Youth at St. John the Baptist celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation after 8th grade has been completed. Confirmation curriculum at St. John's is a two year preparation program beginning in 7th grade and conitnuing through 8th grade. In addition there are four, mandatory Confirmation preparation classes, completed with parent or spnosr, spread out through the 8th grade year.
Confirmation is in the fall of 9th grade. The date is determined by the Bishop's office, and we typically find out the date by the first week of September of the 9th grade year.
Confirmation Requirements
To be considered for Confirmation, each candidate needs to complete, in full, the following requirements: (please note these assignments and forms will be given out at the Confirmation parent meeting)
1-Two consecutive years of Religious Ed classes: The student must have completed two consecutive years in Relgious Education beginning in 7th grade through the end of 8th grade.
2—Regular attendance for weekly Religious Ed classes: Three absences are allowed in the academic year, all others will need to be made up.
3—Confirmation Prep Classes: There are four prep classes for the year. They delve deeper into topics specific to Confirmation. A parent or sponsor must attend with the student. These are all mandatory.
4—Baptismal Form: Please fill out this form and return it by December 13, 2019. If they were baptized here at St. John’s please make the DRE aware. If they were baptized elsewhere, you will need to call the parish where he/she was baptized and have them send an original copy of the certificate. Photocopies will not be accepted.
5—Saint Name Sheet: Students should research the saint they will be confirmed as. Included is the form for them to fill out and return by December 13, 2019.
6—Sponsor Certification Form: This form is to be filled out by the sponsor and taken to their parish to be certified. Due by December 13, 2019.
7—Letter of Intent: Each student will write a letter of intent to Fr. Jacek explaining why they want to be confirmed. Letters are due January 31, 2020.
8—Sponsor Interview: The candidate is to interview their sponsor and return the completed form by March 6, 2020.
9—Service Hours: We require a minimum of 10 hours of service, along with a completed reflection form. Please see the list of approved service hour opportunites. All hours need to be completed in this 8th grade RE year. Service hours are due no later than June 26, 2020. (Service hours for this year's candidates were due June 28, 2019).
Please make a copy of the forms for yourself before they are turned in. It is important for the Confirmation candidate to have all the requirements above completed and turned in on time.
For any missing or late requirements, Confirmation will be at the discretion of the pastor.
Stephanie Eldridge, DRE
stjohnreyouth@gmail.com
815-385-1477 ext. 201