Confirmation

Our "Traditional" Confirmation Formation will continue within Christ the King School and A Family of Faith (formerly called Religious Ed.), with the Rite of Confirmation in the 8th grade year on the Solemnity of Christ the King in the fall. You are welcome to choose the 7-week formation as an optional supplement to the regular 8th grade model.

If, in your judgment, your child desires and is ready for Confirmation before his/her 8th grade year or after his/her 8th grade year in high school, then and only in those unique circumstances does our 7-week supplement become a requirement and the sufficient preparation to be Confirmed. Of course, no matter when and how your youth receives Confirmation, we hope they, with you, will continue to grow in their relationship with Christ, in prayer, frequent reception of the sacraments, and in service and knowledge before and after they are confirmed.

Here are the important dates for the 7-week Confirmation Supplemental Formation and the associated daylong retreats related to both the regular 8th grade model (Fall 2021) and the 7-week formation:

Please keep in mind that any youth who has completed their respective preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation may choose to receive it here at Christ the King on the Vigil of Pentecost Mass (usually in May) or on the traditional date, the Solemnity of Christ the King (in latter November). If your child decides they are not yet ready to be Confirmed after completing either the supplemental 7-week or traditional 8th grade formation, they have up to two years from the completion of either formation to be Confirmed.

- Spring 2021 Confirmation Supplemental Sessions -
SPRING 2021 SESSION (REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2021)

Sessions:
Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM
March 24, April 7, 14, 21, & 28, May 5 & 12

Optional Daylong Retreat:
**NEW DATE** Saturday, April 17, 2021
Time: TBD

Confirmation Opportunity:
Vigil of Pentecost, Saturday, May 22, at 5:00 pm
(Confirmation Rehearsal: Saturday, May 22, at 9:30 am)
 

-  Fall 2021 Confirmation Supplemental Sessions -
FALL 2021 SESSION (REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 30, 2021)

Sessions: 
Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM
September 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, October 6 & 13

Daylong Retreat for both traditional 8th grade model and Fall supplemental formations: 
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Time: TBD

Confirmation Opportunity:
Solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday, November 21. Time: TBD
(Confirmation Rehearsal: Saturday, November 20, at 9:30 am)

We are so excited to be able to offer this additional supplement for you and your youth. As you’ll see from the attached letter, Archbishop Lucas himself was both the inspiration for and encourages this more relational opportunity. We simply invite you to come and try the supplement when you think the time is right.  

Letter from Archbishop Lucas

• Child must be Catholic and is open to receiving the Sacrament.

• Child is attending weekly Sunday Mass and knows how to participate in the celebration of the liturgy

• Child is currently enrolled in and attending Catholic school, Family Faith Formation (grades K-6) or Youth Group (grades 7-12) and has been for at least six (6) months.

It is preferred that youth in grades 7 & 8 attend Youth Group; however, based on individual circumstances, they may instead participate in Family of Faith

• The requirements for the traditional 8th grade model must be completed 

• Parent completes and submits the “Request for Confirmation Preparation” form (see button below) 

• Child must be accompanied by at least one parent or their sponsor at every 7-week session

REQUEST FOR 7- WEEK CONFIRMATION PREPARATION