Saint Theresa Catholic Church

Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas

Confirmation

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.

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. If you have not done this yet….you can register HERE.

Step #1: Enroll in your 2nd year of Sunday FF HERE

Enroll only in BOTH if you have completed 1 FULL year of Catholic Education with 80% attendance or better.

Step #2: Enroll in the Confirmation Classes HERE

Step#3: Remind parent about Mandatory Parent Meeting

Sunday August 21st 7:00pm in the Community Center.

Step #4: Sign up for a entry interview for Confirmation

(will be sent out after parent meeting) set for the week of Oct 17th-21st. (10min get to know you interview)

Confirmation Program Overview

Confirmation Day: To be Decided…..

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 25th
    • 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 26th.
    • 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 January 13th-15th 2023
    • Attend one retreat of their choosing….
      • June 24th-26th Steubenville Conference
      • July 29th-31st AYC Conference
      • Nov 18th-20th Fall Retreat (during Thanksgiving break)
      • Mar 18th-20th 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.
      • Apr 30th-May 1st- Church Bazzar
      • July 18th-22nd Catholic Kids Camp (15+hrs)
      • Oct 8th- Fall Festival (St. Theresa’s School Fair) (2-8hrs)
      • Jan TBD- Clergy Appreciation Dinner (5hrs)
  • 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 (Tentatively 9:30am Saturday May 7th)
    • 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.
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