2018 – 2019 Confirmation Parent Packet Welcome to Confirmation Prep! Return the last 3 pages to register . 1. Service Opportunities- Service is a great way to help build the Kingdom of

God here on Earth! To help make service meaningful to the Confirmand, please choose 3 service opportunities, beginning May 15, 2018. Refer to the Service

Form attached to this packet for more info. and return form by March 31, 2019.2. Parent Retreat- Sunday, Sept. 16 (7-8:45pm) – Join us for 6PM Mass or come to the church

after the Mass for a retreat experience that will help you as a parent prepare your child for Confirmation.

3. Sponsor Retreat- Sunday, Oct. 7 (7-8:45pm)- Each Confirmand chooses a Sponsor to walk through this process with them. Sponsors have a large role to play, so a confirmed adult who is practicing their faith and available to meet occasionally with the Confirmand is preferred. This retreat, in the Church, prepares Sponsors. Confirmands don’t need to. Please return Sponsor Form by Sept 30.

4. Kickoff for Confirmand Sunday, Oct. 28– Our Kickoff includes 8:30AM Registration in Cafeteria, Mass and bus to Woodland Lakes for a fun day with Group Leaders. Please join us for dinner and Adoration, or pick your child up at Woodland Lakes at 8pm.

5. 6 Prep Sessions for Confirmand (and Sponsor or Parent if possible)- We provide dynamic speakers on relevant topics, small group discussions led by trained adult volunteers, and end with Adoration as a special time of quiet and praise to foster prayer and a personal relationship with God.

6. Saint Report and Letter to Sponsor for the Bishop – Each Confirmand gets to choose a special saint name and report to us about that saint! Also, the Confirmand writes a letter to their Sponsor to pass along to Bishop Binzer to show they are ready for Confirmation. Information on those two written activities are below. These both may be turned in any time before the due date January 27, 2019.

7. Sacrament of Reconciliation- Before Confirmation Mass, Confirmand prepare to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit by going to Reconciliation. We offer Reconciliation 3 times during our Prep Sessions (Oct. 28, Jan. 27, and April 6), and/or you may go to any Reconciliation service. IHM offers Tues. evenings at 6:30pm, a Parish wide Advent (at Guardian Angels) and/or Lent Reconciliation April 4th.

8. Final Retreat for Confirmand Sun. April 7– This retreat helps students be properly disposed to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. We begin with 8:30AM Registration in the Cafeteria, attend Mass together and bus to Woodland Lakes. Please join us for dinner and Adoration, or pick up your child at 8PM at Woodland Lakes.

9. Rehearsal for the Confirmation Mass (with Sponsor) Mon. April 29 (A-L) or Wed May 1, 2019 (M-Z) from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the church.

10.Confirmation Mass (with Sponsor, Parents, Family and Friends!) Sat. May 4th-10am (for A-L) or 1PM (for M-Z). All Confirmands and Sponsors need to arrive at the school gym a half an hour early (9:30AM or 12:30pm) for line up and final words. All families and parish members are invited to find a place in Church. With back to back Masses, there will not be a reception following the liturgy.

11. Celebrate and Reflect May 5th from 7-8:45pm in the Pavilion! After receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, come celebrate, reflect on our experiences with others and rejoice in God’s gifts!

Confirmation Confirms what we are given in Baptism

“Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the Word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for the Spirit had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 8:14-16

Our faith journey begins at Baptism, when God comes to indwell in our souls through His Sanctifying Grace! This Grace makes us members of the Church, the Mystical Body of Christ, children of the Most High God and heirs to the Kingdom! Wow! That is Good News! But, faith needs to be nurtured. To feed our faith, Christ gives us His WORD and His Real Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist at each Mass! In Confirmation, we renew the promises of our Baptism and are sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us extra powers to live out our faith and be a witness to Jesus despite peer pressure. Through Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation–we become fully incorporated into the Church. Confirmation begins our adult, lifelong process of growing as Members of the Body of Christ.

