In our parish, youth are confirmed in the Spring of their 10th grade year. All high schoolers preparing for Confirmation are to participate in Youth Ministry in the TWO years prior to being Confirmed. We do this to encourage the youth in our parish to create and engage in a faith community.
Confirmation has been scheduled for next year and will be Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2pm in West Point at St. Mary's parish.
We will have an evening of preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation scheduled before Confirmation. This will be the night before on Saturday April 27, 2024. We are asking that Confirmandi attend with their sponsors and families. The evening will begin with the 5:30 Mass, then dinner followed by a prayer service that includes an opportunity for Adoration of the Holy Eucharist, the youth to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the family and sponsor to pray over their teen. This is a beautiful way to come together and prepare our hearts for the special Mass with the Bishop.
Teens are required
Attend weekly Mass
Participate in Youth Ministry Wednesday night gatherings
Attend a retreat - October 28, 2023: Youth, parents, and sponsors attend 5:30pm Mass followed by a dinner and mini-retreat
Provide service to their families, parish, and community
Select and research a patron saint, sharing information with their small group
Choose a sponsor (a Confirmed Catholic) to walk with them on their faith journey
JOIN THE CONFIRMATION PREPARATION TEAM!
Help teens and their families prepare for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you are interested in being a part of the Confirmation Preparation Team, contact Kelley Tansey at [email protected].