Confirmation Preparation

When a young person feels ready to affirm the promises their parents made for them at Baptism and to complete their initiation into full members of the Catholic Church, youth are encouraged to begin the 2-year preparation process. The first year is called “Level 1” and the second year is “Level 2.” For specific details and dates on the 2020-2021 confirmation preparation process, please click here. 

While we have made adaptation for the 2020-2021 year due to Covid-19, the following lays out the usual confirmation preparation process.

• Attend small and large group sessions
  • 11-12 per year
  • meet in the home of the small group leader
  • most groups meet on Sunday evenings
• Read the material in the candidate handbook (Chosen)
• Attend 1 retreat per year
  • Level 1 evening retreat on a Wednesday in the fall
  • Level 2 overnight retreat on a Saturday morning to Sunday morning in the fall.
• Group and individual service projects
  • Level 1 – Donut Sunday
  • Level 2- House of Charity and Lenten Fish Fry
• Meet and discuss preparations with their sponsor 2-3 times per year
• Participate in the sacraments, especially weekend Mass

In-home groups, led by volunteer catechists, are at the heart of the process. Groups meet approximately twice per month to study our faith, discuss, and share their own faith experiences. Parents, sponsors, and Guardian Angel prayer partners also play crucial roles in supporting youth in their preparation for Confirmation.