Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation normally begins in the 7th grade and is celebrated in the eighth grade at St. Francis. The preparation meeting for 8th grade students, (or High School), their parents, and sponsors (if available) is scheduled for (please choose one of these meetings to attend with your child):
Sunday, September 22 at 3 p.m.
or Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Parish Activities Center (PAC)
This parent and student meeting will review the requirements for Confirmation, provide Confirmation preparation materials, including the “Celebrating our Faith” Confirmation book, and present information on completion of the book. If your youth’s sponsor is able to attend the meeting, please invite and encourage them to come along with you and your son or daughter.
Retreats (Oct. 11-13 and Nov. 15-17)
The retreat experience is a key part of the preparation for Confirmation. We are again fortunate to be able to schedule overnight weekend retreats at Bethany House in DeWitt. Modeled after a well-rounded youth ministry program, the retreats are scheduled for the weekends of October 11-13 and Nov. 15-17 and will allow for a fuller experience of faith and relationships of trust with God and with one another. The focus of the retreats is the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Retreat forms are available on-line and from the Religious Education Office. Retreat forms are due by September 25. Please register early to ensure space in the weekend of your choosing.
Questions? Please contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 734-821-2132.
