"...by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit." 

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285 citing Lumen Gentium

The sacrament of Confirmation is the celebration of the renewal of Baptismal promises by the young person, promises that were made by the parents at the time of Baptism. The young person now has the opportunity to confirm in his/her own life a desire to grow in holiness through the Catholic Church.

To confidently provide formation and prepare our students for the sacrament of Confirmation, Nativity has adopted a two-year model in which our students will be engaged in the youth community of the parish.

When to Begin

Students who choose to prepare for Confirmation with Nativity will be Confirmed during their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school. Because we expect a two-year commitment, students will typically begin Confirmation preparation in their freshman year, but students may also begin this preparation during their sophomore or junior year. All students will be Confirmed in the spring of their second year of preparation.

Year I

During this first year of preparation, students will (re)discover a relationship with Christ. In addition to the themes of the youth nights, our Confirmation Year I students will explore deeper some core teachings of the Catholic Church so he/she is more prepared to enter fully into immediate sacrament preparation during year II. This first year will also provide an opportunity to grow in relationship with the other students at Nativity through small group activities and discussion.

Year II

The second year of Confirmation preparation will begin after having completed all the expectations for Year I. If you are unsure if you are ready to begin Year II, please contact Michelle Ross.

During the second year of preparation students will enter into a period of immediate sacrament preparation, focusing on the themes, symbols and meanings of the sacrament of Confirmation. They will participate with their peers in a variety of activities and discussions that will guide them into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church. This second year will provide our students will a greater understanding of what it means to be Confirmed in the Catholic Church so he/she is excited to respond "yes" when asked by the bishop if he/she wants to be Confirmed.

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