Confirmation

STAY Ministry - Confirmation

"That filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, we may always mirror Christ's presence in our relations with others, our openness to those in need and our living witness to the Gospel message of joy and peace."

- Pope Francis

Confirmation Class:
2020-2021: Alternating Sundays, Thissen Youth Room, 1:15 PM-3:45 PM

REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES OF CONFIRMATION:

Requirement	Specifics	Make-Up Opportunity
Confirmation Class	100% Attendance	Make-Up Paper on Specific Subject
Life Teen Nights	85% Attendance (4 Absences ONLY)	None
Service Projects	1 Service Projects per year in each of the following 4 Categories: 1. Liturgical Comittment Altar Server Usher Greeter Choir Art & Environment Sacristin Help 2. Parish Community Saints Day Activity (REQUIRED) Live Stations of The Cross (REQUIRED) CCE Help 3. Local Community Nursing Home Public Library Tutor Volunteer at day school Local parks & Rec. etc. 4. Social Justice Habitat for Humanity St. Vincent De Paul Local Soup Kitchen Souper Bowl of Caring etc. AND 1 Ministry Interviews before April 2020	None
Retreats	2 Required Retreats: Fall Retreat - TBD -and- Spring Retreat - TBD	Must discuss with DYM to determine make-up retreat opportunities.
Interviews	2 Total: Youth Minister Initial Interview Youth Minister Final Interview	None
Sponsors	Sponsor should try and make at least one class with candidate once a quarter. As well, sponsor worksheets will be distributed for monthly discussion with sponsors. A Sponsor/Candidate evening is planned for Spring 2020	None

Requirements for Parents	Requirements for Sponsors
1. Pray for your child everyday! 2. Turn in all forms: Life Teen Registration Baptismal Certificate Retreat Registration Payment 3. Bring your teen to all Confirmation classes ON TIME! 4. Reinforce lessons used in the text. 5. Encourage your child to attend Life Teen activities.	1. Pray for your candidate everyday. 2. Meet with your candidate at least once a month. 3. Attend the Parent/Sponsor Meeting. 4. Attend the Sponsor/Candidate Evening 5. Be present for the rehearsal the before the Liturgy. 6. Be present at the Liturgy of Confirmation.

Requirements for Parents

Requirements for Sponsors

1. Pray for your child everyday!

2. Turn in all forms:
     Life Teen
     Registration
     Baptismal Certificate
     Retreat Registration
     Payment

3. Bring your teen to all
Confirmation classes
ON TIME!

4. Reinforce lessons
used in the text.

5. Encourage your child
to attend
Life Teen activities.

1. Pray for your candidate everyday.

2. Meet with your candidate at least once a month.

3. Attend the Parent/Sponsor Meeting.

4. Attend the Sponsor/Candidate Evening

5. Be present for the rehearsal the
before the Liturgy.

6. Be present at the Liturgy of
Confirmation.