IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

PARENTS:  The following guidelines have been updated to reflect changes to Confirmation Preparation and are effective immediately.  Due to the current pandemic the items marked with (***) are subject to change as the circumstances warrant.  Please be assured we are taking into account the health and wellbeing of every student entrusted to us.

In keeping with the Archdiocesan guidelines, students must complete two  years of Faith Formation before beginning the specific classes to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the 10th grade.  Confirmation Preparation will now occur when the candidate is in the 9th grade with celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation in the fall of the next school year.

I will be communicating with you and your teen via FlockNote and Instagram.  Please be sure that you and your teen sign-up for Confirmation Flocknote notifications.

If at any time you have questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact me at confirmation.cokas@gmail.com.

In Christ's Peace,
Bev Fox
Director of Confirmation

• 1st - complete a Faith Formation Registration form for your family
• 2nd - Complete necessary forms for Firestarters (Middle School youth group)
• Complete these two years with a minimum of 80% attendance
• Attend Sunday Mass regularly, participate in Holy Day celebrations, and celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once each year.

• 1st - Complete a Faith Formation Registration for your family
  • Indicate you are registering for Confirmation when choosing session/grade
• 2nd - Complete ALL forms designated Confirmation Prep.
• Specific requirements for Confirmation candidates are as follows:
  • Baptized Catholic who has received 1st Communion
  • Successful completion of 7th and 8th grade Youth Group
    • NOTE: this pre-requisite is waived for the 2021 candidates only due to the changes in guidelines
  • Attend Mass weekly and observe all Holy Day obligations
  • ****Attend 10 Confirmation formation classes****
  • ****Participate in two (2) retreats - one of which is a weekend away retreat****
  • Candidates and their parents will participate in two (2) family faith events provided by the parish.
    • Forgiven
    • Presence
  • Candidates and their parents will complete two (2) family service projects.
  • Candidates will research and choose a Patron Saint for Confirmation
  • Candidates will choose a sponsor who is a practicing Catholic and who will help them live a Catholic life.
• The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in the fall after completion of Confirmation Formation classes.  Per Archdiocesan policy, students must be in at least 10th grade to be Confirmed.  (Confirmation dates are subject to the approval and availability of the Archbishop or one of the Auxiliary Bishops)