Confirmation Mass Dress CodeConfirmation and Sponsor attire should reflect the solemn nature of our celebration. Specifically, our young

ladies' shoulders should be covered. Dresses with straps should be worn with a sweater or wrap. The dress choice needs to be of a modest style, in neckline and length (please, no revealing necklines and no more than 3 inches above the knee). Shoes should have backs on them so that walking up or down stairs and aisles will be safe, easy, and comfortable. Our young gentlemen are expected to wear a dress shirt, a tie, dress slacks, and preferably a sport coat or suit coat. Dress shoes only. Young men are not to wear athletic shoes.

Pick Up and Drop Off Procedure For all Prep SessionsThe safety of your child is very important to us. Parents, whose last name begins A-L, please enter the West Lot

and form a pick-up line in front of the school and church. As students come out of church, they can find and enter their cars without crossing into the parking lane or the parking lot. Granted, there won’t be enough space for all the cars in the line at once, so those arriving once the line is formed will need to park in the lot to get off Beechmont Avenue. As the lines moves forward, the parked cars can then get in line. You can then exit the lot at the light at Arby’s.

For those parents whose last name begins M-Z, please enter the East Lot, drive back to the back parking lot and back into a parking space to wait for your child. You can then either exit the lot and turn right onto Beechmont or go through the shopping mall and exit at the light to turn left onto Beechmont. Thank you for your patience as we make sure all the students get back to their cars safely!

Sunday Mass Participation is Essential for Confirmation Confirmation marks your child's full and mature participation as a disciple of Christ, who continues Jesus’ mission to save souls. During Mass, we join our sacrifices with Christ at the offertory, which allows God to give graces to those souls who do not ask for graces on their own, and who need grace to choose good over evil. God needs our every sacrifice, prayer and surrender to His Will in order to get the graces needed to change people’s hearts. We glorify God when we attend Mass, and we work with Christ to save souls and change the future. Our youth preparing for Confirmation MUST attend Mass regularly, in order to learn what it is to be a disciple and pick up their cross. If transportation is, or could be an issue, please let the Formation Office know and we will be happy to assist in finding transportation.

Participation in this program is one way we assess if your child is ready for the Sacrament of Confirmation. If your child is not ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at this time, we encourage him/her to attend the sessions as a way to continue developing their relationship with Jesus. They can always receive Confirmation through our High School Track. Individual instruction is also available where needed. Please call the Formation Office to arrange this.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Youth Office 333-4185 michaelh@ihom.org or Formation Office (513) 388-4189 donnaw@ihom.org if you have any questions. The Formation Team is here to help and support you as parents, and to

continue to expand on the wonderful example you’ve set for your children. Please complete and return the permission forms on the last 3 pages to register your child for Confirmation. Thank you for enrolling your child in the Confirmation Prep Program. We look forward to a great year!

About Our Confirmation Program

The Mission The Sacrament of Confirmation is the final step in a person’s full initiation into the Life and Mission of the Catholic Church that began at their Baptism. Confirmation is not the end of a process, but the beginning of adult ministry in the church and in the world. Confirmation seals those who receive it with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit for the precise duty of carrying out the Great Commission– to go and make disciples of all nations. This is the responsibility of all Catholics, especially those confirmed, to witness to Jesus Christ and the Good News of Salvation in all they do.

What do They Need?With the Church’s Mission for Confirmed Catholics in mind, we must ask a very important question: What does a young person, situated in this unique time in the history of the Church, need in order to trulyaccept this mission at their Confirmation? Often the answer is more, or better, catechesis – which to some extent is true. But just as a carpenter doesn’t learn his trade simply by studying it in a book or listening to a lecture, better catechesis cannot be the sole factor if our young people are going to accept a lifelong mission of Discipleship. More than just being taught, our young people need to be apprenticed in the life of discipleship in such a way that they come to a deep knowledge and love for Jesus, and are equipped to pursue Him in a life of transforming Faith.

