Confirmation (High School)

Welcome to our Faith Formation Program for Grades 9 through Confirmation

We are excited to share with you the details of our faith formation program for youth in grades 9 (Confirmation 1) through grade 10/Confirmation (Confirmation 2). With careful consideration of the health and safety mandates pertaining to COVID-19, we have developed a primarily home-based, on-line curriculum that will allow our youth to receive a comprehensive faith-filled experience as they prepare for their Confirmation sacrament.

Leadership Team:

Fr. Lambert Nieme, Associate Pastor of our collaborative parishes, serves as the Director of our Faith Formation for Youth. As a former professor, Fr. Lambert brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our program. He will be joined by our dedicated catechist teachers who also bring enthusiasm and commitment to the faith formation process. Providing administrative support will be St. Martha parishioner/St. Mary secretary Linda Olsen who can be reached with questions at: [email protected].

Curriculum

We will use Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation as our program resource. This series of captivating videos, complemented by a workbook and engaging discussions led by our catechists, will show the students how the sacraments, prayer, and discipleship are so important in our Christian life. Guest lectures will be included and the opportunity for church and community service will complete the experience.

Schedule

The grade 10/Confirmation 2 students will participate in the fall semester of on-line classes (October 4 - January 3) whereas the grade 9 students (Confirmation 1) will attend their online program from January 24th - April 25th.

Class Schedule Grade 10 Confirmation 2

Class Dates for Confirmation 1 (grade 9 students): January 24, 2021, 12:00 pm – April 25, 2021

Class Schedule Grade 9 Confirmation 1

Service 

As Christians, it is important to share the love of Jesus Christ with those who are in need or less fortunate. Our students are asked to perform one act of service that is church focused and one that serves the larger community. Community Service Log is available on our website and service opportunities will be shared throughout the year. We will continue to evaluate the ability to offer retreats and mission trips as the year unfolds.

Family Support 

The journey of Christian faith begins in the home where parents and caretakers are the primary educators and examples of Christian values. We encourage our families to pray together in the home, incorporate works of charity and mercy, and attend Mass regularly. Together we can help our youth to live faith-filled lives that glorify God and make a difference in the lives of others and the world.

Registration

If you have not yet registered your child for Faith Formation, please do so by contacting Michelle DeLorenzo at: [email protected]. Future emails will only be sent to those registered.

Questions 

If you have any questions about the Faith Formation program for grades 7-Confirmation, please contact Linda Olsen at: [email protected] or call the Faith Formation for Youth office at: 508-384-3373 extension 116. We look forward to bringing the joy of Christ into the hearts of our youth as we journey together in their formation of Faith.

God Bless You All, Reverend Lambert Nieme and the Cathechists