Confirmation

We asked for feedback about the Confirmation preparation program from students, parents and teachers. The response was wonderful. The main recommendations were:

More flexibility needed, students and families are very busy

More discussion and information on Church teaching regarding current issues in the world

A greater connection between service hours and the message of Jesus

Youth friendly Masses and more involvement by young people at Mass

More "fun" activities

A way for parents to be involved in this very important process

Students still need the basics; especially scripture and Church beliefs

Small groups format helps to build connections to the parish

Continuation of Youth Group and the youth leadership council

Keeping youth oriented retreats

Treating the youth as the young adults they are

We took all of these recommendations seriously, looked at various models of Confirmation preparation that were working in other parishes and met together with staff and parishioners to design a program that we hope will meet these needs.

The confirmation preparation program tries to meet these recommendations. We will be looking for your feedback throughout the year. Please do not hesitate to call us or email us with your comments and suggestions. We want this to help students and families connect faith and life.

The format will be similar to signing up and taking classes at the high school. Students will need to attend a variety of activities within each component. Certain activities will be required but we have tried to give options whenever possible. Students will be given Confirmation journals and should bring these to all activities and events and be sure they are stamped and initialed by the leader or presenter. There is a place in the journal for the student’s comments and feedback that will help us plan for the future.

Quick list of the Confirmation requirements

Class attendance
9 options
Students must attend 8

Stewardship
Students must attend 2

Youth Group
Students must attend 2

Justice/ Social Action
Students must attend 4

Prayer and liturgy
Students must attend 4 including

Retreat 2 options students must attend one

Parents many options offered parents must attend four