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)

• Watch Session 1 and answer questions (Due Nov 22)

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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