Confirmation for Youth
It is important for our youth to have the tools and resources to develop a deeper understanding of the faith tradition and how their faith impacts their lives and the lives of others.
Confirmation preparation at Divine Mercy reconnects youth with Catholic truths and doctrines in a learning environment that is informational yet challenging, encouraging them to explore a deeper, more genuine relationship with God and others.
Confirmation Readiness
Candidates must be a junior in high school or at least 16 years of age, baptized Catholic, and have received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation prior to the beginning of the Confirmation year.
Whenever possible, two years of prior formation participation should occur in order for the candidate to prepare for and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Confirmation must be the free choice of the individual. Parents may require their children to attend preparation sessions; however, no individual will be confirmed unless it is their desire.
Confirmation Program Highlights
Session attendance - Students must maintain consistent attendance to their class sessions (rule of thumb, 3 or fewer absences = consistent attendance). If circumstances beyond the student's control require them to miss class, it is the student/family's responsibility to contact the Catechist and/or Director of Faith Formation to make other arrangements, and it is also the student's responsibility to review what was missed in class.
Weekend Retreat - A weekend retreat is planned in the Spring for all candidates to get to know each other and begin to reflect on their relationship with God and with their faith community.
Day of Reflection - A day of reflection is held in the Spring. This is an opportunity for the candidates to reflect on their faith journey and to examine their readiness to receive the Sacrament and make a commitment to live the life of faith.
Discipleship Service - Discipleship is a central component of the mission of the Church. Candidates provide service through various volunteer opportunities at church, school, and within the community. Discipleship is not just measured in hours but in the experience and assessment of the service through the eyes of faith.
Exit Interview - Each candidate will complete an Exit Interview as a culmination of their preparation for Confirmation. It will measure and evaluate their desire and readiness to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Confirmation Program Fees
See Formation Fee page!