Confirmation Program Overview and Expectations
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Contact Us
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Andrew McNeilAndrew.McNeilstmarysparish.orgReligious Education Coordinator - (Grades 9 & 10)
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Stephen.Mullaneystmarysparish.orgAssociate Pastor - Extension 3
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Our Program
The Purpose program from Life Teen was selected because it provides a youth ministry-type environment for students to encounter Jesus and the Holy Spirit while preparing for Confirmation.
Its evangelizing mission is designed around three key questions:
- Why believe in God?
- Why trust Jesus?
- Why be a part of the Church?
It balances catechetical teaching, fun, relational ministry, and opportunities to encounter Jesus.
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Program Expectations
Regular Mass Attendance Expectations
The best way to prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation is to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and hear the Word of God each Sunday at Mass . Students enrolled in our Confirmation Program are required to attend the 5:30PM Mass on Sunday's that classes are scheduled. Students will actively participate in the Mass as lectors, ushers and greeters. Parents are encouraged to stay for Mass with their child.
Class Attendance Expectations
Students are required to attend ALL classes and retreats in order to progress to 10th grade and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Mass is part of our program with classes beginning with the 5:30PM Mass on Sundays followed by their faith formation class at 6:45PM - 8:00PM. Our schedule of classes is provided in June of each year so that parents can help prioritize their attendance at Mass and class.
Recurring absences may require a candidate to postpone confirmation until make-up preparations can be completed.Service Hour Expectations
Students are also required to complete 6 hours of service in Grade 9 and 6 hours of service in Grade 10. Our program offers several opportunities to fulfill this expectation, but ultimately it is the students responsibility to identify and complete their service hours. View the Service Hours page for more information and how to log hours. -
Grade 10 - Catholic School Students
Catholic School students join the program in January of each year and are required to attend ALL classes and retreats in order to progress to 10th grade and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Mass is part of our program with classes beginning with the 5:30PM Mass on Sundays followed by their faith formation class at 6:45PM - 8:00PM. Our schedule of classes is provided in June of each year so that parents can help prioritize their attendance at Mass and class.
Students are also required to complete 6 hours in Grade 10. Our program offers several opportunities to fulfill this expectation, but ultimately it is the students responsibility to identify and complete their service hours. View the Service Hours page for more information and how to log hours.