Confirmation

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Confirmation Preparation Program

Confirmation Preparation is a TWO YEAR Program. The curriculum addresses three big questions, "Why believe in God?", "Why trust Jesus?" and "Why be a part of the Church?"

Program Schedule

Year 1 Begins Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026 | Year 2 Begins Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026 MANDATORY a sponsor (or parent if sponsor is not available) MUST come to confirmation preparation with youth

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Attendance Policy: No Communication = Removal

Please notify us on the day of any absence due to illness or medical emergency. For all other absences (school events, sports, family travel), the youth must contact the Youth Minister in advance to arrange a family makeup activity or assignment. Failure to communicate absences will result in consequences. Three uncommunicated absences will result in automatic withdrawal from the program.

Confirmation Preparation Guidelines

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Pautas de preparación para la Confirmación

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Year 1 Families

All Year 1 Confirmation updates will be shared through our Band App. This is your go-to space for: Class materials Schedule changes or cancellations Reminders and event updates Click the link below to join and enable notifications to stay in the loop.

Year 2 Families

Year 2 families will receive all updates through our Band App group. Check it regularly for: Live class updates, Important reminders, Weather-related cancellations, Access to materials and forms. Click the link below to join and make sure notifications are turned on.

Service Hours Tracking Sheet

All confirmandi are encouraged to complete 20 hours of service by their first year of Confirmation prep. Service hours are a REQUIREMENT of Confirmation preparation program.

Baptism Certificate Submission

For those who did not complete Baptism at TCOHA. To begin the Confirmation process, we must have a copy of your Baptism Certificate on file. If your child was baptized at a different parish, please upload a scanned copy or clear photo using the link provided.

First Communion Certificate Submission

For those who did not complete Baptism at TCOHA. We also require a copy of your child’s First Communion Certificate. If this was completed at another parish, please upload a copy as soon as possible.

Confirmation Saint Name

Each Confirmation candidate selects a saint whose life inspires their faith journey. Please prayerfully choose your Confirmation Saint and submit their name, along with a short reason why you chose them. This will be included in your preparation reflections.

Sponsor Information

Sponsors play a vital role in guiding and supporting candidates throughout their Confirmation journey. Please provide your sponsor’s full name, contact information, and parish affiliation. We will follow up with them directly about expectations and preparation.

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notes about your extended family in heaven

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Saints are the heroes of the Catholic faith. They lived lives in holiness, dedicated to serving God and spreading His message of salvation.

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In this collection, you can find interviews on dozens of the lives of the saints. Learn about Sts. Monica, Augustine, Stephen, Philip Neri, Catherine of Siena, and more!

My Catholic Life!

A journey of personal conversion!

Strength for the journey

Companions are optional resources for teens and their family that can provide strength for the journey while providing knowledge of the faith in not only a relatable way but easy to understand so the strength can be applied to life now. Companions can be ordered directly at

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We exist to bring Heaven here on earth through authentic encounters with Christ

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