The Immediate Confirmation Preparation is a process of developing a deeper understanding of the faith before receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. We will be using Chosen, by Ascension Press. This is a Confirmation program that is robust & exciting and provides a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Faith, offering a complete system of catechesis and evangelization.

Our faith formation sessions have a layered approach in which learning builds upon previous years of experience and knowledge.

All students, including those in Catholic school, must participate in the Immediate Confirmation Preparation at St. Michael church or his/her own home parish.

For families registered with another Catholic Parish, your son/daughter will receive Confirmation with your Church:

• Please reach out to the Faith Formation Director of your parish so he/she can communicate pertinent information with you to keep you up to date. Please do this asap.

For families registered with St. Michael Parish:

• Please contact the Faith Formation Director, Loren Procaccini, faithformation@stmichaelgreenwichct.org by May 1st so she can communicate pertinent information with you to keep you up to date
• Students must participate in the Confirmation Immediate Preparation sessions (see schedule and details below) to then receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in January.
• Baptismal certificate due at enrollment

For families registered with another Catholic Parish, but wish for your son/daughter to receive Confirmation at St Michael Parish with their peers:

• Please inform the Faith Formation Director, Loren Procaccini, faithformation@stmichaelgreenwichct.org by May 1st so she can communicate pertinent information with you to keep you up to date
• A letter of permission is required from your pastor. Please submit the letter to the Faith Formation Director, Loren Procaccini by June 1st, before you enroll for Confirmation at St. Michael Church
• Baptismal certificate due at enrollment
• Students must participate in the Confirmation Immediate Preparation sessions (see schedule and details below) to then receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in January.

Students entering the Immediate Confirmation Preparation sessions at St. Michael are expected to participate in:

• Regular attendance at Sunday Mass
• Regular attendance and participation in the Immediate Confirmation Preparation sessions
• Regular attendance at CYM Beyond
• 8-10 weeks bi-weekly instruction that will focus on the details of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sessions will be held on the 2^nd & 4^th Sundays from September – January, from 10:45-11:45am, (same time as CYM) in the meeting rooms off the Parish Hall
• Research and completion of a Saint report
• In answering Jesus’ call to serve others, we encourage students to put their faith into action by being involved in service opportunities provided by St. Michael Parish and other community outreach events.
• Completion of the sponsor certificate with a write up explaining why the sponsor has been chosen. (following the guidelines for choosing a sponsor)
• Conversation with a priest
• Retreat (student, parent/sponsor)
• Witness talks (student & parent)
• Adoration
• Parish events as announced
• Reception of Confirmation in January

After Confirmation, students are encouraged to continue participating in CYM (Comprehensive Youth Ministry). Confirmation is NOT a graduation; it is a completion of the Sacraments of Initiation, which give the grace necessary to fully live our Christian life in our Catholic community and in today’s world.

The components of our CYM and Confirmation sessions are oriented towards transformation, faithful discipleship, and responsible participation in parish life.​ ​Many teens want to continue their faith after Confirmation but are unsure how. What better way to do this than coming together with their peers to enjoy one another’s company while learning about their faith.

We hope that you will work with us on our mission to empower teens to become saints one day and hope that our CYM and Immediate Confirmation Preparation sessions will be more than lessons, but a way that will lead them to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. May our study and fellowship inspire them to be disciples who know Him, love Him and serve Him all the days of our lives.

All information needed for Confirmation can be downloaded by clicking the links to the right, or by contacting the Faith Formation office at 203.869-5421, ext. 4.