Confirmation
Confirmation Eligibility
Eligible youth need to be active in their parish for at least a year prior to preparation, demonstrated especially by regular Mass attendance and participation in a faith formation program. It is recommended for youth to be in their sophomore year of school.
This parent letter expalins more fully, the entire process.
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Preparation Classes |
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Retreat Options |
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| Sept 27, 7pm | Youth & Parent Night | Nov 15-19 National Catholic Youth Conference | |
| Oct 15, 11:30am | Class #2 | Dec 1-3 Confirmation Retreat #1 | |
| Nov 12, 11:30am | Class #3 | Dec 15-16 Called to Greatness Retreat | |
| Dec 10, 11:30am | Class #4 with Sponsor | Feb 16-18 Confirmation Retreat #2 | |
| Jan 21, 11:30am | Class #5 | Feb 23-25 Retreat to the Beach | |
| Feb 11, 11:30am | Class #6 with Parent | March 10 Rise Up High School Youth Rally | |
| March 11, 11:30am | Class #7 | March 25-28 ORTL Camp Joshua | |
| April 15, 11:30am | Class #8 | April 6-7 Food Fast | |
| May 6, 11:30am | Class #9 | April 20-22 Confirmation Retreat #3 | |
| ** Youth MUST attend ALL confirmation classes in order to be confirmed. | |||
Candidate Deadlines |
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| October | Choose a Confirmation Sponsor | ||
| December | Turn in copy of Baptismal certificate | ||
| January | Choose Confirmation Name | ||
| February | Read Gospel of Mark | ||
| March | Letter to Archbishop Sample | ||
| April | Liturgical Service hours | ||
| Lent | Confirmation Interview | ||
