Life Teen and Confirmation Preparation are both required for Confirmation. Please check the calendar.
The teen with the help of their sponsor should complete the Sponsor Information Form.
A sponsor is someone who will be with you on your lifelong journey of faith. Think of someone who has already been involved in your spiritual formation, like members of your family, your godparents, parishioners, your friends' parents, teachers, or coaches. And ask yourself:
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church to be in good standing means (the bold are the main points):
II. The Precepts of the Church
2041 The precepts of the Church are set in the context of a moral life bound to and nourished by liturgical life. the obligatory character of these positive laws decreed by the pastoral authorities is meant to guarantee to the faithful the indispensable minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth in love of God and neighbor:
2042 The first precept (“You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation.") requires the faithful to participate in the Eucharistic celebration when the Christian community gathers together on the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord.
The second precept (“You shall confess your sins at least once a year.") ensures preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation, which continues Baptism's work of conversion and forgiveness.
The third precept (“You shall humbly receive your Creator in Holy Communion at least during the Easter season.") guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord's Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy.
2043 The fourth precept (“You shall keep holy the holy days of obligation.") completes the Sunday observance by participation in the principal liturgical feasts which honor the mysteries of the Lord, the Virgin Mary, and the saints.
The fifth precept (“You shall observe the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence.") ensures the times of ascesis and penance which prepare us for the liturgical feasts; they help us acquire mastery over our instincts and freedom of heart.
The faithful also have the duty of providing for the material needs of the Church, each according to his abilities.
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How and Why We Pick a Saint for Confirmation
When you are Confirmed by the Bishop he will Confirm you by the name you choose.Each teen only needs to complete 3 service projects and 3 reflections. There is no set number of hours that need to be completed. Please submit your reflection within 7 days of your service project. The purpose of the service projects and reflections is for the Candidates to see how they are Christ to others and how they can see Christ in those they serve.
Complete 3 separate service projects — 1 per Month and 1 of each. The order does not matter.Each teen will be asked about their service component during their interview.