Requirements to Enroll in Confirmation Classes

In order to enroll in the Sacrament of Confirmation Classes, students need to have completed 1 Full Year of High School Level Catholic Faith Formation.

Register for Sunday Faith Formation HERE

This can be……..

1 Full year of Catholic Theology class at a Catholic High School

or

1 Full year of Sunday Faith Formation 3:00-4:45pm with 80% attendance or better at St. Theresa’s.

Confirmation Program Overview

Confirmation Day: Tuesday May 13th 2025 (Tentative Date)

Student Requirements & Details for the Year

• Attend weekly Sunday Mass + Holy Days of Obligation
• Maintain an 80% attendance or higher in their second year of Sunday Faith Formation Classes.
• Faith Formation starts Sunday September 22nd
• Class’s meet every Sunday 3:00-4:45pm
• If a student is sick or unable to attend an email or note is required.
• There are not any available FF make-ups.
• Complete ALL Confirmation classes 100%
• Wednesday Confirmation Classes start October 23rd.
• Class’s meet every other Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm (for around 11 total classes)
• Attendance is 100% mandatory. If a student knows they are unable to attend they need to email in advance.
• Attend 2 Retreats in the year leading up to Confirmation Day
• Mandatory Retreat: The Confirmation Retreat November 22-24th 2024
• Attend one retreat of their choosing….
• June 21-23 Steubenville Conference
• July 26-28 AYC Conference
• Jan 10-12 Immaculata Conference
• Mar 14-16 Spring Retreat (during spring break)
• Complete 10hrs of Community Service with St. Theresa.
• (We will NOT be counting activities on your own, they must be through or approved by St. Theresa’s)
• There will be various opportunities throughout the year.
• July 15-19 Catholic Kids Camp (15+hrs)
• Miraculous Medal Making (check emails for sign ups)
• Select a Sponsor and a Confirmation Saint
• During the year students will learn about the lives of various Saints and will have the opportunity to select one as their patron.
• Students will be able to select a Catholic role model in their life to be their sponsor on Confirmation day. More details during class.
• Pass interview with Gabe/Claire before Confirmation
• This will be in March
• Pass interview with Fr. David before Confirmation
• After the youth minister interview students have interviews with the Priests
• Attend the mandatory practice for Confirmation 9:30am Saturday May (TBD)
• For student and sponsor only (around 1hr long)
• Be in the State of Grace for Confirmation
• We recommend frequent Confessions, but especially within a week of the Sacrament of Confirmation.