Confirmation is one milestone in the spiritual life of a Catholic. It is not a graduation or moving away from the faith, instead it is a deepening of life with Christ. We are excited to have your child join us for a Confirmation program that includes dynamic speakers. They will participate in activities designed to engage their heart and mind. The program not only teaches about the sacrament, it also examines key topics of our faith.

Using the Chosen curriculum from Ascension Press, candidates will learn about:

• God as the source of happiness.
• The Person and mission of Jesus Christ.
• Who the Holy Spirit is and what He does for us.
• Why Mass is the key to life now and eternal life.
• What it means to be a confirmed Catholic.

Other highlights of our program:

• An evening of Adoration and Confession
• A sponsor night
• A day retreat

Mass attendance is key in the life of every Catholic. It is crucial for you to attend Mass with your child. This is not a drop-off event! Students use a QR Code at the end of Mass. This helps us gauge their readiness to receive the sacrament. Equally important is attendance at each class session. Lessons include speakers and activities. There is no substitute for these components. Excessive absences of Mass and class may delay reception of the sacrament.

We will need the following forms:

• Student Information Form
• Confirmation Sponsor Form
• Confirmation Saint Name Form
• Christian Service Form

Other ways you can help:

• Pray with and for your child. Ask for their saint’s intercession.
• Ask them what saint names they are considering and help them choose a heavenly intercessor.
• Discuss class topics with your child. Information and videos will go home via email.
• Help them choose a qualified sponsor. If you do not know someone who qualifies, please let us know!
• Communicate with the office when illness or conflicts arise.

By supporting your child, you are cooperating with God in His work of salvation. We are privileged to collaborate with you in this important responsibility. We look forward to spending the next year with your student exploring this big, beautiful faith of ours!

"Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the holy Spirit, for it had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them and they received the holy Spirit." Acts 8:14-17

Chris Stefanick, co-author of Chosen, on Confirmation: https://youtu.be/OrCUkEmCfi8