Our Diocese recommends that our youth have a two year formation program for Confirmation. Confirmation preparation for our parishes is an alternating program that involves 2 years of preparation between 9th and 12th grades. The age of reason to receive this sacrament is not to be earlier than the 10th grade.
Confirmation Program Outline:
Year one and two have identical formats with the addition of an interview with the Confirmation Coordinator in year two. The requirements consist of:
· Attend weekly mass and enjoy parish life
· Attend either the fall or spring 6 Decision Point Session
· Attend 1 Outreach Event
· Attend an approved Confirmation Retreat (Different requirements for Year 1 and 2)
· Provide the office with a copy of your baptismal certificate
· Year two~ schedule interview with Confirmation Coordinator
The program we are using is called "Decision Point", by Dynamic Catholic. Our goal and Dynamic Catholics primary goal was to create a program on the idea of "meeting people where they are and leading them to where God is calling them to be." We believe this goal has been met and we are excited to present this program to our Confirmandi. Please sign up early.
The fee for Confirmation prep is $40 per year, excluding retreats and other special events. No one will ever be turned away if unable to pay, but please call us to discuss your situation.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss any concerns, please feel free to call Bridget Goudreau, Youth Minister at 723-1630.