Confirmation (Grades 9-12)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

PARENTS:  The following guidelines have been updated to reflect changes to Confirmation Preparation and are effective for the 2022-2023 school year.  

In keeping with the Archdiocesan guidelines, students must complete two  years of Faith Formation before beginning preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation Preparation will now occur when the candidate is in the 9th grade or above with celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation to be scheduled soon after the completion of their preparation.

If your high schooler is interested in receiving the sacrament of Confirmation, please register the student for faith formation by going HERE and then return to this page to fill out the Flocknote form below. We use Flocknote texts and emails to send out any and all important information and dates regarding Confirmaton Prep. We 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 Laura Brennan at lbrennan@cokas.org.

7th AND 8th GRADE STUDENTS - Pre-Preparation Years- Requirements:

• Register for Faith Formation (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATON)
• Attend Youth Ministry's Family Orientaton Night in the Fall (Wednesday, August 31 at 6:30pm)
• Attend youth group during 7th and 8th grade 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.

9TH - 12TH GRADE STUDENTS - Confirmation Preparation

Basic Requirements:

• Register for Faith Formation (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATON)
• Attend Youth Ministry's Family Orientaton Night in the Fall (Wednesday, August 31 at 6:30pm)

Specific Requirements:
Students seeking to recieve the sacrament of Confirmation must...

• Be baptized Catholic and have received 1st Communion
• Have successfully completed 7th and 8th grade Youth Group with at least 80% attendance on record in order to enter into the Confirmation Prep program in The Spring of 2023.
• Students who did not have active particpation in 7th and 8th grade youth group will need to register with their families for a year of Families Forming Disciples in order to receive the necessary catechesis for Confirmation Preparation.
• All Confirmation Candidates will participate in:
  • a February weekend retreat (March 3-5, 2023)
  • "Prep Sessions" one Saturday per month: March 18, April 29, and May 13 from 9:45am to 2pm. These sessions are mandatory. Please save the dates and share them with coaches, directors, tutors, or anyone else who may need to know in advanced.
• Candidates and their parents will complete one (1) family service project.
• 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 on June 24, after the completion of the Confirmation Formation sessions.  Per Archdiocesan policy, students must be in at least 10th grade at the time of Confirmation.  (Confirmation dates are subject to the approval and availability of the Archbishop or one of the Auxiliary Bishops)

Please note that some of these requirements may be modified before the Youth Minstry Family Orientation Night on Wednesday, August 31st. This orientation is mandatory for all families of interested Confirmation candidates.

Please reach out to Laura Brennan if you have any questions: lbrennan@cokas.org

Are you a High School student who has already received the sacrament of Confirmation?

Are you longing to dive deeper into your faith and help lead others to Christ?

Want to continue to build bonds with people who love Jesus and create a youth group program that is truly made for teens by teens?

Then the CYSA Program is for you!
 

We are currently updating our guidelines, but check back here in June for more information! 

PSSSST!!! Can't wat till June? Email Laura Brennan for more info: lbrennan@cokas.org