About Confirmation One
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For students who have received Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist and are sophomores (or above) in High School.
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Program OverviewTeens who have received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Eucharist and who are in 10th grade (or above) in high school begin their first year of confirmation by studying:
- The Creed—a look at the basic truths of what Catholics profess
- The Sacraments—their history, meaning, symbols and rites. The nature of liturgy and the liturgical year, etc.
Sessions typically begin in October and end in May. Teens experience stewardship by doing 5 service hours in the parish and 5 service hours in their community. They select and bond with their sponsor and ready themselves to receive the gifts of the spirit. They must participate in at least one fellowship events in addition to their weekend retreat experience. Due dates for these events will be announced. -
Other Events/RequirementsAs part of their curriculum teens are also required to attend the following events:
1. Unity Night
2. Unity Night
3. Con 1 Retreat—weekend retreat will be assigned according to the day of week student attends class.
4. Year End Mass
5. Sponsor/Candidate Day of Reflection & Rite of Continuing Conversion -
Required Parent MeetingsAll parents should be attending Mass on a weekly basis. Parents are required to attend:
1. Con 1 Parent Meeting
2. 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.