Confirmation Preparation in PREP is a process that begins in 7th grade & continues into the fall of 8th grade.
Our Confirmation Date for 2025 is TBA
Our Confirmation Date for 2026 will be determined during the Summer of 2026 and will be communicated as soon as we receive it.
In 7th grade our Catechists implement the Archdiocesan framework as well as the following program to ensure our students’ readiness for the Sacrament.
We currently use the “Confirmed in the Spirit” program by Loyola Press. Other resources will include Decision Point by Dynamic Catholic and the Chosen series from Ascension Press.
Our curriculum focuses on evangelizing young people and accompanying them as they become disciples. The curriculum addresses three big questions, "Why believe in God?", "Why trust Jesus?" and "Why be a part of the Church?"
Candidates attend sessions during the school year covering the above material, or they may attend Camp Caritas to cover this requirement via a summer camp experience. Students who attend Camp Caritas will also attend 4 sessions at St. Thomas - Dates will be provided at the beginning of the school year.
Candidates attend a Confirmation Retreat Go to Bishop Shanahan Ignite to register
The retreat dates for 2024-25 are:
October 12, 2024
December 14, 2024
February 8, 2025
March 8, 2025
Candidates select a Saint and confirmation name, and sponsor, and perform various works of mercy throughout the year.
Candidates (and/or their families) must hand in all necessary forms to the Faith Formation Office by the spring of their preparation year.
In the spring of 7th grade (including students who attended Camp Caritas in summer after 6th grade)
Candidates submit their application including their chosen name and sponsor information/eligibility
Candidates submit a Saint project
Candidates hand in logs of their Works of Mercy (5)
Candidates complete final Assessment
In the fall of 8th grade
Candidates share their Saint Research with the Parish after our Sunday Masses
Candidates meet for review and practice while awaiting their Confirmation Day