Confirmation Preparation for Teens

8th-12th graders who are interested in discerning the sacrament of confirmation must be active in faith formation (attend either Fusion (8th grade) or High School Youth nights).  At youth nights, candidates will have opportunities to encounter Jesus through prayer, praise and worship, community and formation.  All these experiences are vital to their journey as they seek out a life of discipleship that is strengthened through the sacrament of confirmation. While participating in the faith formation program, youth will learn more about the sacrament of confirmation and be given opportunities to come forward as they are ready to start the preparation process. After they come forward, we will collect paperwork and begin their journey.  There is not a separate registration for confirmation preparation.

Confirmation preparation is largely done outside of youth nights and with their sponsor (or mentor). Candidates and their sponsors will go through 7 Milestones consisting of topics that are important to explore as they discern receiving the sacrament of confirmation.  Each Milestone consists of 1-2 meetings and can include an activity like a service project.  This journey is self-paced.  Once the journey is complete, the candidate will be able to receive the sacrament at the next scheduled confirmation rite (spring or fall dates available). 

Parents or teens with additional questions are invited to contact Lori Miller (lmiller@stgabriel.org) or Scott Latta (slatta@stgabriel.org) for more information.