The effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit, as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost.  (CCC 1302)

Register for Confirmation 2018-2019 now! / Regístrate

REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 10, 2018 / 
REGISTRACIÓN CIERRA EL 10 DE OCTUBRE DE 2018

Confirmation Schedule 2018-2019

Program Update: After discernment and hearing feedback from our families and teens, Confirmation preparation is now a three month program, consisting of an Alpha course and retreat. Alpha is required for teens seeking Confirmation. Teens then have the option to continue after Alpha with Life Teen, our high school youth group, until May, when they will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. 

Alpha is held Sundays, starting promptly 4 - 5 pm (1 hour) in the ABC Room of the Parish Center. Registration closes Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

This Confirmation program is intended for incoming freshmen to incoming seniors. Already graduated seniors are invited to attend RCIA instead.

September 30: Parent and Student Orientation, 4-5 pm, ABC Room
October 7: Life- Is this it? (ends at 5:30 pm)
October 14: Jesus- Who is He? 
October 21: SPONSOR DUE, Cross- Why did Jesus die?
October 28: Faith- How can we have faith?
November 4: Prayer- Why and how do I pray?
November 18: Bible- Why and how do I read the Bible?
November 30 - December 2: High School Retreat (mandatory, including Catholic high school students) More details here.
January 6: Healing- Does God heal today? (ends at 5:30 pm)
January 13: Telling Others- Why and how do I tell others?
January 20: SAINT DUE, Church- What about the Church?
May 5: Candidate and Sponsor Retreat/Rehearsal
May 7, 7 pm: Confirmation Mass with Bishop Peter Smith
 

Confirmation Requirements:

• Register online BEFORE OCTOBER 10, 2018.

• Submit to the parish office a recent copy of your baptismal certificate (no more than six months old). If you were baptized at St. Cecilia's, you will only need to provide Amanda the month and year you were baptized. If you were not baptized at St. Cecilia's, you will need to contact the parish where you were baptized and request that a copy of your baptismal certificate be sent to us directly ASAP at:

• Schedule and complete an interview with Amanda. The interview is simply a time for us to get to know you one-on-one and answer any questions you or your parents might have. At least one adult will need to accompany you. Don't worry- there's no quizzing or interrogating! Interviews begin Monday, August 20 and end Thursday, October 18, and usually take about 30 minutes. Sign up for an interview slot by clicking one of the links below:
  • September Interview slots
  • October Interview slots

• Attend all Alpha sessions and our high school retreat.

• Select a Confirmation sponsor and saint.

• Become active members of St. Cecilia parish life through attending Mass every Sunday, continuing to ask questions, and participating in the community. Our baptism calls us to a full, active, and conscious participation in our Church!

Text "saintcyouth" to 84576 for updates.

For our High School Youth Group, check out our Life Teen page.