Confirmation at Our Lady of Grace

Confirmation Preparation and Service Opportunities

At Our Lady of Grace, students in grade 9 and higher may prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation.  Classes are held Sunday evenings from October through April, with one remaining class in September.  The class calendar is here.

In addition to attending Confirmation class, students are required to perform acts of service in two categories:  Ministries during Mass and Service during Parish Activities.  As service opportunities become available, they are posted on this page, and students may volunteer for service by contacting Tanya Watterud, our Faith Formation Coordinator.

Opportunities to Volunteer:  Opportunities are added weekly, so please check this page frequently.
To volunteer to fill an open spot, please contact Tanya in the Faith Formation office by email or by parish phone (701-839-6834), or through her cell phone which you may have in your contacts, or through our Flocknote texting system.  To report your service hours, complete an orange Service Hours slip (they are in your class binder, and are hanging on the wall in the classroom hallway.)  Complete the orange slip and slide it under Tanya's office door (St. Gabriel classroom), or turn it in at our next class.  Please do not keep them very long, because we want to record service as it is completed so that you don't forget what service you have done.

Below, those who already volunteered are noted in GREEN.  If you see any mistakes or need to make changes, please contact Tanya.

Sun., Nov. 2, assist with Knight of Columbus breakfast (counts as 2.5 hours Parish Service for 1 shift, or 5 hours for 2 shifts)
8:00-10:30am:  Kaidence Williams, Emma Rodriguez 
10:30am-1:00pm:  Hayden Andersen, Madisyn Racine

Sun., Nov. 2, help with Childrens Liturgy during the 10:30 a.m. Mass (counts as 1 hour Parish Service; you go downstairs with the children and adult leader when dismissed by the priest prior to the Readings, help with discipline, etc,, and lead the children back to the church at Offertory time)
Khaleigh Ouradnik + 1 more needed

Sun., Nov. 2, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family:  Rylee Holte

Tue., Nov. 4, carry candles for the Remembrance Mass in memory of the deceased - (counts as 1 Mass)
Candle carriers:  Tatiana Coronell, Noel Keeley, Rylee Holte

Sun., Nov. 9, help with Childrens Liturgy during the 10:30 a.m. Mass (counts as 1 hour Parish Service; you go downstairs with the children and adult leader when dismissed by the priest prior to the Readings, help with discipline, etc,, and lead the children back to the church at Offertory time)
Khaleigh Ouradnik, Paige Linster

Sun., Nov. 9, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Readers:  Liam Hulm, Hayden Andersen
Ushers/Greeters:  Kene Osuala, Afton Ost, Ava Knutson, Cambri Schatz
Gift Bearer Family:  Holte family

Sun., Nov. 16, help with Childrens Liturgy during the 10:30 a.m. Mass (counts as 1 hour Parish Service; you go downstairs with the children and adult leader when dismissed by the priest prior to the Readings, help with discipline, etc,, and lead the children back to the church at Offertory time)
Khaleigh Ouradnik, Paige Linster 

Sun., Nov. 16, Emmaus Retreat: 12:30-6:00pm, Bishop Ryan School, Minot.
This is an optional enrichment activity through which you may earn 1 Mass & 1 hour of Parish Service.  Mass at the Retreat meets your Sunday obligation.  The event is sponsored by the Diocese of Bismarck and is led by University of Mary students.  Pre-registration and payment of the $25 fee is required at this link.  

Sun., Nov. 16, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Readers:  Jack Prough (with brother Michael Prough)
Ushers/Greeters:  Rylee Holte, Graham Gaddie, Noel Keeley, Afton Ost 
Gift Bearer Family:  Stroklund family

Sun., Nov. 23, help with Childrens Liturgy during the 10:30 a.m. Mass (counts as 1 hour Parish Service; you go downstairs with the children and adult leader when dismissed by the priest prior to the Readings, help with discipline, etc,, and lead the children back to the church at Offertory time)
Cambri Schatz, Hayden Andersen

Sun., Nov. 23, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family:  Flaten family

Sun., Nov. 30, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family:  Linster family

Sat., Dec. 6, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., help with children's Christmas Program practice (counts as 1 hour Parish Service)
Paige Linster, Janise Hernandez

Sun., Dec. 7, assist with Knight of Columbus breakfast (counts as 2.5 hours Parish Service for 1 shift, or 5 hours for 2 shifts)
8:00-10:30am:  Hayden Andersen, Easton Rakness
10:30am-1:00pm:  Easton Rakness, Wesley Karhoff

