Confirmation

In Confirmation, we receive a deepening of the Holy Spirit, just as the disciples received at Pentecost, that empowers us to live as witnesses to Christ and the Church. We now invite your son or daughter to discern this sacrament and the role it will play in their lives.
St. Joseph’s is launching a new process for Confirmation preparation this fall that we believe will better serve our youth and prepare them to become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. In order to be more readily prepared for the Sacrament, this new approach will allow for greater dialog, support, mentorship, and encourage growth in the habits of Christian virtue. This is called a discipleship model because it is more like the model that Jesus used with his own disciples.

1. Eligibility: Now open to all St. Joseph’s youth in the range of 8th-11th Grade
2. Discipleship Groups: Utilizing Y-Disciple (ydisciple.com), all candidates will participate in a discipleship group twice a month. Groups will meet on Wednesday evenings with the exception of St. Joseph’s School students who will participate in a group as a part of their 8th grade school experience.

• 7-8:30 PM Social Time with SJY/Discipleship Groups-Great Room
• 8:30-9:00 PM Social Time/Adoration/Confession with SJY (Optional)

3. Youth Ministry Events: Candidates will attend one youth ministry event per month at the parish. NET Nights, MS Youth Nights, REVIVE NIGHTS–Dates forthcoming
4. Service: Hours will not be tracked as in the past; however, we expect youth to participate in service opportunities as a regular part of living the Christian life. Opportunities specifically for youth will be made available throughout the year and we encourage young people to seek opportunities as posted in the bulletin.
5. Retreats: Candidates will attend a retreat on Friday evening and Saturday morning on October 7th and 8th and an evening retreat on February 28th. 6. Life of Faith: Attending Sunday Mass and praying each day are essential components of a life of faith. Those seeking Confirmation will make a commitment to these practices.