Contact:  Debbie Olla, Director of Youth Ministry 262-781-3480
Confirmation Date:  Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm with Bishop Hying
Confirmation Vigil: Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 6:15 pm.
Confirmation Schedule

2011 Confirmation Photos

2011 Confirmation Retreat

Confirmation Program: Grades 11th - 12th

Confirmation is a community's sacramental celebration of an individual's mature and personal affirmation of the gift of faith, which seals the work of the Spirit begun in baptism.

Immediate Preparation for Candidacy for Confirmation

The immediate preparation prior to candidacy for Confirmation is viewed in terms of formation.  You must have successfully participated in the parish 10th grade Lifelong Faith Formation program, or for catholic high school teens, completion of your religion/theology classes.  If you have NOT participated in one of these areas and would like to seek Confirmation you need to contact the Director of Youth Ministry. Candidates for Confirmation and a parent are required to attend an orientation to the Confirmation program in May.  At this orientation all requirements for the program are laid out in detail and candidates will receive a Handbook.

Service at the Open Door Cafe

Final Formal Preparation Requirements

A specific program is conducted in the parish for all those wishing to be candidates for Confirmation.  This program is conducted annually and a candidate must comply with the following in order to be a candidate for Confirmation:

• Each candidate must have been previously baptized and have received the sacrament of 1st Eucharist in the Catholic Church.

• Each candidate must be at least 16 years of age by the time of celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation.

• An individual willingness of each candidate to participate in the program.

• Each candidate must participate in ALL of the sessions.  If a session is missed due to an unforeseeable circumstance, the session must be made-up.  The candidate must schedule the make-up by contacting the Director of Youth Ministry no later than one week preceding the missed session.  Candidates will not be allowed to have more than two make-up sessions.  Any candidate who exceeds the limit of two make-up sessions will be asked to delay the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation until a later date.

• Each candidate will be expected to accomplish SERVICE in FOUR areas:

  • Liturgical (within the parish)

  • Community (at least 2 opportunities totaling 6-8 documented hours)

  • Group Service (with your home session group)

  • Parish (to be completed within and/or sponsored by the parish, not including your liturgical service)

• Each candidate will undergo two interviews on an one-to-one basis.  One for choosing a Liturgical service and one to ensure their readiness for the reception of the sacrament.

• Archdiocesan guidelines for Confirmation require that the candidates participate in a retreat.  This retreat is seen as a integral part of the candidate's preparation.  It is expected that all candidates for Confirmation will attend the St. Dominic Confirmation Retreat.

• Each candidate will be expected to fill out the Faith Inventory.  This is a very important information gathering tool for the program.

• Each candidate will write a letter to the Archbishop/Pastor, dependent on who is confirming, stating his or her intention to be confirmed.

• Each candidate is expected to fully and willingly participate in the sacramental life of the parish.

• The family of the candidate must be registered members of St. Dominic Parish.

Any exceptions to the Confirmation policies listed above must be approved by the Director of Youth Ministry.

Home Sessions

Home sessions meet on Sunday's in the group leader's or group member's home.  There are a total of seven home sessions that take place at least once per month.  Groups are comprised of 7-9 teens.  These groups are lead by a volunteer from the parish under the guidance of the Director of Youth Ministry.

Large Group Sessions

Large group sessions meet on Sunday afternoon or evening.  There are approximately four large group sessions. Two of the large group sessions involve the Sponsor to the candidate for Confirmation.  In addition to the above, candidates are required to participate in:

• Four areas of service

• A Confirmation retreat

• A Vigil Day of Prayer

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