Comprehensive ApproachMany Confirmation programs have good, even excellent content, but none are a comprehensive program designed specifically for IHM. This program’s approach is comprehensive not only in the methods used to directly form the Confirmands, but also in the involvement of their parents and the rest of the IHM Community. No program, no matter how good its content and experiences, is sufficient for equipping a person for a life of discipleship and evangelization. This is especially true when dealing with young people, who are still easily influenced by others, especially their parents (whether they admit it or not). To address this reality, our program incorporates IHM’s High School Youth Ministry as peer mentors, includes opportunities for parents to build their own personal faith within a community of other adults, provides resources to aid parents and sponsors, and more – with each aspect designed to meet a specific need for accepting the mission of Discipleship.

Mission Specific Topics Life in Christ Identity The Call of a Confirmed Catholic Habits of Discipleship Prayer The Sacraments Scripture Community Authentic Masculinity Authentic Femininity Vocation Everyday Discernment Everyday Evangelization

Join us for the Parent TrackDo you want to have better conversations with your children about the Catholic Faith? Do you want to learn more about your Faith and grow in your relationship with Jesus? Do you want to be more involved with the IHM Community?

The Answering the Call Confirmation parent Track has been designed especially for you! Parents and Sponsors are invited to participate in our Confirmation Sessions, where we’ve designed each evening to offer tools of support, as you accompany your child toward Confirmation. Come listen to Dynamic Speakers, discuss relevant topics and join our Confirmands in prayerful Adoration.

Parents! Please Help us out this year as a Small Group Leader!

Dear Parent, Students tell us that the Small Groups are one of the most meaningful parts of our Confirmation Prep Process. In order to make the groups small enough (6-8 students) to allow for good discussion, we need lots of Small Group Leaders to help facilitate discussion of the topic introduced at each session. Would you please consider serving as a Small Group Leader? You may choose to lead a group on your own, or with another adult. There is training available either Tuesday, October 16 or Thursday, October 18 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the cafeteria. We also offer support for a few minutes before and after each session. This is a great way to get to know the students and help them process their faith in a rewarding way. To sign up as a Small Group Leader, just let Michael Haley know or check the box at the end of the Registration Form. Thank you for serving in this important ministry!

IHM Confirmation 2018–2019“Answer the Call”

Parents/Guardians Retreat: Sunday Sep 16 7:00pm – 8:45pm Church

SPONSOR FORMS DUE BACK SEPTEMBER 30!

Sponsor Retreat: Sunday OCT 7 7:00pm – 8:45pm ChurchSmall Group Leader Train: Tues/Thurs OCT 16/18 6:30pm – 8:30 In Cafeteria (Repeat Sessions)

Student Prep Sessions:Kickoff Session I Sunday OCT 28 8:30am Registration in Cafeteria Woodland Lakes-8pmRegister 8:30am in Cafeteria / Mass 9:30am / load busses / Parent join us for dinner or Pk-Up at Woodland Lakes at 8pm RECON Night

Session II Sunday NOV 11 7:00pm – 8:45pm

Session III Sunday DEC 9 7:00pm – 8:45pm

Session IV Sunday JAN 27 7:00pm – 8:45pm RECON Night

SAINT PAPER & SPONSOR LETTER TO BISHOP DUE JAN 27!Session V Sunday FEB 17 7:00pm – 8:45pm

Session VI Sunday MARCH 3 7:00pm – 8:45pm

Session VII Sunday MARCH 24 7:00pm – 8:45pm

SERVICE REFLECTION FORM DUE BEFORE MARCH 31!

Retreat/Woodland Lakes Sunday APR 7 8:30am Registration in Cafeteria RECON NightRegister 8:30am in Cafeteria / Mass 9:30am / load busses / Parent join us for dinner or Pk-Up at Woodland Lakes at 8pm

Confirmation Mass Practices with Sponsors Monday APR 29 6:30pm – 8:30pm (A – L)

Wednesday MAY 1 6:30pm – 8:30pm (M – Z)

Confirmation Masses Saturday MAY 4 9:30am – Meet in Gym (A – L) Mass 10:00am – In Church

Saturday MAY 4 12:30pm – Meet in Gym (M – Z) Mass 1:00pm – In Church

Confirmation Celebration Sunday MAY 5 7:00pm – 8:45pm at IHM Pavil ion

Parent/Sponsor Discuss with Confirmand Before Confirmation

What is the Sacrament of Confirmation? Why is it important? Do you want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Do you know that God loves you? How?

