Confirmation Prep

Confirmation Preparation (Year 1 & 2)
Confirmation Preparation is a 2-year program for students (Grade 8+) to prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Preparation will be a process of study, prayer, and service to others. Candidates should understand that this process is a model for Christian living throughout their adult lives.
Current 8th Graders - Will begin at Confirmation Year 1 (2020-2021), complete Confirmation Year 2 (2021-2022), and receive the sacrament of Confirmation Spring 2022
Current 9th Graders (this year only) - Will begin at Confirmation Year 2 (2020-2021) and receive the sacrament of Confirmation Spring 2021.
Program Information & Calendars 2020-2021
- Program Info - Confirmation Year 1 & 2
- Program Info - Confirmation Year 2
- Calendar - Confirmation Year 1
- Calendar - Confirmation Year 2
Confirmation Year 1 (Grade 8+)
Enrollment in Family Catechesis - See Religious Education
- Attend monthly sessions - Mondays at 4 p.m. or 6 p.m.
- Family Registration Fee $60 and Family Catechesis $30
Enrollment in SMG School
- No registration needed, will receive instruction during school's religion class
- No fees, included in school tuition
Preparation
- Select Sponsor by November 1
Confirmation Sponsor Form - Filled out by Sponsor - Select Patron Saint by May 1
- Community Service (3 activities)
- Adoration (6 visits to our Lord - 30 minute visits)
Sponsor/Candidate Virtual Sessions (4 sessions, November - May)
Confirmation Year 2 (Grade 9+)
Enrollment in Confirmation Preparation - See Religious Education
- Attend sessions - Sunday mornings or Sunday evenings
- Sunday mornings (in-person) - 9 a.m. Mass, followed by small group session until 11:15 a.m.
- Sunday evenings (virtual) - 6:30 -7:45 p.m. virtual session
- Family Registration Fee $60 and Confirmation Fee $115
Preparation
- Day Retreat at Camp Gray on November 21 or December 5 (limited to 20 spots/retreat)
Retreat Permission Form - Due by October 21 - Select Sponsor by October 21
Confirmation Sponsor Form - Filled out by Sponsor - Select Patron Saint by November 1
- Patron Saint Report due January 31
- Community Service (3 activities)
- Adoration (6 visits to our Lord - 30 minute visits)
Sponsor/Candidate Monthly Virtual Sessions (7 sessions, October - April)
- Watch Session 1 and answer questions (Due Oct 25)
- Watch Session 2 and answer questions (Due Nov 29)
- Watch Session 3 (Video A and Video B) and answer questions (Due Dec 20)
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