The Quad Parishes (St. Dominic-Brookfield, St. John Vianney-Brookfield, St. Mary-Elm Grove, and St Joseph-Wauwatosa) run a collaborative Adult Confirmation Program for Catholics who have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist.

The fifteen-session formation program begins in late October and culminates with the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday at the Cathedral.

Sessions Are:

• Twice a month

• For two hours from 7:00-9:00 P.M.

• Located at the four parishes on a rotating basis

Topics Covered:

• Church Tour

• Vocations:  Marriage and Holy Orders

• Images of God

• Incarnation, Salvation and the Infancy Narratives

• The Church

• Prayer and Spiritual Life

• Introduction to Sacraments:  Anointing of the Sick and Initiation

• Understanding the Mass

• Scripture

• Jesus and the Pascal Mystery

• Sacrament of Reconciliation

• Catholic Social Teaching

• Mary, the Saints and the Liturgical Year

• Theology of Work & Service

• Preparation for Confirmation

In addition to the sessions above, adult confirmation candidates participate in social meals, a service project and reading assignments from the resource text, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Catholicism" (2006, Third Edition).

If you have questions, want to register, or would like more specific program information, email or call Rich Harter, Director of Adult and Family Ministry,  (262) 781-3480.