Confirmation

High School Confirmation (9th-12th Grade)

A Two Year Preparation process to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation for High School Teens.

Please see "Year 1" and "Year 2" Program descriptions below:





"Year 1" HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
(9th to 12th Grade)

The first year of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation for High School Teens. All new candidates will join the “Year 1” Confirmation Program. Graduating High School Seniors who are new to the program may inquire about a 1 year intensive preparation option.

All "Year 1" Candidates are required to attend one instructional session per month typically held on the 1st Sunday of each month from 4:00PM-6:00PM IN ADDITION TO the 6:00PM Mass (Bilingual) on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month together with all Year 1 and Year 2 Candidates and their families. (Candidates and their families are free to attend any Mass time on the other Sundays of the month.) There will be scheduled Group Service Projects throughout the year as well as a mandatory Confirmation Year 1 One-Day Retreat tentatively scheduled for Friday evening, May 12th, 2023.

• Parents and Candidates MUST attend a Mandatory Confirmation "Year 1" Orientation on Sunday, August 21st at 11:15AM-12:15PM (English and Spanish). Location will be emailed. 
• Program Fees:  Year 1-$175 and Year 2-$175;
• A minimum deposit of $40 toward the Confirmation program fees must be submitted on or before the day of "Year 1"Orientation in order to secure the candidate's registration.
• A copy of your teen's Baptism and First Communion Certificate must be submitted by email  to eleanor.depaz@dsj.org or at the St. Lawrence Parish Office.

 

"Year 2" HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
(Open to 9th to 12th Grade who have already completed "Year 1 Confirmation")

The second year of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation for High School Teens. All “Year 2” Candidates are required to attend one session per month typically on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 4:00PM-6:00 PM IN ADDITION TO 6:00PM Bilingual Mass held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from September through April together with all Year 1 and Year 2 Candidates and their families. (Candidates and their families are free to attend any Mass time on the other Sundays of the month.)

There will be scheduled Group Service Projects and a Liturgical Ministry training throughout the year as well as a mandatory Confirmation Overnight Weekend Retreat tentatively scheduled for February 24th-26th, 2023 in an off-site location.

• Year 2 Parents are required to attend a “Year 2 Parent Orientation” on Sunday, August 21st, 2022 from 1:45PM-2:45PM (English and Spanish). Meeting location will be emailed.
• Program Fees:  Year 1-$175 and Year 2-$175;
• If you have not already done so, a copy of your teen's Baptism and First Communion Certificate must be submitted by email to eleanor.depaz@dsj.org or at the St. Lawrence Parish Office.
• Sponsor forms are due as soon possible.

 

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Adult First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation (Adults 18 years old and beyond)

For baptized adults who wish to prepare for the Sacrament of First Communion AND/OR Confirmation.

Must have interview with an Adult Confirmation Coordinator or Catechetical Director. 

TO BEGIN REGISTRATION PROCESS, please complete Adult Interest Form 
For more information, email  eleanor.depaz@dsj.org