Youth at St. John the Baptist celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in 8th grade. 

It is a two year preparation program usually beginning in 7th grade to 8th grade, with an additional four separate Confirmation preparation classes spread out through the 8th year. Confirmation is in the fall of 9th grade. The date is determined by the Bishop 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:
1—Regular attendance for weekly Religious Ed classes! Three absences are allowed in the year, all others need to be made up.
2—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.
3—Baptismal Form: Please fill out this form and return it by December 15, 2017. If they were baptized here at St. John’s no further action is needed. 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.
4—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 15, 2017.
5—Sponsor Certification Form: This form is to be filled out by the sponsor and taken to their parish to be certified. Due by December 15, 2017.
6—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 26, 2018.
7—Sponsor Interview: The candidate is to interview their sponsor and return the completed form by March 2, 2018.
8—Service Hours: We require a minimum of 10 hours of service, along with a completed reflection form. It can be done with the church, at school, or in the community. All hours need to be completed in this RE year. Service hours are due no later than June 29, 2018.

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 on time. For any missing requirements, Confirmation will be at the discretion of the pastor.

Elly Nusser, DRE
stjohnreyouth@gmail.com
815-385-1477 ext. 201