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Confirmation

Sometimes Catholics think of Confirmation as a graduation marking the end of a time of faith formation. Not So! The truth is that Confirmation opens up new challenges to us on our journey of faith. We are challenged to become more like Christ; we are challenged to deepen our understanding of the Gospel message and to measure the issues of our world against that message.

The Church helps us. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church passes on the word of God as found in the Scripture and the Church's living tradition by confronting the issues of our time. Jesus has invited us to follow him, to walk in his footsteps, to complete his mission on earth. To do this, we must reach out to others as he did, with care, concern, healing and hope. This is a way of life for a confirmed Catholic.

The Confirmation teaching program is a two-year course of study which begins when a young person enters the 9th grade. Catholic teachings -- Commandments, Beatitudes, prayers, and the call to service -- are reviewed and stressed, so that our young people can appreciate the power and grace of an active spiritual life, and make good moral and spiritual decisions throughout their lives. Class times and locations vary -- current year schedules follow for both Level I and Level II classes. Older young people up to age 18 are also welcome to join our program.

                   Confirmation Retreats 2007 Photos

Class Schedules

 

Level 1

2007 - 2008

 

 

Level 2

2006 - 2007

September 16 - Parent Meeting EC II (Gym) Getting It Right (Chapter 1) First Class   September 9 - Parent Meeting: Open House; Orientation; all classes meet at St. Stephen at 12:15 pm
September 30 - Ministry Fair (large group and class)   September 23 - Prayer Service, EC2 Gym - to sign Rite of Enrollment Book; all classes meet at St. Stephen at 12:15 pm; class follows - Chapter 1 Light of Faith
Ocober 14 - The Key to Happiness (Chapter 2)   October 7 - Ministry Fair and Class
October 28 - A Life of Discipleship (Chapter 3)   October 21 - Rite of Enrollment; all classes meet at St. Stephen;   All students attend 11:00 am Mass; Class - Chapter 3 - Old Testament
November 11 - Sin & Forgiveness (Chapter 4) + Large Group (Advent)   November 4 - Chapter 4 - New Testament
November 25 - No class - Thanksgiving Weekend   November 19 - Mission Sunday - All classes meet in Church after 11 am Mass
December 1 -24 - Outreach Month - All classes perform community service (required)   November 26 - No Classes - Thanksgiving Weekend
December 2 - Finding True Freedom - (Chapter 5)   December 1 - 24 - Outreach Month - Classes work on the Christmas Store, Senior Dinner, Living Nativity, etc. (Required)
December 16 - Finding the Sacred (Chapter 6)   December 9 - Class - (20 service hours due) Chapter 6 - God the Son
December 23 - Christmas (no classes)   December 23 - Christmas - No classes
January 13 - Learning to Love (Chapter 7)   January 6 - Chapter 7 - God the Holy Spirit
January 20 - No classes (Martin Luther King Day)   January 18, 19, 20 - Retreat Weekend - All candidates not on retreat perform 2 hours of service on their own
February 3 - Choosing Life (Chapter 8)   January 27 - Chapter 10 - Baptism - ALL SAINTS NAMES & SPONSORS ARE DUE
February 18 - Presidents' Day - no classes   February 10 - Chapter 11 - Confirmation
February 24 - Loving for Life (Chapter 9) and/or Making Moral Decisions (Chapter 14)   February 7, 8, 9 - Winterfest - Students required to work one shift
March 9 - Called to Justice (Chapter 10) + (10 Service hours due)   February 15, 16, 17 - Retreat Weekend - All candidates not on retreat perform 2 hours of service on their own
March 23 - No Classes - Easter   March 2 - Chapter 12 - Eucharist
April 6 - Called to Truth (Chapter 11)   March 16 - Chapter 13 - Reconciliation
April 20 - Virtues - Skills for the Journey (Chapter 12)   March 23 - No Classes- Easter
May 4 - The Power of a Moral Life (Chapter 13)  (Final Class)   April 13 - Chapter 18 - Choosing Love (Deadline for final 5 service hours)
   

April 27 - Spirit Day & Confirmation Rehearsal - All Classes will meet at St. Stephen

11 am Mass; 12:15 - 3:00 pm - Spirit Day Activities

3:00 - 4:00 pm - Confirmation Rehearsal

   

May 6 - Confirmation at St. Stephen

6:00 pm - Meet in EC II (Gym) - Candidates & Sponsors

7:00 pm - Confirmation Mass