Dear Parents & Confirmation Candidates,
Confirmation is one of the 3 Sacraments of Initiation into the Church. Together with Baptism and Eucharist, Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and empowers them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church.
Program Goal- To assist young people along with their parent and sponsor to develop a relationship with God. To do so, the confirmation program strives to foster transformative faith, community, and a greater understanding of each youths’ vocation. By the end of the 2-year program, teens and families can clearly explain:
- why they have chosen to be Confirmed,
- how they plan to continue the candidate’s faith journey after Confirmation, and
- Understand the information listed on the study guide
Year 1 Minimum requirements include: (some items can be made up in the second year)
- 9th Grade student or higher
- Attend Mass regularly (virtual or in person)
- parent/child Retreat on Baptism (A Godparent can fill in)
- Retreat on Holy Eucharist
- Diocese of Venice Youth rally (optional, cancelled 2020)
- Mandatory Scheduled session dates (once a month during school year)
- 10 hours of Parish Volunteer work
- Weekly Theology Study (choose one of 5)
- High School Youth Group Social Session (min 10 sessions per year)
- High School Catholic Theology class (BVHS)
- Catechist in training
- Teen Mentor in MSYG
- Catholic Online School Confirmation program with Certificate (parent led)
Year 2 Minimum requirements include:
- Attend Mass regularly (virtual or in person)
- Confirmation Retreat with sponsor
- Mandatory Scheduled session dates (generally once a month Sept-May)
- Saint Report and Presentation (Dec 13 saint name & sponsor form due) (Feb 28 Saint report due)
- Dress Rehearsal with sponsor (Date TBD)
- Confirmation (Date TBD)
- Diocese of Venice Mission Immokalee, Ava Maria Youth Conference, Steubenville Orlando (optional for all High School parishioners)
- Weekly Theology Study (choose one of 5)
- High School Youth Group Social Session (min 10 sessions per year)
- High School Catholic Theology class (BVHS)
- Catechist in training
- Teen Mentor in MSYG
- Catholic Online School Confirmation program with Certificate (parent led)