Church of the Immaculate Conception

  The Roman Catholic Community of Glenville, New York

Confirmation for Teens

Confirmation Forms
will be distributed at our
Fall Candidate/Parent Information Session on 

September 28 or October 5

(please be sure you have pre-registered via email for the Session you will attend)

Covenant 

Sponsor Selection 

Candidate Information

Letter to Fr Jerry 

Mission Service Reflection

Ministry Service Reflection


Retreat Forms and Fees

Retreat Basic Information

Retreat Permission Slip
Retreat Code of Conduct


Confirmation at the Church of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated in the Spring of each year, typically by teens in their junior year of high school.  In accordance with Diocesan requirements, candidates for confirmation must:

  • be at least 15 years old
  • have completed the prior year's catechetical study
  • engage in an immediate preparation program
  • have a demonstrated commitment to living their baptismal call toward serving others
  • complete a retreat, specifically in preparation for Confirmation

Confirmation preparation at Immaculate Conception includes a variety of events including instructional sessions, community service, ritual and prayer experiences, sponsor and candidate gatherings, attendance and participation in liturgy, a retreat and more.

Each August, teens entering 11th grade, who participated in our Parish program as 10th graders receive a Welcome Letter with the details of the Confirmation Preparation Program and a complete Calendar of all Confirmation Sessions for the year.

Teens that are new to the area, have been away from formal faith formation or attend private school should contact the Youth Ministries office as soon as possible to discuss our program.

 

2020-2021 Confirmation General Information


Program Overview 


Welcome Letter


Printable Calendar


Attendance at all sessions and activities is expected
Calendar
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 Date
 Time
 Description
 Location
  September 28th
 7 - 8:00pm
Introductory evening for candidates and parents
Parish Hall 
  - or -
 
 select one date.  Pre-registration is required
 
 October 5th
  7 - 8:00pm
 
Parish Hall
 October 19th
 7 - 8:30pm
 Large Group Session
Parish Hall
 November 16th 
 7 - 8:30pm
 Large Group Session
Parish Hall
 December 14th
 7 - 8:30pm
 Large Group Session
Parish Hall
 January 9th
5pm Mass
until 7:30pm
Commitment Mass followed by Dinner for the Candidates
Church and Parish Hall
January 25th
7-8:30pm
Small Group Session
Parish Center Meeting Rooms
 February 6th
 8:00 am - 10:00pm
 Retreat
Location - TBD
 February 22nd
 7 - 8:30pm
 Small Group Session
Parish Center Meeting Rooms
 March 8th
 7-8:30pm
 Small Group Session
Parish Center Meeting Rooms
 March 22nd
 7-8:30pm
Sponsor and Candidate Evening
Parish Hall
 April 12th
 7 -8:30pm
Small Group Session
 Parish Center Meeting Rooms
 TBD
 
 Safe Environment Training
 
 TBD
 
 Lenten Penance Service
 
 TBD
 
 Confirmation Rehearsal
 
 TBD
 
 Sacrament of Confirmation
 

Community Service Expectations
for those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

Each candidate is expected to continue a demonstrated commitment to living as a disciple of Christ by completing community service through both Ministry and Mission.  Mission Service meets the needs of those in the greater community, while Ministry Service meets the needs of our own Parish.

There is no minimum number of hours required, rather, we ask candidates to make a commitment and fulfill that commitment.  Candidates then complete and submit 2 service reports - 1 based on their Mission Service opportunity and 1 based on their Ministry Service opportunity.

To deepen the bonds of community within our Parish and specifically among the Confirmation candidates, it is our tradition that ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES have a shared Mission Service experience that we organize/coordinate.


For 2020-2021, ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES will be participating in our PARISH MORNING OF SERVICE .  Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, our Morning of Service will be organized a bit differently this year.  There are a variety of opportunities to choose from.   Families are encouraged to volunteer together!  Candidates that select an off-site project must be accompanied by an adult.  Confirmation candidates are responsible to select from the offered projects and be sure to SIGN UP.  All sign-ups will be done online.  SIGN UP HERE (check back in September for link to sign up)

Ministry Service will be selected individually by each candidate, but must directly benefit our Parish Community by volunteering with an existing Parish Ministry Group.  A list of suggestions will be distributed in September at our informational session.  If you need suggestions, please reach out to our office and we will match you with a ministry group that fits with your strengths and interests.  It is our hope, that this interaction will lead to continued Ministry involvement post-Confirmation.

Candidates are asked to prayerfully reflect on their service experiences and complete one service report (which can be printed to the left) for your Mission Service and one for your Ministry Service.  It is recommended that you complete and turn in your service reports as soon as possible after completing the service opportunity,  The absolute deadline for submission of service reports is April 20th.

CONFIRMATION READINESS CONVERSATIONS for candidates preparing to receive the Sacrament in Spring of 2021 will be scheduled between March 21, 2021 and April 12, 2021.  Please check back to schedule a time. 


Please click here to select a date/time. 


Be sure to bring your completed READINESS FORM with you to your appointment.

All conversations will take place in the Parish Center, unless you are notified otherwise.  Upon entering the building, please look for a sign with instructions.