“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit" Acts 2:4

Confirmation unites us more firmly to Christ.
It strengthens our relationship with the Church,
​and gives us a special strength from the Holy Spirit
​to defend the faith and confess the name of Christ.

Through our Parish Religious Education (PRE) classes at Saint Ann Church and our Saint Ann School (SAS) catechists, our young people are lead along an engaging and innovative journey of Confirmation Preparation.

 Please note, Confirmation Preparation is a two year process.
Parents and students are expected to be familiar with and to fulfill all expectations of both years:
Confirmation 1 (PRE) or 7th Grade Religion (SAS)
and
Confirmation 2 (PRE) or 8th Grade Religion (SAS)

Parents and Catechists are asked to read over this page on Confirmation each semester with their students to help ensure that our young people, who are preparing to become adults in the Church, begin to take ownership and responsibility for completing and submitting required service and forms as listed here.

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confirmation 1 and 2 Expectations

The goals of formation for Confirmation are:

• Discipleship in Jesus Christ
  
• Participation in the life and mission of the Catholic Church
  
• Personal, spiritual growth of each young person
  

This formation is a result of collaboration between the parents, catechists (teachers), and the pastor (parish office staff).

It is ultimately the pastor’s responsibility to ensure that the candidate for Confirmation is properly prepared. As such, we have set out these Expectations/Responsibilities for each of the members of the formation team to demonstrate the preparedness of each candidate.

Student Responsibilities

1.  Attend  and participate in classroom discussions, small group discussions and individual reflections as assigned by the catechist
2. Complete service encounters and submit as outlined in Service Requirements document
3. Select a sponsor, with guidance from parents and catechists, that meets the requirements set forth; and ensure the appropriate paperwork is complete and submitted
4. Write a letter to the Bishop expressing your understanding of and desire to receive the sacrament of Confirmation
5. Attend Confirmation retreat
6. Attend all Rites as outlined in Important Dates

Parent Responsibilities

1. Attend Diocesan-required parent class
2. Ensure attendance at mass each weekend
3. Ensure attendance in all classes, retreats, Rites, etc.
4. Payment of sacrament preparation fee to offset additional costs with preparation for and celebration of the sacrament
5. Submit Proof of Baptism if not on file
6. When needed, obtain permission for sacrament to be provided at St. Ann. This applies to families that are parishioners at a parish other than St. Ann.  It is required that the pastor from your parish gives his permission for candidates to be Confirmed at St. Ann.

Parish Office/Responsibilities

1. Tracking record of all student requirements
2. Provide feedback to parents and catechists about each student’s preparation status
3. Providing ideas/opportunities for service encounters
4. Serve as a resource for parents, students and catechists as needed

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CONFIRMATION PREP Overview

 Curriculum: ​

1. CHOSEN: Your Journey to Confirmation by Ascension Press
2. CONNECTED: Catholic Social Teaching for This Generation by Ascension Press. 
3. Decision Point by Dynamic Catholic is added for the 7th grade year (SAS only)

Retreat: NET Ministries travels to our campus to lead and direct our retreat

After Confirmation:

1. Teach, train and engage the newly Confirmed in a ministry of their choosing
2. Invited to attend Youth Ministry Meetings
   

Helpful Links

important dates for 2022-2024 students

Important Dates for 2023-2025 Students

Expectations for Students

Additional Service Details

Service Encounter Reflection Form

Sponsor info & Guidelines

Sponsor Eligibility Form
(Completed form due April of Confirmation 1)

pay sacrament prep fee online
(Yearly)

CLOTHING GUIDELINES

Confirmation Covenant

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All Baptismal and First Eucharist Certificates are due at the beginning of the academic year.

Any student who was baptized at Saint Ann or received First Eucharist at Saint Ann, please complete the form below, so we may look up the information.

Those Baptized and/or receiving First Eucharist at another parish need to have their certificates mailed from that church to the Saint Ann Parish Office addressed to Kathy Schober.

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The main goal of this preparation is to help each child grow in holiness.  Hopefully, sharing these expectations far in advance will help us keep our main goal as our main focus as we proceed.