October 19, 2023 - rehearsal at 6:30PM in the church hall and ending in church

October 21, 2023 - sacrament at 11AM in the church

We receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of Confirmation, offered to parish youth in 9th grade.  

Parent Primary Gathering 11/6/22: At this gathering information will be given about how to choose a sponsor; registration; and final information about the program itself.  MEETING HANDOUT

Opportunities for service will be posted on the parish website HOME PAGE

PARENTS - WE NEED YOU! During COVID many of our previous Confirmation catechists retired, and in order to run classes of a reasonable size we need people who are willing to facilitate discussion in the classrooms!  Please contact Karen Yasik if you are interested and willing to help your child and their classmates through this preparation for the sacrament!

If you would like to receive text reminders, text the code @kyasik to the phone number 81010.  I will only send reminders of last minute service or socials, or something important like a change due to weather or COVID!

Sponsor Meeting 1/29/23:  There will be an Virtual information gathering held for all sponsors on January 29, 2023 at 1PM.  Please be sure to let your sponsor (or a parent if sponsor unavailable) know.  Info about the meeting will be emailed to all sponsors in advance.

1. Online Registration Form & Online Payment Prep Fee $130  - due 2/20/23
2. Online Sponsor Contact Information Form - due 1/15/23
3. Sponsor Eligibility Form (If your sponsor is not from SMM - print out this form, give it to your sponsor for their church to fill out & returned it to SMM.)
4. Online Confirmation Name Choice & Service Info  - due 9/1/23

1. Attend 6 classes 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26  Please understand that Confirmation classes are cumulative and discussion based; it is of utmost importance that your child attends class.  If your child fails to abide by the attendance policy, he/she may become ineligible to receive the sacrament of Confirmation with his/her class.  By providing you with these dates well in advance, it should enable you to work around your family schedule! Those attending Monday classes, they will be the day following the dates above for Sunday classes! THERE IS NO EVENING CLASS ON FEBRUARY 12TH (SUPERBOWL SUNDAY) - STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO ATTEND ONE OF THE OTHER TIMES THAT WEEKEND
2. Complete 2 services
3. Choose a Confirmation Name
4. Attend 1 Confirmation Retreat (3 dates & sign ups TBA in box below - AS PART OF THE RETREAT, PARENTS MUST WRITE A LETTER TO THEIR CHILD AND THEIR HOPES FOR THE CHILD'S FAITH GOING FORWARD.
    

Each student must attend 1 retreat.  Choose a date below & sign up. 
Only 30 slots per date; if no slots left you will be unable to sign up for that date.  
 

• The Confirmation Retreat begins at 8:15AM and ends at 1PM.

• Parent or sponsor must arrive at 12:30PM for prayer service and pick up.

• Lunch will be provided.  Teens should please be sure to bring something to write with, their own water bottle, and come prepared to participate.

• At least one parent is to write a letter (details will be provided after the close of registrations) and submit the letter to the parish office 2 weeks prior to the retreat date.