Confirmation


Preparation for Confirmation should begin when an individual feels that she or he is ready to learn what it means to live as a fully initiated member of the Church community, generally in grade 10 or later. If that sounds like you or if you're already enrolled, then here's what else you need to know:

Preparation requires attendance at monthly Confirmation sessions with a parent or sponsor (No more than 1 absence permitted except in extreme emergencies), participation in Y.E.L.L. student sessions as scheduled or Catholic school, a weekend retreat, and various other commitments as outlined in the Confirmation Student Packet (such as Christian Service and attendance at Mass). This is a big commitment of both time and energy, but if you truly enter into the experience, it will pay off through a stronger, more owned faith and a meaningful celebration of Confirmation - the final initiation Sacrament.

Confirmation Preparation schedule for 2011-2012:

  • Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011  Student/Parent Orientation 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011  Rite of Welcoming at 6:00pm mass and Student/Parent/Sponsor session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, Mar. 4, 2012  Student/Sponsor Session  7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, March 18, 2012  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, April 15, 2012  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, April 29, 2012  Student Session 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday, May 6, 2012  Rite of Sending at 6:00pm mass and Final Student/Parent/Sponsor Session & rehearsal
  • CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: DATE TBD   
  • RETREAT OPTIONS:   December 2-4 OR February 3-5
 
For additional information, contact Scott Brazil at 952.698.1724.

(Students must be in grade 10 or above to consider preparing for Confirmation. If you are an adult (post-highschool) interested in being confirmed, please see the RCIA page.)