Confirmation Preparation Program Requirements
Candidates' Requirements
Confirmation Candidate Requirement | Public School | Catholic School |
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Complete 24 “Conversation with Yourself & God” discussions | Yes | Optional |
Watch Decision Point Videos (12 Sessions) | Yes | Yes |
Complete 24 “Conversation with Your Friends” discussions | Yes | Yes |
Complete 24 “Conversation with Your Parents” discussions | Yes | Yes |
Complete Sponsor Designation and Confirmation Name Form | Yes | Yes |
Complete Works Points Program (6 points per season) | Yes | Yes |
Attend Confirmation Retreat (May) | Yes | Yes |
Attend Confirmation Rehearsal w/ Sponsor (Sept) | Yes | Yes |
Pay Confirmation Fee ($75) | Yes | Yes |
Sponsor Designation and Confirmation Name Selection
All Confirmation 1 candidates will choose a Confirmation sponsor, as well as a name by which they will be confirmed.
Works Points Program
All Confirmation candidates are required to complete a minimum of 24 points of Spiritual Works of Mercy before they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Six (6) points are required each season (Fall/Spring).
Requests for points are made by completing Spiritual Works of Mercy activities and submitting the associated deliverable via the website. For clarification of the details found in the Spiritual Works of Mercy page (link in side bar), please email confirmation.director@stmarysfranklin.org.
Parents' Requirements
Parent Requirement | Public School | Catholic School |
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Attend Meeting: Confirmation Program Introduction (Confirmation 1 & 2) (Held in September) ** | Yes | Yes |
Attend Meetings: Preparing for Conversation with Your Parents Discussions (three, 30-min online meetings each season (Fall/Spring) ** | Yes | Yes |
Attend Meeting: Confirmation - A New Beginning (Confirmation 2 only Prep for the Sacrament) (Held in July) ** | Yes | Yes |
Attend Confirmation Rehearsal (Confirmation 2 - if Sponsor Unable to Attend) (Held in September) | Yes | Yes |
** Parents only – no candidates