Sun., Dec. 7, supervise young children singing in Mass (arrive by 10:05 a.m. in St. Gianna Room at end of dining room, oversee practice, then sit with and supervise the children during the 10:30 a.m. Mass.  Counts as 1 Mass.)
Kaidence Williams, Paige Linster, Ava Knutson + 1 more needed

Sun., Dec. 7, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Readers:  Liam Finley + 1 more needed
Ushers/Greeters:  Kene Osuala, Graham Gaddie, Tantiana Coronell, Noel Keeley 
Gift Bearer Family:  Stroklund family

Wed. Dec. 10, 4:00-5:15 p.m., listen to and record children's prayers at the Prayer Station during Faith Formation (counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
Paige Linster, Macklin Kelly + 2 more needed

Wed. Dec. 10, 5:30-6:45 p.m., listen to and record children's prayers at the Prayer Station during Faith Formation (counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
Paige Linster, Macklin Kelly + 2 more needed

Sat., Dec. 13, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., help with children's Christmas Program practice (counts as 1 hour Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed

Sun., Dec. 14, help with Childrens Liturgy during the 10:30 a.m. Mass (counts as 1 hour Parish Service; you go downstairs with the children and adult leader when dismissed by the priest prior to the Readings, help with discipline, etc,, and lead the children back to the church at Offertory time)
Ava Knutson, 1 more needed

Sun., Dec. 14, 11:20 to 12:20 p.m., help with children's Christmas Program Performance (counts as 1 hour Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed

Sun., Dec. 14, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Readers:  Jack Prough (w/ brother Michael Prough)
Ushers/Greeters:  Rylee Holte, Graham Gaddie, Grady Keyes, Noel Keeley
Gift Bearer Family:  Coronell family

Sun., Dec. 21, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family: 1 family needed

Sun., Dec. 28, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family:  Flaten family

Sun., Jan. 4, assist with Knight of Columbus breakfast (counts as 2.5 hours Parish Service for 1 shift, or 5 hours for 2 shifts)
8:00-10:30am:  Noel Keeley, Ansley Flaten
10:30am-1:00pm:  Rylee Holte, Callie Stroklund

Sun., Jan. 4, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm)- (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family:  1 family needed

Sun., Jan. 11, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Readers: 1 or 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: Kaidence Williams, Ansley Flaten + 2 more needed
Gift Bearer Family:  1 family needed

Sun., Jan. 18, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family: 1 family needed

Sun., Jan. 25, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Readers: 1 or 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: Brayden Ouradnik, Khaleigh Ouradnik, Kaidence Williams + 1 more needed
Gift Bearer Family: Flaten family

Sun., Feb. 1, assist with Knight of Columbus Roast Beef Dinner (counts as 2 hours Parish Service for 1 shift, or 4 hours for 2 shifts)
This is a fundraiser for Bishop Ryan Catholic School, so Bishop Ryan students usually volunteer
11:00am-1:00pm:  Ansley Flaten, Macklin Kelly
1:00pm-3:00pm:  Macklin Kelly + 1 more needed

Sun., Feb. 1, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family: 1 family needed

Sun., Feb. 8, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family: 1 family needed

Sun., Feb. 15, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family: Flaten family

Wed. Feb. 25, 4:00-5:15 p.m., listen to and record children's prayers at the Prayer Station during Faith Formation (counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
4 volunteers needed

Wed. Feb. 25, 5:30-6:45 p.m., listen to and record children's prayers at the Prayer Station during Faith Formation (counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
4 volunteers needed

Sun., Mar. 1, assist with Knight of Columbus breakfast (counts as 2.5 hours Parish Service for 1 shift, or 5 hours for 2 shifts)
8:00-10:30am:  Noah Owens, Callie Stroklund
10:30am-1:00pm:  Tatiana Coronell, Rylee Holte

Sun., Mar. 1, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm)- (counts as 1 Mass)
Gift Bearer Family:  1 family needed

Sun., Apr. 12, assist with Knight of Columbus breakfast (counts as 2.5 hours Parish Service for 1 shift, or 5 hours for 2 shifts)
8:00-10:30am:  2 volunteers needed
10:30am-1:00pm:  Ansley Flaten, 1 more needed

Wed., Apr. 15, 4:00-5:15 p.m., listen to and record children's prayers at the Prayer Station during Faith Formation (counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
4 volunteers needed

Wed. Apr. 15, 5:30-6:45 p.m., listen to and record children's prayers at the Prayer Station during Faith Formation (counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
4 volunteers needed

Sun., May 3, assist with Knight of Columbus breakfast (counts as Parish Service)
8:00-10:30am:  2 volunteers needed
10:30am-1:00pm:  2 volunteers needed