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Email: ststephen@st-stephen.com

 

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.

Class Schedules

 

Level 1

2008 - 2009

 

 

Level 2

2008 - 2009

September 14 - Parent Meeting in Church - Divine Revelation (Chapter 2)   September 7 - Parent Meeting: Open House; Orientation; Parents, teachers and students meet in the church at 12:15 pm after Mass
September 28 - Ministry Fair (large group and class)   September 21 - 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 12 - God the Father (Chapter 5)   October 5 - Ministry Fair and Class
October 26 - The Church (Chapter 8)   October 19 - Rite of Enrollment; all classes meet at St. Stephen;   All students attend 11:00 am Mass; Mission Sunday
November 9 - Liturgy (Chapter 9)   November 2 - Chapter 3 - Old Testament
November 23 - Baptism (Chapter 10)   November 16 - Chapter 4 - new Testament
November 30 - No Class - Thanksgiving Weekend   November 30 - No Class - Thanksgiving Weekend
December 1 -24 - Outreach Month - All classes perform community service (required)   November 26 - No Classes - Thanksgiving Weekend
December 14 - Eucharist (Chapter 12)   December 1 - 24 - Outreach Month - Classes work on the Christmas Store, Senior Dinner, Living Nativity, etc. (Required)
December 21 - Christmas - No Classes   December 5, 6, 7 - Retreat Weekend - All candidates not on retreat perform 2 service hours on their own
January 11 - Marriage - Chapter 15   December 21 - Christmas Break - No classes
January 25 - Holy Orders - Chapter 16   January 4 - Chapter 6 (20 service hours due) - God the Son
February 8 - Praying - Chapter 17   January 16, 17, 18 - Retreat Weekend - All candidates not on retreat perform 2 hours of service on their own
February 15 - Presidents' Day - no classes   Feb. 1 - Chapter 7 - God the Holy Spirit - ALL SAINTS NAMES & SPONSORS ARE DUE
March 1 - Loving God (Chapter 19)   February 5, 6,7,8 - Winterfest - Students required to work one shift
March 15 - Loving Neighbor - Chapter 20   February 15 - No Classes - Presidents' Day
March 29 - Discerning Love - (Chapter 21)   February 22 - Chapter 11 - Confirmation
April 12 - No Classes (Easter)   March 8 - Chapter 12 - Eucharist (Deadline for final 5 service hours)
April 19 - Witnessing to Love - (Chapter 22)   March 22 - Chapter 13 - Reconciliation
May 3 - Rejoicing in Love (Chapter 23)   April 5 - Choosing Love
    April 26 - 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 5 (Tuesday) - Confirmation at St. Stephen

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

7:00 pm - Confirmation Mass