CONFIRMATION

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
 TIMELINE

 
The following is for candidates who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Both Catholic School and Faith Formation Students. At least one parent or the sponsor should attend the sessions.  

Requirements for Confirmation
 

•  Be in a Religious Education Program the year before the year of preparation
•  Weekly participation in the Eucharist and the prayer life of their faith community
•  The ability to freely request the Sacrament of Confirmation and give reasons why
•  An adequate grasp of the basic content of the Catholic Faith
•  An openness to growth in faith and opportunities for Christian service
•  A recognition by the candidate that he/she is a unique individual with gifts to offer and a willingness to share these gifts with the faith community
• Participate in Cathechetical Sessions
• Participate in Confirmation Retreat
• Participate in Confirmation Service
• Choose a Qualified Sponsor       
• Must provide a valid Baptismal certificate
• Must attend High School Youth Ministry
• Attendance critical no more than 3 absences

Confirmation Class

If you have an 8th grader that attended Faith Formation with St. John the Beloved last year, we are now accepting them for Confirmation class. 

Confirmation Class is now being opened up to families of 8th graders who have attended Faith Formation last year and are registered with St. John the Beloved.  This is being done only for this year.  Starting in the 2021 school year will be for 9th grade only.  

8th graders will also sign up for Middle School Youth Ministry, and 9th graders will sign up for the High School Youth Ministry.  

For more information please contact Lisa O'Rourke at  the Faith Formation office 843-873-0631 x220

"Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, a person celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit and a renewed commitment to his/her belief in the Catholic Church."