Confirmation Preparation

After completion of two full years of pre-Confirmation in Junior High, those youth who attend 9th grade in our local public high schools and local and upstate Catholic high schools will be given an opportunity to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

PLEASE NOTE:  This is a very comprehensive sacramental program.  It is based on the Life Teen Mass, which is the nucleus of the program.  Those living far away from the parish center will find it more difficult to complete the minimum requirements for Confirmation.  Please discuss these requirements with your teen before registering here at Holy Cross for Confirmation.  (Each parish develops its own way of meeting these requirements.)  Please be aware that this is a Holy Cross community-based program (nucleus).  If you choose to join us, you will have to expend energy.

Step 1

The youth will begin their prep with a parent/candidate workshop this fall, recommended involvement with the Life Teen Mass during this prep time, and then a parent/candidate update. 

Step 2

In December/January, they will go to the next plateau - the Confirmation retreat: a 3-day intense off-campus event with group leaders and staff. The candidates will be assigned to one weekend, with a make-up weekend available for those with conflicts.

Step 3

For seven weeks they will meet in home centers similar to the Junior High program.

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