Tuesday-Friday
8:00am
Saturday9:00am
Saturday Vigil5:00pm
Sunday7:30am
9:00am
11:00am

They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers. Acts 2:42


Sacramental Preparation

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Infant Baptism

Confirmation

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Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the Sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.   (CCC, 1316)
 
Confirmation, like Baptism imprints a spiritual mark or indelible characted on the Christian's soul; for this reason one can receive this Sacrament only once in one's life.  (CCC, 1317)
 
A candidate for Confirmation who has attained the age of reason must profess the faith, be in the state of grace, have the intention of receiving the sacrament, and be prepared to assume the role of disciple and witness to Christ, both within the ecclesial community and in temporal affairs. 
(CCC, 1319)
 
The essential rite of Confirmation is anointing the forehead of the baptized with sacred chrism, together with the laying on of the minister's hand and the words:  "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit."  (CCC, 1320)
 
 

 
The Archbishop/Bishop reserves the right to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on all those who were baptized Catholic as infants. 
 
Adult Confirmation:

Adults Catholics who have already recieved First Communion and have some knowledge of the faith, but have not been confirmed, are invited to seek Confirmation.  Call the parish office @ (206)364-7900 or e-mail Marylee Schaeffer at stmarkfaithformation@gmail.com.

 
Confirmation for Teens:
 
The goal of the Confirmation program is to help those who participate in it to deepen their personal relationship with God, to develop their sense of belonging in a living Christian community, and to personally ratify their membership in the Catholic Church. It is assumed that the process of confirming the faith has been ongoing in their lives and that it will continue to be renewed long after they have complted the program.

Get the schedule                                                      Expectations

The policy of the Archdiocese of Seattle is to confirm those who are 16 years of age (Junior in High School) or older. The preparation consists of 10-12 classes on Sunday evenings starting in November.

  • The student's family must be registered in the parish.

  • Students are required to attend all classes and the retreat.

  • A copy of the original baptismal certiicate for the student is required.

  • Student must select a sponsor; the sponsor must be a practicing Confirmed Catholic and may not be the parent.

  • Every student is required to participate in an interview with Fr. Harris before Confirmation.
Contact the Parish office @ (206)364-7900 or e-mail stmarkfaithformation@gmail.com to inquire or register.
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