St. John's Confirmation program is a comprehensive two-year process available to all middle school and high school students. Students can start as early as sixth grade, but the sacrament of Confirmation is received in seventh grade or later.
Although the preparation is now a two-year process, it is a simple and straightforward program designed to prepare young Catholics to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1309, which states:
Although the preparation is now a two-year process, it is a simple and straightforward program designed to prepare young Catholics to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1309, which states:
"Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit - his actions, his gifts, and his biddings - in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. To this end catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the preparation of confirmands."
In light of this, our program consists of two cycles:
Program Overview
Requirements
Registration
Cost
Important Dates
While the schedule for each Confirmation small group will be different, here are a few important dates to note that all students and/or parents must attend:
Note for St. John School Families:
If you were automatically enrolled in this program and wish to opt out, please fill out this opt-out form.
Who to Contact
- Cycle A: Didactic year focusing on catechesis and learning about the faith.
- Cycle B: Practical year involving community service projects in small groups.
Program Overview
Requirements
- Age: Typically for middle school and high school students starting from sixth grade. Looking for Adult Confirmation? CLICK HERE
- Prerequisites: Baptism and First Communion.
- Documentation: Completed registration form.
- Attendance: Students will be expected to attend weekly formation in preparation for their lifelong engagement in the life, work, and mission of the parish/church. The formation schedule is usually very flexible and accommodating.
Registration
- Registration is open on a rolling basis although structured formation typically begins in late September and concludes with Confirmation Mass in late March.
- You can complete the registration form HERE.
Cost
- While there is no sacrament preparation fee at this time, voluntary donations can be made to youth ministry that will directly support our Confirmation programming. CLICK HERE TO DONATE
Important Dates
While the schedule for each Confirmation small group will be different, here are a few important dates to note that all students and/or parents must attend:
- Orientation Meeting | See Video Below
- Confirmation Mass Rehearsal (Second-Year Students and their Sponsors) | Sunday, May 4th @ 1:00pm in the Main Church
- Confirmation Mass with Bishop Boyea | Monday, May 5th @ 6:30pm in the main church--Candidates and Sponsors must arrive one hour prior to Mass.
Note for St. John School Families:
If you were automatically enrolled in this program and wish to opt out, please fill out this opt-out form.
Who to Contact
Orientation Resources for 2024-25
To begin Confirmation Preparation for the 2024-25 School Year, I am asking all parents and students complete the following activities together:
- Watch the orientation video below (Less than 20min instead of an hour-long meeting at the Church)
- Take the Gifts Assessment Quiz
- Prayerfully select a ministry from the Parish Ministry List
- Fill out the Sacramental Records & Christian Service Form
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