Confirmation - High School Ministry

2025-26 Registration Available
July 15 - August 31, 2025

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

A 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. 

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Sponsor Guidelines

FAITH FORMATION'S THREE-PART MODEL

Faith Formation at Holy Name of Mary parish fosters a life-long journey of discipleship for the whole family.  Our primary mission is encounters with Christ for children, teens and their parents.  Our 2025-26 program includes the following three components:

In-person, age-specific sessions led by faith-filled volunteers.

  • Teens attend Confirmation sessions

  • Teens participate in Youth Ministry events such as:

    • Ignite Youth Ministry

    • Confirmation Student Aide

    • Eucharistic Adoration 

    • EDGE Middle School Youth Ministry Core Member

Gatherings to grow families of disciples

  • September Orientation for all families

  • Attend special events & Masses:

    • Adoration

    • Worship Nights

    • Parish led events

  • Complete Family Service Projects

Opportunities for parents/guardians to deepen their connection to Christ

  • Parents/Guardians participate in parish adult events/ministries

  • Attend one retreat in the year. (See below for dates)

Sacrament Preparation Program Fees

Registration does not include the cost of retreat. 

Retreat fees will be collected separately leading up to the weekend the teen chooses to attend.

Year 1: $180
Year 2: $200
Retreat: $200-250

CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS

  • For Teens: 

    • Attend the Confirmation Meetings

    • Attend Youth Ministry Events

    • Attend a weekend retreat

    • Choose a Confirmation Sponsor

    • Complete Confirmation Saint Project

  • For Families:

    • Attend Confirmation Family Orientation

    • Attend & Participate in special events & Masses

    • Complete Family Service Projects where families will work together to give back to the community!

  • For Adults:

    • This can consist of the teen's parents/guardians, grandparents, aunts/uncles, and many more! 

    • Attend & participate in parish adult events

    • Attend 1 of 3 Parent/Guardian retreats. 

    • Attend the Sponsor and Candidate Event

TEEN SESSIONS DAYS & TIMES

Teen sessions are typically held once or twice a month. Teens attend the session day & time they choose from the following three options during registration.

For Year 1 & 2 Confirmation Preparation

  • Sunday 3:00-4:30pm 

    • 1st Year

    • 2nd Year

  • Sunday 6:30-8:00pm 

    • 1st Year

    • 2nd Year

  • Monday 6:30-8:00pm 

    • 1st Year

    • 2nd Year

Save the Dates

Confirmation Family Orientation: 
Week of September 14

  • September 14: Sunday 3:30-4:30pm

  • September 14: Sunday 6:30-7:30pm

  • September 15: Monday 7:30-7:30pm

Confirmation Teen Sessions Begin:
Week of September 21

  • September 21: Sunday 3:00-4:30pm

  • September 21: Sunday 6:30-8:00pm 

  • September 22: Monday 6:30-8:00pm


Parent/Guardian Retreat:
Choose 1 of the following to attend. 1 adult is required to attend however it is strongly encouraged to have 2 adults attend. This is a FREE event starting at 6:30pm in the hall.

  • Dates TBD


Sponsor and Candidate Event
We strongly encourage all candidates and sponsors to attend 1 of 2 events together. This is a FREE event starting at 6:30pm in the hall.

  • Saturday, January 31st

  • Saturday, March 28th

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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).

1ST COMMUNION INFORMATION

  • For Teens: 

    • Teens will need to complete all the requirements for Confirmation

    • Teens will attend their Confirmation Classes a preparation for their 1st Communion.

    • 1st Communions will take place in the 2nd year of Confirmation Preparation, before the Confirmation Ceremony.

    • The Faith Formation Office will contact you in your 2nd year to coordinate a date for the 1st Communion

UNBAPTIZED TEEN INFORMATION

  • For Teens: 

    • Teens will need to complete all the requirements for Confirmation

    • Teens will attend their Confirmation Classes a preparation for their sacraments.

    • Teens will receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter Vigil in their 2nd Year of Classes

    • There will be additional ceremonies that they need to attend throughout the program

    • The student’s sponsor will need to attend all of the additional ceremonies and rehearsals

      • 1st Year

        • Rite of Acceptance – Sunday in Lent

      • 2nd Year

        • Rite of Election – Sunday in Lent

        • 1st Scrutiny - Sunday in Lent

        • 2nd Scrutiny - Sunday in Lent

        • 3rd Scrutiny - Sunday in Lent

        • Easter Vigil Rehearsal – TBD

        • Easter Vigil – 7pm on Holy Saturday

    • The Faith Formation Office will contact your family with the dates and times once they are available.

    • Students have the option to join the Confirmation Ceremony for a special blessing, but are not required to join.

Weekend Retreat Details

All teens in Confirmation are required to attend at least one retreat in the 2 year process. Each year, the teens tell us that their retreat was a pivotal moment in their faith journey. Our weekend retreats provide a dynamic and faith-filled experience that gives teens an opportunity to deepen their relationship with God. 

The retreat is 3 days filled with fun activities, powerful talks, testimonies, small group discussions, Reconciliation, Adoration and the celebration of the Mass. 

Please see the additional form provided upon registering for Confirmation. 

RETREAT DATES

  • November 14-16, 2025

For any questions, comments, and/or concerns, contact Talia Robles. talia@hnmparish.org (909) 599-1243 ext. 220.

Our Spring 2024 Retreat

Volunteers Needed!!!

We need you to volunteer to share your faith! What does it mean to be a catechist or helper? Catechists and helpers are disciples of Jesus who are living out the call to share the Good News with young people.  The primary qualifications are a love of the Lord and a desire to nurture the faith of children.  Materials and training are provided. 

To pray and discuss if this ministry is right for you, please call Talia Robles.


Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions:

Talia Robles

Youth & Young Adults Coordinator
(909) 599-1243 ext. 220
taliahnmparish.org

Faith Formation
Office Hours

Sunday: 10am - 2pm
Monday: 11am - 5pm
Tuesday: 11am - 5pm
Thursday: 11am - 5pm
Closed Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays