Confirmation for Youth

Confirmation is . . .

              - a sacrament of initiation
              - a celebration of what God does for us
              - to be sealed and empowered by the Gifts of the Spirit
              - to be more fully immersed in the life of God’s Church

Confirmation is a major step in the development of spiritual growth in Catholics. To facilitate a deeper celebration of this sacrament our parish has set forth certain expectations and requirements for those at this point in their faith journey.

• Candidates are involved in the life of the church
• Attend Mass and celebrate the sacraments
• Candidates participate regularly in spiritual formation, i.e.
  • Holy Trinity School
  • Sunday evening Junior High Faith Formation
  • Other (Home-school, etc)
• Candidates are involved in service to the parish and wider community
• Candidates will have a sponsor

Our Formation Process includes:

• Orientation session for Parents
• Candidate/Sponsor session in November
• Blessing of candidates at Mass (in November)
• Confirmation Retreat for the candidates
• Stewardship reflection sheets on service (below)
• Three sessions for candidates and sponsors on the Rite of Confirmation
• Candidates writing a letter to the Archbishop requesting Confirmation.
• Sacrament of Reconciliation