Confirmation

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The Sacrament of Confirmation is that sacrament by which, through the laying on of hands, the anointing with chrism, and through prayer, the baptized are strengthened by the Holy Spirit in order to profess and defend the faith and live up to it faithfully.  Confirmation completes the graces of baptism, and is indeed one of the three Sacraments of Initiation along with Baptism and the Holy Eucharist​
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We extend a warm welcome to our Confirmation candidates, their sponsors and parents!  This is a two-year faith formation process for all students, but the preparation process can vary depending on individual circumstances.  The best way for parents to prepare their child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation is to model active participation in the Sacraments, especially weekly Mass attendance.  

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Registration Fees

(Pre-Confirmation, Confirmation I or Confirmation II)​
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​Parishioner (Registered in the parish for 6 months or more)               
$40.00 - One child
$70.00 - Multiple children

Non-Parishioner 
$75.00 - One child
$100.00 - Multiple children

Class Meeting Times

Pre-Confirmation - (6th Grade)- TBA
Confirmation I - (7th Grade)- TBA
Confirmation II - (8th-9th Grade)- TBA,  Confirmation II Retreat- TBA

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Program Overview

​Curriculum for Pre Confirmation - If your child has not attended Religious Education classes consistently after 1st Holy Communion, you should sign them up for this class.

• -Mass- understanding the parts of the mass - the basis of our Faith
• -Understanding the Sacraments including discerning our own vocation
• -Moral and Catholic Social teaching formation (Theology of the Body)

Curriculum for Confirmation I. ​ 
The focus of the first year of sacramental preparation is:

• -Developing a closer relationship with Jesus through personal prayer
• -Understanding the Mass - the highest form of prayer and basis of our Faith

Curriculum for Confirmation II
​ The focus of the second year of sacramental preparation is:

• - Exploring the richness of the Sacrament of Confirmation and
• - Developing a personal understanding of why the candidate is choosing this important step in their faith journey. 
• ​-Students will explore Jesus’ plan for them and discover how to become the “best version of themselves” using Matthew Kelly’s Decision Point curriculum.  Students and parents are encouraged to download the free Decision Point program onto their smart phone or tablet.  Videos can be viewed at website: DynamicCatholic.com and open the Decision Point curriculum. Students will receive a student handbook. They will also benefit from multi-media materials that support a thought provoking and stimulating learning environment.  ​At-Home Reflections.  Prior to our in-class sessions, students will be asked to view brief video clips on their phone or computer at home, and to individually reflect on the session questions as provided by their catechist.  The home assignments are aimed at helping our youth experience the joy and practice of personal prayer and spiritual reflection.  This approach is aimed at enriching their time spent in class sessions so that more time can be devoted to interactive discussions rather than viewing video clips.  Parents and sponsors are encouraged to view the home reflection videos and use the questions as a valuable tool for not only supporting their child but enriching their own personal faith and family faith life.
• Attendance.  Candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to attend all of the sessions and events that are listed on the program schedule.  Out of respect and courtesy, please inform the catechist if a student is unable to attend.  If a candidate misses a class session, the catechist will assign make-up work.

Confirmation Sponsor Selection and Sponsor Sessions.   Confirmation II students will   choose a sponsor that will journey with them throughout the year, be a witness at the Rite of Confirmation Mass, and support them in their life-long faith journey.  Guidelines for choosing a sponsor are provided along with the form that must be completed by each candidate. 
Confirmation Retreat.  Each candidate for the Sacrament of Confirmation is required to participate in a Confirmation Retreat.  A retreat is scheduled for our second year candidates and they will be asked to sign up for the retreat in advance.  If a candidate is unable to attend this parish retreat, they may attend a Confirmation retreat at their own expense at another parish and must inform the Confirmation Coordinator.
Confirmation Name Selection. Each candidate chooses a Confirmation name.  Candidates will receive guidelines for the name selection.
Confirmation Candidate Information. Each Confirmation II candidate must submit this form by the indicated due date.

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