youth Confirmation Program

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We welcome all baptised Christians as candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation, with the understanding they are (or willing to become) intentional disciples of Jesus Christ, who desire the gifts of the Holy Spirit in order to share their faith.  -Fr. Ed

We look forward to walking with you on your Faith journey.

Did you know -  youth can now be Confirmed as early as 7th grade?
Our Teen Confirmation Program is for those in grades 6 - 12 during the 2022-23 school year.  This is part of the EDGE (middle school) and Life Teen (high school) programs, so teens need to start their year by attending EDGE or Life Teen..

For more information about EDGE, click HERE.
For more information about Life Teen, click HERE.

We communicate with teens and their parents by email, text and Flocknote. 
All communication with the youth will be copied to their parents. Please note: 7th grade is the earliest age to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.  

Do you belong to a different parish? If yes, you need special permission to participate.           If you are new to our parish, or have other questions, please contact Debbie right away. We're happy to help!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PRE-CONFIRMATION FORMATION:  In the year prior to the Confirmation Preparation Year, youth need to meet different requirements so they are ready to move forward. When your teen attends EDGE or Life Teen regularly, they will be meeting these requirements.  (Note: Youth who attend a Catholic school are required to attend EDGE and Life Teen  at least once a month.  

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION:  Youth who have completed the Pre-Confirmation Formation year will continue to attend EDGE and Life Teen weekly. Once a month, they will have a Confirmation class on a Sunday afternoon, 3:30-4:45pm. On those days, the after -Mass programs will be social nights. (Youth who attend a Catholic school are invited to attend all EDGE and Life Teen nights, but only required to attend EDGE or Life Teen once a month and the Sunday afternoon Confirmatioin classes once a month).

AFTER CONFIRMATION:  Youth that have received the Sacrament of Confirmation will attend weekly EDGE nights.  At the EDGE nights they will have the opportunity to grow in community with other teens, learn more about the Catholic Faith and what it means to be a Disciple of Christ in the world today, participate in service opportunities and special events at St. Stephen the Martyr Parish and at the Deanery and Archdiocese. .  

For more information, questions, or help with developing a plan for your son's  or daughter's Confirmation preparation, please email Debbie Blomquist at sstm.youth@gmail.com

Registration  

STEP 1:  Register online for EDGE (6-7-8) or Life Teen (9-12) as soon as possible.  Scroll down for the online form. 

STEP 2: Attend EDGE (6th-8th) and Life Teen (9th-12th)
Programs will begin as soon as we get Adult Volunteers to help with the programs.
 Watch for emails from sstm.youth@gmail.com with updates and information.

STEP 3: Attend the Parrent & Candidate Retreat on Saturday, October 22nd  8:30am - noon.  At the retreat parents will be asked to complete additional forms and present a copy of the candidate's Baptism Certificate.  There will be a $60.00 Confirmation registration fee to help pay for the books and resources for the Confirmation program.     If you need financial assistance we can help to set up a payment plan, or assist with getting a scholarship, or financial assistance. Just let us know!