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

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.

Confirmation Program Overview

Confirmation Day: May 13th (Student and sponsor arrive 9:15am in Community Center)

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 20th-22nd 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 9:30am Saturday May 6th
- 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.