Do you believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who came down to Earth, suffered and died for you, and shows you the way to get to heaven?

Have you made the decision to be a disciple (follower) of Jesus, praying for His help, and seeking God’s will before making decisions?

Do you seek God’s grace in the sacraments and pray for God’s guidance and help?

Do you go to Mass weekly and really try to participate by listening carefully, singing the songs, and responding to the dialog prayers (Our Father, Holy, Holy, Holy Acclamation, Great Amen, etc.)?

Do you want to be an adult member of the Church Community, sharing your gifts with others and being helped by their gifts as well? How do you feel about your Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Community?

Are you ready to exercise your adult responsibilities to the Church Community through serving in some type of ministry in church and volunteering to serve the poor and vulnerable in the larger community? Are you ready to be a good role model for your peers and for younger children who look up to you?

Do you know that being Baptized is necessary before receiving Confirmation? At Baptism, the gift of the Holy Spirit comes to dwell inside you, making you holy, and making you a child of God. What more does Confirmation give?

Are you planning to continue devoting time to developing your relationship with Jesus by engaging in High School Youth Ministry events in the fall?

Have you prepared for Confirmation by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to Confirmation?

Saint Name and Paper due back January 27, 2019

For Confirmation, you get the opportunity to choose a new name! When God invited Abram into a new covenant with Him, God changed his name to Abraham to show his life would now change. At Confirmation, you are promising to become an adult disciple of Jesus. This is a change for you and you may choose a saint name to show you are a changed person, and to have a special saint friend to intercede for you in Heaven!

Choosing your Confirmation Name: The choice of your Saint (and thus your Confirmation Name) is to be someone worth imitating because of their life of holiness. They possess virtues that you admire and would like to achieve: charity, constant pursuit of what is good, choosing rightly, self-control, etc. Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and then do some research on the Saints. You might look to see what Saint Feast Day falls on your birthday, or what Saint is the Patron of a hobby of yours or a career you might like to pursue. Check out the Saint stories! They’re fascinating!

Once you have decided: Ask your Saint for guidance. Pray daily to them to help you to live a life of Holiness, as they did. Ask them to intercede on your behalf – that your Sacrament of Confirmation will be “well-received.”

Finally, the Saint Paper: Please tell us the highlights of the life of the saint you chose, in about half a page. Here is an example of a Saint Paper on St. Francis by Bill Meelader

My saint is Saint Francis of Assisi. I choose Saint Francis because he is a really nice and helpful to animals and I love animals. I like Saint Francis is because in 5th grade I did a project on him and learned all about him like how he was born in Assisi, Italy and that he is the patron of animals.Some other things that make him stand out to me is when he went to war and God told him to go back home. Saint Francis did as God told him to and was punished by his father. Francis did not care because God told him things will be ok. That is really cool because people sometimes hear the voice of God and think it is stupid and ignore it, but Francis he did as he was told.Another thing is Francis kissed a man then the man vanished. I believe that was a test from God. Also, Francis' conversion did not happen overnight. God waited for him for twenty-five years and now it was Francis' turn to wait. Francis started to spend more time in prayer. He went off to a cave and wept for his sins. Sometimes God's Grace overwhelmed him with joy. But life couldn't just stop for God. There was a business to run, customers to wait on. It is amazing that he was able to wait because most people, including myself, can’t be patient.

I hope to someday hear the voice of God the same way Saint Francis did and to learn that God does not always answer you right away. It is important to be patient in God’s word.

Service Experiences Form Due March 31, 2019

By incorporating service into Confirmation Preparation, we hope to instill in our Confirmands, a love of "being Christ to others." We invite the Confirmand to do 3 service projects; one in Liturgical Ministry, one in our IHM Parish Community, and one in Service to the Poor and Vulnerable in our area. Service hours start any time after May 15, 2018. This form is due March 31, 2019. Here are some opportunities to choose from:

1. Pick one Liturgical Ministry (Lector, Usher, Server, Gift Bearer, Greeter). Please email Dave Auxier at Davea@ihom.org to discuss scheduling for a Mass time and a ministry area.

