The St. Francis Confirmation Preparation is a 2-year program. As every good religious education program would - we want to work with you in sharing our faith with the children of our parish. Think of Catechism as training: training for being a person of faith. This "training" will give your children a chance to build a relationship with Christ, and to discover ways to pray, ways to live in faith, and how to be part of the parish community. We hope that you will bring them to Mass on a weekly basis, pray with them as a family, and share with them your experiences in faith.
Confirmation I and II Friends and Family Program:
This program was initiated in 2007 in an effort to bring an experience of fatih to our students that traditional classes did not allow. The Friends and Family Program is based on four extended evening sessions lasting 3 Hours each on Thursdays from 5:30-8:30PM. You are required to bring an adult with you. Please pick someone who is over the age of 25 to share in this series of faith formation. You must attend ALL FOUR SESSIONS with absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS! If needed a make-up session will be offered.
CONFIRMATION I:
In 9th Grade students can begin Confirmation I. Classes are held on Thursday nights from 5:30-8:30PM, four times a year. The format includes a topic presentation followed by small group discussions. and sharing. Classes can also be offered on Saturdays as the size of the program warrents.
In the summer between Confirmation I and II students will complete a "30-Hour Service Project ." All projects must be approved by the director. Contact Jyl Dittbenner (
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CONFIRMATION II:
Upon completion of Confirmation I, students are ready for the next step. Usually this begins in 10th Grade. Again there will be 4 sessions, as well as a Retreat. The retreat is required. There will be a few options for the retreat - but it is up to the students to fit it into their schedule.
Confirmation Retreat Requirement:
All Confirmation students must attend a retreat. One will be scheduled during Confirmation II, but the 30-Hour Famine, Steubenville East Youth Conference, and the Shack-A-Thon are acceptable alternatives.
Confirmation Ceremony:
The Confirmation Ceremony usually takes place on a Saturday morning in April or May. Expect to attend a rehearsal on the night before. When choosing a sponsor, Candidates should keep in mind that parents are not eligible for this role. Parents are already responsible for their child's faith. Choose a sponsor who has a strong Catholic faith and a good relationship with the candidate. Confirmation Candidates must also choose a Saint name. The saint name chosen may be their middle name, a baptism name, or even a saint they admire and can look to for guidance.
For more information check out the Confirmation Wiki...
For current Confirmation schedules follow this link...
