STAYM ~ Confirmation Program

Preparing students for the Sacrament of Confirmation involves a partnership among the youth, their
families, parishioners, catechists, and parish staff.

In the first year of preparation or PHASE 1, the foundations of faith formation are presented in a
classroom setting with an emphasis on Church History, Prayer, Sacraments, and an ongoing
exploration of the Sacred Scripture.

In the second year of preparation or PHASE 2, students strengthen their faith by diving deeper into
our Catholic teachings and traditions. Emphasis is placed on a more mature exploration of sacred
scripture and the sacrament of Confirmation. Throughout the year, students are encouraged to
develop an understanding of their commitment to the promises made for them at Baptism, and to
discern the meaning of Confirmation in their lives today.

Starting in 2008, we have developed a special track for older students still of high school age who
want to enter into preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The students who attend this
program are usually ones that have made a decision to wait to be confirmed or who have been
away from the church and religious education for a while. If you or your child meet this criterion,
please contact the Youth Minister, Mike Peterson, so that he may guide you through the process.

Basic Program Requirements

		A Christian (preferably Roman Catholic) Baptismal certificate
		Family must be registered in the parish
		Student must attend religious education sessions - home schooling is not an option as
		Confirmation is a sacrament of community
		Full participation in the preparation process - class, service, retreat, mass

Specific Requirements for Confirmation

		Registration in the confirmation program
		Completion of a 2 year sacramental preparation program
		Attendance at sacramental preparation classes, special sessions and Phase 1 retreat
		Parent participation
		Completion of 30 hours of community service (per year).
		Completion of a community service reflection worksheet
		Affirmation of baptismal name or selection of confirmation name
		Completion of Confirmation Name / Saint Reflection report
		Selection of sponsor:

		Sponsor must be a confirmed Catholic (preferred 21 years of age or older).
		Sponsor must be active in his/her faith and Christian life (active participation
		means that the sponsor regularly attends Mass and is involved in the mission of the church).
		Sponsor may not be the candidate’s father or mother.

Registration Packet 2009–2010
A completed registration packet includes the following forms being completed and returned. Student Information Sheet, Permission Slip, Retreat Sign-up, Parent Volunteer Form, Code of
Conduct, Fair Ability to Pay Form -- along with a copy of your baptism certificate and any applicable
fees.
Please print and complete the forms with original signatures then return to the Youth Office for
processing.
Note: Retreat and Class assignment is not complete until all forms and documents are returned.

Resources

For Candidates