Confirmation preparation is a 2-year process of developing a deeper understanding of the faith before receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.

Our Faith Formation sessions have a layered approach in which learning builds upon previous years of experience and knowledge. Candidates ready to start preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will meet approximately twice a month at 10:45am, immediately following the 9:45am family Mass which students are asked to attend.

We will be using the Walking with Purpose Youth Program, Ignite for boys and Blaze for girls. The preparation process for candidates includes Eucharistic adoration and the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Parents are also encouraged to participate in their students’ preparation by attending retreats, adoration and monthly witness talks on selected topics that will inspire, encourage, and affirm similar struggles and experiences in their own faith journey.
 
This is an exciting program developed by some of the top ministers and leaders in the country and has had great success. The following guidelines are to support you, the parents, as primary witnesses of the faith. 

REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

• Regular attendance at Sunday Mass
• Regular attendance during the preparation sessions (no more than 5 excused absences a year and an email or phone call to the office explaining any absence)
• Research and completion of the saint report.
• Completion of 20 hours of community service and write up about the experience. (service must always be for NO compensation and should include service to the parish)
• 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.
• Adoration visits
• Retreats and monthly witness talks
  

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.