Confirmation

Confirmation completes your Baptism, makes you a fully initiated member of the Church, and deepens in you the gifts of the Holy Spirit that link you more firmly to Christ and enable you to live like Christ, as a fully active member of the Church.

Confirmation is another step toward the Holy Spirit in the journey of faith. Following the Chosen program by Ascension Press, young people will be able to engage with content that prepares and encourages them to live their faith for years to come.

Preparation will allow high schoolers, families, and sponsors to reflect and grow in faith through classes, retreats, service opportunities, and more.

Confirmation preparation is a two-year program. Students will participate in our Life Teen program for year one (traditionally 9th grade) and can register to receive Confirmation at the beginning of year two (traditionally 10th grade). Students can receive Confirmation in the Spring of their sophomore year (10th grade).

Confirmation (adults)

Full adult membership in the Roman Catholic church is achieved with the reception of the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Most Catholics born into our faith receive Baptism as infants and Eucharist in the second grade. Confirmation is often received in the eighth grade or high school. Due to circumstances of all kinds, a significant number of adults never received Confirmation.

At St. John’s, the process for adults begins with getting in touch with Paul Gifford, email at paul.gifford@sjerc.org. Depending upon your current readiness for the sacrament, you may meet with Paul several times, read some books and prepare for the sacrament individually OR – you may find a group setting more your style.  You might then join our OCIA program, meeting on Sunday mornings at 10:30 at Wilde Lake. When you’re ready, you get confirmed!

Confirmation (grades 10-12)

Confirmation is another step toward the Holy Spirit in the journey of faith. It is a chance for a radical turn toward God or a tune-up of faith. Through service, retreats and the gospels, teens can take a moment to step back and focus on what life is really about.

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