-
-
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSA whole family journey for those with teens,
Grades 9-12, preparing to celebrate their Confirmation. This process also includes the Sacrament of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Communion for those teens still in need of full initiation or are missing sacraments. -
Registration and Start Dates
Faith Formation registration will be available August 14th – September 25th 2022.
All programs will begin in October 2022.
-
-
-
As the course of the pandemic changes, we continue to adapt and change with it. Last year, the Faith Formation staff prayerfully embraced a new vision for our ministry, focused on fostering a life-long journey of discipleship for the family. We shifted from primarily focusing on “content about Christ” to “encounters with Christ,” encouraging prayer, Bible time, rituals, service, and faith conversations to take place in the home with the family.
As we enter the year ahead, we are excited to re-implement in-person gatherings at the church while continuing to support the crucial role of parents in the faith growth of their children at home. Our 2021-22 program will includes the following three components:
-
-
-
-
-
Whole family gatherings + follow up
reflections/activitites- Once per month beginning in November
- Prayerful encounters with Jesus for the whole family
- Youth Ministry Special Events
- Family Service Projects
- 1 family retreat (in person, April) for families with teens celebrating their First Reconciliation and Eucharist this year.
-
-
Growing in your own faith to model for your child
- Once per month beginning in December
- Begins with December Parish Advent Retreat
- Various offerings each month, including live, virtual, and self-study
- Offerings available in English or Spanish
- Required Parent/Guardian Retreat (in-person, 2 options in January)
-
-
In-person, year specific sessions led by faith-filled volunteers2 Tracks
Year 1 Confirmation- Once a month large group gatherings
- Attend at least one Youth Ministry event every month
- Attend Year 1 Retreat (March 4-6)
- Provide monthly reflections
Year 2 Confirmation- Attend large group gatherings in November and December
- Attend bi-monthly small group meetings beginning in January
- Sundays, 2:30 - 3:45 pm
- Sundays, 6:45 - 8:00 pm
- Mondays, 7:00-8:15pm
- Attend Year 2 Retreat (November 19-20)
- Write up a Letter to the Bishop
- Choose a Confirmation Saint and complete Saint Project
- Choose Sponsor, submit Sponsor Form, and attend Sponsor/Candidate Retreat (March)
*Year 2 First Communion + RCIA teens will have additional meetings.
-
-
-
Save these Dates...
November 2021
- Family Orientation via Online Zoom: Monday, November 1 at 7pm
- Year 1 teens: In-person
- Monday, November 29th @ 6:30pm
- Year 2 teens: In-person
- Monday, November 8th @ 6:30pm
- Retreat: November 19-21 (Details TBA)
-
December 2021
- Year 1 teens
- Sunday, December 19th @ 6:30pm
- Year 2 teens
- Sunday, December 5th @ 6:30pm
- *IF prepping for First Communion Year 2: Monday, December 20 @ 6:30pm
- Year 1 teens
-
-
-
Retreat details
Our weekend retreats provide a dynamic and faith filled experience that allows teens an opportunity to grow and deepen their relationship with God. The retreat is a 3 day event filled with fun activities, powerful talks and testimonies, small groups, and the celebration of Mass and Adoration with Reconciliation offered. All teens, volunteers, and staff will be required to wear masks throughout the retreat except when eating, sleeping, and while outdoors. Everyone attending must be tested for Covid-19 within 72 hours and present the negative test result upon checking in on Friday. Anyone who may experience Covid-19 symptoms will be isolated until they are able to go home. Please see the additional form provided upon registering for Confirmation. For any questions, comments, and/or concerns, contact Jamie Alarcon: Jamie@hnmparish.org (909) 599-1243 ext. 220.
- Year 2 Retreat: November 19-21
- Year 1 Retreat: March 4-6
-
Sacrament Preparation Program Fees:
This includes the cost of registration, materials, and retreat.
Year 1 - $320 per teenager
Year 2 - $340 per teenager -
RegistrationPlease contact the Faith Formation Office to see program availability.
-
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions...
-
Jamie Alarconjamiehnmparish.orgConfirmation Coordinator
-
-
Program Requirements
We follow the Archdiocesan guideline that every child/teen participates in two years of a faith formation program prior to the celebration of sacraments.
To register, parents need to submit a Baptismal Certificate and First Holy Communion Certificate OR a Birth Certificate for unbaptized youth preparing for full initiation (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation).
Request your Child's Baptism or Communion Certificate -
Faith Formation
Office HoursSundays: 10 am – 3 pm
Mondays: 3 – 6 pm
Tuesdays: 2 – 6 pm
Wednesdays: 3 – 6 pm
Thursdays: 2 – 6 pm
Closed Fridays and Saturdays
-
