Confirmation

CONFIRMATION 2025
Students who complete Faith Formation Levels 7 & 8 (PREP, Catholic School, Homeschool) and who are properly disposed are admitted for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Candidates for confirmation and their parents/guardians attend an orientation meeting to explore the preparation process.

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Confirmation (Levels 7 & 8) Resources

The Sacrament of Confirmation is conferred upon students in 8th grade or older. Formal preparation begins in Level 7. Candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation must complete Levels 7 and 8.

LEVEL 7   THEOLOGY OF THE BODY FOR TEENS (Ascension)
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ASSIGNMENTS

STUDENTS: Prior to each virtual session, complete the following: 

PARENT-CHILD: Complete the following activities/discussions:

 NOTE: Some options in the Parent's Guide contain private discussions between the parent and child. Parents/Students choosing these options should write a brief description of the experience without revealing private information.

 Please make sure the following are marked clearly on each assignment:
 1) Child's Name  2) Chapter Number  3) "Work It Out" or "Family Application"

Resources:   1)Talking to Kids About Tough Topics        2)A Guide to Sensitive Topics        3) Case Studies   
                     4)
VIDEO: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality

 

LEVEL 8  CHOSEN PROGRAM (Ascension Press)
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ASSIGNMENTS

STUDENTS: Prior to each online session, complete the following: 

  • Sign in to https://ascensionpress.thinkific.com/users/sign_in.
  • Follow the prompts for each Chapter. The system will indicate that the student has completed each section.
  • Read and complete the Workbook pages for the assigned Lessons.
  • Complete the Reflection Guide for the assigned Lessons.
  • A parent or sponsor must review and sign the Reflection Guide.
  • Memorize assigned Bishop's Questions (provided below)

REFLECTION GUIDES


CONFIRMATION 2025 DETAILS

CONFIRMATION RETREAT--LEVEL 8 Candidates
Saturday, February 15th 10 am to 2:30 pm (Snow Date: Feb. 22)
Nativity BVM High School
1 Lawtons Hill, Pottsville
Release Form Required

CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL--LEVEL 8 Students and Sponsors
Wednesday, April 23rd 7:00 pm in the church

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Monday, April 28th
Candidates and Sponsors arrive at 4 pm
Service at 4:30 pm

CONFIRMATION FORMS
Submit to the Parish Office by October 15th--Online Registration Form; Saint Report; Sponsor Form; Service Reflections (2)

   
PREPARATION GUIDELINES    
CONFIRMATION ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM     
Bishop_s_Questions.pdf      
CONFIRMATION NAME REPORT    
CONFIRMATION_SPONSOR_FORM.pdf     
SPONSOR_ROLE~Confirmation.pdf    
SPONSOR_AND_CANDIDATE_DISCUSSION.pdf    
CHRISTIAN_SERVICE_REFLECTION    
RETREAT 2025 RELEASE FORM