Confirmation
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the Sacraments of Christian Initiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. (CCC 1285)
The goal of our Confirmation program is to help the students make a personal commitment to Christ and take on the role of a young adult in the church, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
8th grade students who have completed 7th grade, in addition to attending the Family Formation sessions with their parents, will attend Confirmation classes once a month to prepare them to receive Confirmation in the fall of 2025. Candidates receive the sacrament in their freshman year of high school.
Classes will be held on Sunday evenings. The evening classes will conclude with a Mass in which the students will have an active role of participation. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend the Mass.
The students will also participate in scheduled group service projects and a retreat. To help them learn more about themselves, the sacrament of Confirmation, and the Church, they will be asked to complete some additional assignments which will be part of a booklet they will receive.
The students will also receive a copy of the Youth Catechist (YouCat) and learn how to use it to find answers to their faith questions.
Our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program provides the journey for those interested in exploring the Catholic faith, including Confirmation.
