Confirmation
The Sacrament of Changing the World (Acts 1:8)
Confirmation is a two year process for Anchor candidates, where we focus on knowing, loving and following the Lord, and finding our call to serve with our whole heart. Confirmation preparation nurtures a personal and communal relationship with Christ and the Church in our candidates, impressing upon our teen parishioners the call to lead & change the world.
Requirements
To enter preparation, a candidate will:
Quarterly Classes for 2020-2021
2:00-4:30pm at St. Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas
October 11, November 8, January 10, February 14
In-Person or Synchronous Virtual Class via Zoom
Additional Dates for Sophomores Only
Journey Retreat: March 3-6 (evenings of March 3, 4, & 5 and afternoon of March 6)
Rite of Confirmation is April 11 at 2:00 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas
Requirements
To enter preparation, a candidate will:
- Provide a copy of their Baptismal certificate at the beginning of 9th grade.
- Choose a sponsor. Sponsors are companions on this journey; candidates must select a sponsor who is a Confirmed at least 16 years old, Catholic non-parent in good standing with the Church in their freshmen year. Sponsors can be an older sibling, grandparent, aunt/uncle, cousin, friend, mentor. Someone you admire and look up to because of their faith.
- Attend 4 classes a year with their sponsor, or a parent/older sibling OR make up the material through home study (see below)
- Attend weekly faith formation (HS Small Groups or Life Teen) as part of their sacrament preparation. Small service projects and prayer experiences are completed with their HS Small Groups or Life Teen family.
Quarterly Classes for 2020-2021
2:00-4:30pm at St. Cecilia and St. Thomas Aquinas
October 11, November 8, January 10, February 14
In-Person or Synchronous Virtual Class via Zoom
Additional Dates for Sophomores Only
Journey Retreat: March 3-6 (evenings of March 3, 4, & 5 and afternoon of March 6)
Rite of Confirmation is April 11 at 2:00 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas
Home Study & Make-Up
The digital nature of our curriculum is fantastic and makes home study easy and comfortable. Due to copyrights, however, we cannot post public access to our curriculum (i.e. on this site.) You can make-up any classes from home by contacting the St. Cecilia Faith Formation Office. If you're interested in completing all 8 classes for sacramental preparation with your sponsor at home, contact Kayla Greiner.
A community of peers and a personal mentor are essential for discipleship: the heart of all sacraments. For this reason, all students including home study candidates are required to participate in weekly faith formation, either Life Teen (Sundays) or HS Small Group (Wednesdays). Candidates who complete home study Confirmation for the entire year are also required to attend their 10th Grade Confirmation Retreat.
A community of peers and a personal mentor are essential for discipleship: the heart of all sacraments. For this reason, all students including home study candidates are required to participate in weekly faith formation, either Life Teen (Sundays) or HS Small Group (Wednesdays). Candidates who complete home study Confirmation for the entire year are also required to attend their 10th Grade Confirmation Retreat.
Year 2 Confirmation Interviews
The purpose of the Confirmation interview is to 1) ascertain the candidates’ readiness and willingness to be Confirmed. No one with the desire for Confirmation will be turned away! 2) The interview is where the candidate signs up for ongoing formation and service to their parish. An excellent candidate for Confirmation is ready and willing to take on the Church’s mission of catechesis and mercy. This is the reason we receive the power of the Holy Spirit.
The interview will be conducted online via Zoom this year. They will be conducted between March 8 through March 31, Monday-Friday 9 AM-7:00 PM and potentially a few Saturdays . They will be 15-30 minutes just for the Candidates conducted by a Confirmation Team Member. Parents are welcome to be nearby when the interview is being taken place.
Please sign up below, if there is not an available time that works for you, please email Kayla Greiner at kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org.
The sign-up button you be activated after Wednesday, Feb. 17.
The interview will be conducted online via Zoom this year. They will be conducted between March 8 through March 31, Monday-Friday 9 AM-7:00 PM and potentially a few Saturdays . They will be 15-30 minutes just for the Candidates conducted by a Confirmation Team Member. Parents are welcome to be nearby when the interview is being taken place.
Please sign up below, if there is not an available time that works for you, please email Kayla Greiner at kgreiner@stceciliaparish.org.
The sign-up button you be activated after Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Parent Sheets & Discussion Questions
Session One and Five are the first session of the year (October), Session Two and Six are the second session of the year (November), etc., etc.
Year One Year Two
Session One Session Five
Session Two Session Six
Session Three Session Seven
Session Four Session Eight
Additional discussion questions from class can also be utilized at home or for make-up.
October Freshmen Questions (Session One)
October Sophomore Questions (Session Five)
November Freshmen Questions (Session Two)
November Sophomore Questions (Session Six)
January Freshmen Questions (Session Three)
January Sophomore Questions (Session Seven)
February Freshmen Questions (Session Four)
February Sophomore Questions (Session Eight)
Year One Year Two
Session One Session Five
Session Two Session Six
Session Three Session Seven
Session Four Session Eight
Additional discussion questions from class can also be utilized at home or for make-up.
October Freshmen Questions (Session One)
October Sophomore Questions (Session Five)
November Freshmen Questions (Session Two)
November Sophomore Questions (Session Six)
January Freshmen Questions (Session Three)
January Sophomore Questions (Session Seven)
February Freshmen Questions (Session Four)
February Sophomore Questions (Session Eight)
What is Confirmation?
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