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Confirmation

The reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of Baptismal grace. For by the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are bound more perfectly to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are as true witnesses of Christ more strictly obliged, as true witnesses of Christ, to spread and defend the faith by word and deed. (CCC 1285)

Sacramental Preparation

Students and parents of children wishing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation are required to attend a weekend Confirmation Formation Session. The students are also required to attend the S & S Youth Retreat.

Students receiving the sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation are to take part in the May Crowning.

As part of their preparation for Confirmation, all students in grades 6 & 7 are required to participate in one Middle School Youth Group Service project.

view Middle School Service Hour Form

view MSYG Service Project Opportunities

Requirements for Reception of Confirmation
  • Passing grade in religion class
  • Attendance in formal religion classes for a minimum of 2 years previous to the reception of the sacrament
  • All students wishing to receive this sacrament must show their regular mass attendance at SJE through the use of their own student parish envelopes
  • Twelve hours of community service, including one MSYG service project
  • Passing grade on Confirmation Test
  • Attendance at Source & Summit Youth Retreat
  • Attendance of parent* and child at Confirmation Formation
    *Parents must attend for a 2 hour period only
  • Attendance at Parish May Crowning

    • view Mass Attendance Policy

    view Confirmation Service Hours Form

    view Source & Summit Youth Retreat Dates

    view View Formation Dates

    view May Crowning Date

Catechesis
  • Students are to be proficient in their understanding of the Concepts of Faith
  • Catechetical Guidelines for the Sacrament of Confirmation
Altar Serving/Lectoring

    All Christian life is about service to others. To establish service as a standard for our children's lives, all 7th and 8th grade students are expected to be trained and participate in either the ministries of altar serving or lectoring. This is in addition to the specific service hours required for the Sacrament of Confirmation.