The Sacrament of Confirmation is a celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is given to us in a personal way as a Sacrament of Initiation. The Holy Spirit comes to us and empowers us to bear witness to Christ by what we say, what we do, and to help us make good choices as a disciple of Jesus.

Our hope is that the process of Confirmation preparation helps each young person prepare his mind and heart to receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

Confirmation Preparation

All youth in grades 6-8 desiring these sacraments must either participate in Family Discipleship (Sons of Joseph or Daughters of Mary) or be enrolled in Saint John's School. 

Confirmation preparation is for all youth in grades 6-8, although Confirmation is received only during the 8th grade year.  All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are encouraged to sign up, even if they have never participated before.  We will accomodate your individual situations.
 

Should I prepare for Confirmation?
 

You don't need to have it all "figured out" to prepare for Confirmation.   
But you do need to have an openness and desire to "figure it out" and to pursue Christ.

Confirmation is not graduation, nor simply a nice ceremony we receive at the end of middle school.  Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation that seals us with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit so that we might be willing to follow Jesus wherever he leads us. 

Confirmation is not a burden, but a gift: "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."  God will give to you, through Confirmation, the gifts that will  bring you the peace and joy that only God gives and that the world cannot give.   And ultimately, Confirmation will help you get to heaven.

"Master, where are you staying?" 
And he said to them,
"Come, and see."

Signs that you may be open to Christ and his Church, and should prepare for Confirmation:

• You desire eternal happiness in heaven with God, his angels, and his saints.
• You desire meaning and purpose in life to help you deal with setbacks, struggles, suffering, illness, and the death of loved ones.
• You love God, or are at least open to loving Him.
• You are willing to:
  • Fully participate at Saint John School or in Family Discipleship
  • Go to Catholic Mass every single Sunday and Holy Day with an open mind and heart
  • Learn about God and the Catholic Church, with the hope of giving a complete assent of faith, hope and love

All teens in grades 6-8 desiring Confirmation who are not registered at Saint John School must register here to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.



 

Confirmation Schedule for Saint John Faith Formation - Grades 6-8

Boys Click Here
Girls Click Here
 

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Confirmation Schedule for Saint John School - Grades 6-8

ALL MEETINGS START IN THE SCHOOL DINING ROOM, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

• Sep 15, Sun.
  • 9:30-10:30 - Confirmation Information Meeting (Grade 8 Only) (@ School Dining Room)
  • 10:30-11:30am - Confirmation Rite of Acceptance and Mass (Grade 8 only) (@ Church)
• Dec 15, Sun.
  • 9:30am-2:30pm - Confirmation Mini-Retreat (Grades 6-8)
• Apr 24-26
  • Apr 24, 4:00pm - Apr 26, 4:00pm - Confirmation Retreat (Grades 6-8)
• May 17, Sun.
  • 9:30am-11:30am - Information Meeting, Rite of Sending, & Mass (Grade 8 Only)
• May 18, Mon.
  • 7:00-9:00pm - Confirmation @ the Cathedral (Grade 8 Only)