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Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1285.
Formation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation is a vital part of the life of a Christian, for by Confirmation, Christians are set to receive a spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence and the spirit of wonder and awe in the Lord's presence. It is the third Sacrament of Initiation, so that with reception of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation, a person comes into full communion with the Body of Christ, His Church.
Preparation for Confirmation 2025 begins September 2024!
All Confirmation candidates are required to attend Confirmation Class AND continue faith formation during their preparatory year.
Early registration fees until May 12, 2024
Confirmation Prep: $80/ youth
Family Faith Formation: $50/ family + $20 each additional child, $80 max
The Rock and / or The Well: $50/ family
Regular registration fees for Faith Formation 2024-25
Confirmation Prep: $100/ youth
Family Faith Formation: $75/ family + $25 each additional child, $100 max
The Rock and / or The Well: $75/ family
FAQ
1. Who’s Eligible? – Youth 6th grade and older who have completed one year of faith formation (2023-24) and registered for faith formation (FFF, The Rock or The Well 2024-25).
2. Registered for The Well 2023-24 but your youth didn’t attend regularly?
- Regular attendance in faith formation the year prior to Confirmation is required. Confirmation is not a box to check, but rather, completes one’s initiation into the Catholic church to begin the work of missionary discipleship. Register for and attend 2024-25 faith formation to be eligible for Confirmation prep 2025-26.
3. Not part of FFF or The Well in 2023-24?
- Register for (and attend!) faith formation 2024-25 to be eligible for Confirmation prep next year!
o 6th Grade: Family Faith Formation
o 7th-8th Grade: The Rock (Sunday Nights)
o 9th-12th Grade: The Well (Wednesday Nights)
4. Recently moved from another parish to Holy Spirit?
- If your youth attended faith formation / religious ed 2023-24, have their former director send a letter to Kristen: Your youth may be eligible for Confirmation Prep 2024-25.
- If your youth did not attend any faith formation at your previous parish, see answer to question #3.
5. Go to a Catholic School?
- If your youth attended 2023-24, have their theology teacher or principle send a letter to Kristen: Your youth may be eligible for Confirmation Prep 2024-25.
- If your youth did not attend 2023-24 but is only now registered for 2024-25, they will be eligible for Confirmation Prep the following year 2025-2026.
6. Need First Eucharist AND Confirmation?
- Same requirements apply for Confirmation Prep. Additional formation will occur during Confirmation prep year. First Communion will be received at their Confirmation Mass.
7. Want to join the Catholic Church either through Baptism or a Profession of Faith (for those baptized outside the Catholic church)?
- Same requirements apply for Confirmation Prep but the process is slightly different, depending on each circumstance. Email Kristen at [email protected] for further conversation.