Confirmation

CONFIRMATION 2026

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 at the beginning of the Level 8 year to explore the preparation process.

PREP LEVEL 7 THEOLOGY OF THE BODY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL: ENVISION (Ascension)

SESSIONS--Sundays from 9:20-10:20 unless noted otherwise

Sept. 7: Parent Orientation in Classroom & Student Adoration in Chapel

Student Sessions: Sept. 21; Oct. 12 & 26; Nov. 9 & 23 (Youth Protection for Parent & Child-Parish Center);
Dec. 7 & 14 (6 pm Bethlehem Village-Parish Center); Jan. 11 & 25; Feb. 8 & 22

VIDEO ACCESS: You must create an account in order to access the videos. The email containing the invitation to set up an account is sent to registered families at the start of the program.

Additional Resources:

1) Tough Topics video summaries for Parents

2) A Guide to Sensitive Topics
3) VIDEO: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality

PREP LEVEL 8 CHOSEN (Ascension)

LOCATION: As of Sept. 21st, Level 8 meets in the rectory meeting room.

SESSIONS--Sundays from 9:20-10:20 unless noted otherwise

Sept. 7: Parent/Student Orientation in Classroom

Student Sessions: Sept. 21; Oct. 12 & 26; Nov. 9 & 23 (Youth Protection for Parent & Child-Parish Center);
Dec. 7 & 14 (6 pm Bethlehem Village-Parish Center); Jan. 11 & 25; Feb. 8 & 22; March 22

VIDEO ACCESS: You must create an account in order to access the videos. The email containing the invitation to set up an account is sent to registered families at the start of the program.

PREP STUDENTS

Prior to each student session complete the Lessons listed on the syllabus. For each Lesson do the following:

Read the opening pages in the student workbook.
Sign in to the Ascension Thinkific platform and watch the videos for the assigned Lesson, completing the "Watch It!" page in the student workbook.
Read the remainder of the Lesson.
Complete the Reflection Guide for the assigned Lessons and discuss your answers with a parent or sponsor.
NOTE: A parent or sponsor must review and sign the Reflection Guide.
Review any assigned Bishop's Questions.

REFLECTION GUIDES