2. Pick at least one IHM Parish Community Service- Some suggestions might be…a. Assist with meals or children on Catechesis Nights, Oct 11, 24, or Nov 27 from 5:30-8pm.b. Serve Married Couples Dinners November 10, 2018 or Feb 9, 2019 5:30pm-9:30pm.c. Summer PRP for playground duty, classroom helpers, snack help

i. June 4-15, 2018 from 9am-1:30pm or from 5pm-8:30pmii. July 30- August 10, 2018 from 9am-1:30pm.

d. Sunday PRP 10:45am-12:15pm classroom helpers Sundays, Sept 9, 2018 to April 28, 2019.e. Summer Festival set up Monday -Thurs July 16-19, or clean up Friday-Tues, July 20-24f. Parish Picnic and Service Activity Sunday, August 18 from 6-8pm to assemble care packages.g. Family Math Night in fall or Art Night in the springh. Gala needs Waiters on Sat. evening, Jan. 26, 2019 at Marriott River Center in Covington 6pm-9pm.i. Installing Crosses in Cemetery of the Innocent- Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 10:30am-11:30am.

3. Pick at least one Service Opportunity to the Poor and Vulnerable in our area- Suggestions may be…a. IHM Day at Walnut Hills Soup Kitchen (at 2631 Gilbert Avenue) help prepare a monthly dinner for 60 people

(on June 24, July 8, Aug 26, Sept 9, Oct 28, Nov 11, Dec 23, 2018 and Jan 14, 2019, Feb 25, 2019). 4-6:30pm to serve. Chris Pollock is the coordinator at chris-pollock@hotmail.com or his cell is (513) 608-6470.

b. Tender Mercies- Serve Lunch to 60-100 people on the 4th Saturday of every month. Ellen Kessler (Volunteer Services Coordinator at 27 West 12th Street | Cincinnati, OH 45202. Office | 513.639.7027 Cell | 513.638.7131 ekessler@tendermerciesinc.org) would be happy to find a way to have the 8th graders (and the adult leaders/sponsors) get hours by either filling in for a meal preparation, or spending time cleaning or organizing a space down there.

c. Racetrack Ministry- Every Monday evening 5:45pm-8:15pm serve food to Racetrack workers who are homeless, some mentally ill, some low IQ or depressed, etc. An adult must accompany the Confirmand and contact Sue Bove at 513-375-1356 to tell her you are coming.

d. Christmas Lunch – Christmas Day- Knights of Columbus serve lunch at 1pm December 25th in Heritage to anyone who needs a meal. Contact Bob Hilmer at bshilmer@yahoo.com to arrange to help set up, serve, or clean up at this Christmas Meal.

e. Matthew 25 Ministries- They send necessary supplies when a natural disaster hits. Ask to go through their tour, and then choose one of their service opportunities. On the tour, you will see what it might be like to experience a natural disaster.

f. Minor home repairs with People Working Cooperatively Nov. 17, 2018 contact Jack Newfield newfield6@fuse.net.

Service Reflection Paper Name__________________________ Due 3/31/19As you are learning about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and learning to recognize God’s small still voice within you, being aware of your feelings is a helpful tool. These reflection questions are designed to help you identify the work of the Holy Spirit within you. Please complete this form and go over it with your Sponsor or Parent.

1. In Liturgical Ministry, I chose to serve as a _______________________________________________.a. Before going, as I was getting ready to go, I felt __________________. I felt this way because

______________________________________________________________________________. (Sometimes, when we are getting ready to do something good, we are excited. Other times, we feel hesitant. It may be inconvenient or take time you’d rather be doing something else. We may sense negative thoughts like, “Why are they making me do this? This is a stupid.” These negative thoughts may be coming from the evil one to hinder your good work or discourage you from doing something good for your soul. It is helpful to be aware of your thoughts and feelings and try to discern with an adult where these thoughts and feelings are coming from.)

b. While I was doing the ministry, I felt __________________________. I felt this way because_______________________________________________________________________.(Pay attention to how you feel and what you are thinking while you are serving.)

c. After I got home, I felt___________________________ because_______________________________________________________________________.(Often after doing service, we experience a good feeling that we have done something helpful. We are proud of ourselves. We have made a difference. These are consolations God gives us to encourage us to do more service.)

