About Confirmation One
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For students who have received Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist and are sophomores (or above) in High School.
The Sacrament Process of Formation and Preparation for Youth Confirmation is a two year journey.
This journey is intended for young disciples who have received Baptism, Reconciliation, and Eucharist and are in High School desiring celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. -
Program OverviewThis First year of formation explores various topics to prepare and offer tools for our young disciples including the why’s of our faith and being Catholic. Participation in Unity Night, Retreat, Community Building and Fellowship are required in addition to the weekly faith formation sessions.
Textbook: Quick Catholic Lessons 1 with Fr. Mike (Ascension Press, Publisher).
Confirmation Retreat: These retreats are for our Young Disciples in High School journeying towards the Sacrament of Confirmation. This is a one weekend retreat, facilitated by our CrossTrainers each year of their preparation. Throughout the faith-filled weekend, retreatants explore how they are Chosen and Sent to use their gifts strengthened at Confirmation by the Holy Spirit. They are encouraged to grow in a personal relationship with Christ and Community through opportunities including faith groups, keynote talks, praise and worship, skits, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and Mass.
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Program Requirements
- To enroll parents must provide a copy of the teen’s birth, baptism certificate, and first communion certificates.
- This is to ensure your child is enrolled in the proper classes.
- Upon celebrating your child's sacrament, the certificates must be printed and officially recorded as to how your child's name is printed on his or her Baptismal Certificate.
- Children consistently attentend a minimum number sessions throughout the catechetical year including the Confirmation Retreat.
- All students are required to attend a Circle of Grace® course conducted during regular class time.
- Parents sign and agree to a Code of Conduct.
- To enroll parents must provide a copy of the teen’s birth, baptism certificate, and first communion certificates.
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Required Parent MeetingsAll parents should be attending Mass on a weekly basis. Parents are required to attend:
1. Con 1 Parent Meeting
2. At least one Adult Faith Formation—Dates vary -you select from list provided at time of registration. -
St. Paul the Apostle......has ongoing faith formation for all grade levels for those who wish to continue their spiritual journey with Christ.
Once a teen receives the Sacrament of Eucharist they may enroll in regular grade level formation the following fall. After successful completion of their first year, Confirmation 2 begins in 11th grade or above as follows:
Confirmation 2—for those students in their Junior year (or above) in High School who will be age 16 by confirmation day. Students are interviewed for readiness prior to being confirmed. Service hours and retreat(s) required. Eligibility to enroll in Con 2 will be determined upon completion of ALL Con 1 requirements.