High School Confirmation

High School Confirmation

Eligibility requirements:

•  Must be at least 16 years old and/or a sophomore in high school
•  Must be baptized
•  Must have received the sacrament of First Eucharist
•  Must have received the sacrament of Reconciliation

Due to today's busy teen schedule, we now offer two separate sessions for Confirmation, a Fall session and a Spring session (for dates please refer to Confirmation calendar).  All candidates will be confirmed during one Confirmation Mass held in April.

Requirements once registered (registration forms available in church office):

•  Teen must take a Catholic Proficiency Assessment.
•  Parent must attend the mandatory parent meeting
•  Provide copies of sacramental certificates
•  Teen must attend the mandatory retreat (Friday through Sunday)
•  Teen must attend 8 consecutive classes held on Wednesdays from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
•  Teen must complete Ministry Awareness and Spiritual Growth hours
•  Teen must complete Liturgical Ministry hours
•  Teen must attend the Sponsor/Teen Day of Reflection
•  Teen must complete interview

Each candidate will choose one sponsor.  Requirements for sponsors:

•  Must be fully initiated (baptized, First Eucharist, and Confirmation)
•  If married, must be married in the Catholic Church
•  Must be living the faith and follow all precepts (including attending Mass every Sunday and Holy Days of Obligations)
•  Must be 18 years of age or older
•  Must provided copies of Confirmation certificate and, if applicable, Marriage certificate
•  Must provide a letter from home parish stating they are active, registered member
•  Attend Sponsor/Teen Day of Reflection (whenever possible)

For more information contact Donna Hahn, High School Youth Minister at 388-9817 or at dhahn [at] saintwilliams [dot] org