2. In Parish Community Ministry, I chose to serve by ________________________________________.a. Before going, as I was getting ready to go, I felt _____________________

because_______________________________________________________________________.Where is this feeling, thought coming from?__________________________________________.

b. While I was doing the ministry, I felt ________________________ because_______________________________________________________________________.

c. After I got home, I felt________________________ because_______________________________________________________________________.

3. In Service to the Poor and Vulnerable in our community, I chose to __________________________.d. Before going, as I was getting ready to go, I felt ______________________

because_______________________________________________________________________.e. While I was doing the ministry, I felt ________________________________________________.f. After I got home, I felt__________________________

because_______________________________________________________________________.

What did you learn about yourself through these service experiences?

Sponsor/Parent Signature__________________________________________________________

Confirmand’s Letter to Their Sponsor and to Bishop Joseph Binzer. Please give one copy to Your Sponsor and return one copy by January 27, 2019.

The purpose of this letter is to let your Sponsor know if you are ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. One of your Sponsor’s roles is to present you to the Bishop to be Confirmed. The Bishop is responsible for administering the Sacrament, but the Bishop cannot meet with everyone to make sure they are ready for this Sacrament This is why the letter is addressed to your Sponsor, who will recommend you to the Bishop as someone ready to receive Confirmation.

In prepping for Confirmation and in being Confirmed, we are asking the Confirmand to profess their Faith, to be in a state of Grace, to willingly receive the Sacrament, and be prepared to assume the role of a disciple and a witness to Christ, within the Parish Community, and their community at large. They should be able to express “What is the Sacrament of Confirmation and why is it important? Why do I want to be Confirmed?” and “How I plan to live out the Sacrament.”

Here is a format for your Letter to the Sponsor.

Dear Sponsor,

What is the Sacrament of Confirmation? It is ________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

This Sacrament is important because______________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

(I do or I do not) want to be Confirmed because _________________ ____________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

If you do want to be Confirmed, how do you plan on living out this Sacrament?______________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Sincerely,

Confirmation Sponsor Form 2018-2019Please Return to IHM by September 30, 2018

Confirmand Name: ______________________________ Sponsor Name: ______________________________ Thank you for serving as a Sponsor! We hope this is a valuable and rewarding experience for you and for the Confirmand. To help you, please plan on attending the Sponsor Retreat on Sunday, October 7 th from 7-8:45pm in the Church at IHM. In addition, if you are able to serve as Small Group Leader or Chaperone, that would help tremendously!

□ I would like to serve as a Small Group Leader Sunday evenings 7-9pm for 6 sessions, kickoff and retreat.

□ I would like to chaperone on the kickoff Sunday, October 28, 2018 and/or on the retreat Sunday, April 7, 2019.

I recognize that as a Sponsor for this Sacrament of Confirmation, I am committed to keeping God’s commandments, as Jesus has taught us. I also understand, that I will be a guide for the coming year, as the Candidate prepares to become fully initiated into the Catholic Church. I worship God through prayer, and faithfully attend Sunday Mass, and strive to translate my faith into good examples and good works. I am a Baptized and Confirmed Catholic. I am knowledgeable of, and support the teachings of the Catholic Church.

I am a Registered Member of ______________________________________________________ Parish*,

located in _______________________________________________________________________.

I swear that all the statements above are true. I also promise to assist this Candidate before and after the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Signature of Sponsor: ________________________________________________________________________

Sponsor Contact Email Address: __________________________________________________________

*If your parish is other than Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, please have your pastor fill outthe Statement of Parish Priest below:

This is to certify that, ____________________________________, to the best of my knowledge is:

A Registered Member of this Parish;

A regular participant at Sunday Mass;

A Catholic in good standing, according to the laws of the Church.

Date: __________________Pastor’s Signature: ______________________

Church: _____________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________

Church Seal: