Confirmation

The sacrament of Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism and infuses the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Confirmation is celebrated as a cluster-wide event, often with the Archbishop as the presider and homilist.  This sacrament marks the fullness of Christian initiation and calls those who receive it to go out into the world sharing the Good News of Christ's love.  Contact Martin Ahrndt at the Fr. Moran Center with questions about our program of Confirmation preparation for young students.  

Adults who wish to be confirmed in the Catholic Church do so through a process often called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).  Through reading of the Scriptures, regular participation in the Eucharist, and works of service, an adult grows in their faith in Jesus Christ.  The process is tailored to each person's own faith journey.  Contact Fr. Nick March at 563-569-8259 Tues-Fri 8am-5pm or dbq166@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us to find out more.

Christ Our Hope Confirmation 
June 14, 2014 


The cluster of Christ Our Hope celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation at a special Mass on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Little Turkey. We were honored to have Archbishop of the Dubuque Archdiocese, Michael Jackels, S.T.D, preside with the Rev. Nicholas March, pastor, concelebrating. Archbishop Jackels gave an engaging and interactive homily on the meaning of the Holy Trinity and the importance of living your life as a disciple of Christ, that the students will not soon forget. Twenty-one students representing the six parishes in the cluster of Christ Our Hope, and one student from Holy Family in New Hampton received the Sacrament of Confirmation at this Mass.  We would like to thank all those who helped to make this a special day, especially the parents, sponsors, catechists, Christ our Hope Chorale and the Davis Assembly 4th degree Knights of Columbus. The Christ Our Hope 2014 confirmation candidates are:

From the parish of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Little Turkey
Amber Barloon, Sarah Busta, and Samantha Reicks

From the parish of Holy Trinity in Protivin
Brittany Carolan, Jessica Carolan, Elizabeth Koshatka, Carrie Rassman, and Robert Swestka

From the parish of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Lawler
Delaney Lensing and Macie Njus

From the parish of St. John Nepomucene in Ft. Atkinson
Kirsten Huinker and Jacob Kuhn

From the parish of St. Luke in St. Lucas
Emily Dietzenbach, Teresa Hageman, Taylor Kuennen, Stephanie Martin, Kayla Schaufenbuel, and April Stammeyer

From the parish of St. Mary in Waucoma
Kennedy Balk, Abigail Gossling, and Julie Stahley

From the Parish of Holy Family in New Hampton
Maria Scott