Confirmation
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Confirmation 2023: Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at 3pm
Mass will be held at St. Albert the Great Catholic Parish. Rehearsal date/time TBD.Welcome to the official Sacred Hearts Confirmation Prep Page!
There are changes coming to our Confirmation preparation process in 2022-2023. Read on for more details below, and scroll to the bottom of this page to register for Confirmation Preparation during the 2022-2023 school year.
What's New? (Updated July 2022)
- Several of our previous Confirmation requirements have changed - please see the list below for more details.
- Spring of 9th grade has been the normative year for students to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, but students are welcome to begin preparations whenever they discern that they are prepared and willing.
- Participation in monthly Confirmation Preparation Sessions, adult participation, and a Confirmation Candidate Interview are required for your child to receive Confirmation.
- Monthly Confirmation Prep Sessions will be held in the Fall (Sep-Nov, along with a parent in attendance) and in the Spring (Feb-Apr, along with the sponsor in attendance) of the year leading up to the sacrament of Confirmation.
- There will be a preparation fee of $40 for each Confirmation candidate.
- Other requirements include a Confirmation Sponsor Form, Confirmation Saint Name, and a Letter of Intent to be sent to the Bishop.
- Gr. 9 students are no longer required to attend "Confirmation Classes" through Religious Education in order to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. They are, however, strongly encouraged to participate in a High School Small Faith Group as well as the additional Youth Ministry events, retreats, and service opportunities offered throughout the year.
*Wondering why these changes are going into effect? Click here to read more about the philosophy behind these changes! And please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions and concerns.
Summary of Formation Recommendations
(Year prior to beginning Confirmation Preparation -typically 8th Grade)
- Enrollment in Religious Education Classes or participation in Religious Education at a Catholic School
- Participation in Youth Ministry events (including retreats & service opportunities)
- Family participation in Parish events & ministries
- Attend 1 Confirmation Information Session (with a parent - Summer prior to beginning preparations)
Summary of Formation Requirements & Recommendations
(Year of Confirmation Preparation - typically 9th Grade)
Required- Monthly Fall Confirmation Prep Sessions (attended with a parent)
- Monthly Spring Confirmation Prep Sessions (attended with a sponsor)
- Confirmation Sponsor Form
- Candidate Interview with RE Leaders
- Confirmation Saint Name chosen
- Letter of Intent to be sent to the Bishop
Highly Recommended- Participation in HS Small Faith Group
- Participation in HS Youth Ministry service events, retreats, and large group opportunities
- Family participation in parish events & ministries
Confirmation Info Sessions:
Those desiring the sacrament of Confirmation in Spring 2023 or 2024 are asked to attend one Confirmation Info Session in the Gathering Room of the Church to learn about the new Confirmation process and requirements. We ask both the candidate and at least one parent to attend. You can choose whichever session best fits your schedule (both nights will cover the same information). Please plan to attend at ONE of the following times:- Wed. August 24th, 2022 at 6pm *OR*
- Sun. August 28th, 2022 at 6pm
2022-2023 Confirmation Prep Sessions:
These sessions are for those planning to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in Spring 2023.- Fall 2022 - Candidate and one parent are asked to attend three monthly sessions from September - November. (There will be two different date/time options each month covering the same information - plan to attend the one that best fits your schedule.)
- Sun. September 25th from 6:30-8:30pm OR Wed. September 28th from 7-9pm
- Wed. October 19th from 7-9pm OR Sun. October 23rd from 6:30-8:30pm
- Sun. November 13th from 6:30-8:30pm OR Wed. November 16th from 7-9pm
- January/February 2023 - A required one-on-one interview will be held with each Confirmation candidate in January/February 2023
- Spring 2023 - Candidate and sponsor are asked to attend three monthly sessions from February - April (There will be two different date/time options each month covering the same information - plan to attend the one that best fits your schedule.)
- Wed. February 15th from 7-9pm (ZOOM) OR Sun. February 26th from 6:30-8:30pm (IN PERSON)
- Sun. March 12th from 6:30-8:30pm (IN PERSON) OR Wed. March 15th from 7-9pm (ZOOM)
- Wed. April 12th from 7-9pm OR Sun. April 16th from 6:30-8:30pm (BOTH IN PERSON - candidate and sponsor OR parent to attend)
Required Confirmation Forms:- Click Here for the "Confirmation Sponsor" form (due January 2023)
- Click Here for the "Confirmation Saint Name" sheet (due April 2023)
- Click Here for the "Bishop Letter of Intent" sheet (due April 2023)
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