High School Confirmation Prep

For the 2020-2021 calendar year, the confirmation program will be using a hybrid model to minimize the risk of spreading the COVID19 virus.  All large group gatherings will be held in the church, and smaller gatherings will be held in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center utilizing social distancing, mask wearing, and "cohort" grouping.

Confirmation Classes- The Confirmation program uses the "Chosen" cirriculum as well as other materials.  It is an engaging program that uses videos to teach and then allows each class to have small group discussions about the materials and how they relate to the teenagers or how that topic is meaningful for a teenagers every day life. The majority of classes will be done via zoom.  We ask that students complete watching the video(s) assigned ahead of time (I encourage parents to watch with students), then the discussion will happen on the assigned class dates.  Classes will be shortened to about an hour and the time frame will be 7-8PM.

In Person Classes- There will be a couple in person classes which will be held in the church so we can appropriately socially distance.  These classes will also be live streamed, any person who doesn't feel comfortable coming to the in person class will be asked to watch the live stream at home with parents.

Service Hours- Each student will be required to complete 10 hours of service.  See the service requirement in the student handbook to see what is acceptable as service.

Service Project-  In addition to the 10 hours, each class will complete 1 service project together. This will take place in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center.  Classes will be assigned a date.  Again if a student is uncomfortable meeting in person we ask that the family come up with an approved service project which they can complete together.  

Prayer Day- Each class will attend a prayer service together at St. Mary.  Classes will be assigned a date.  A Virtual option will be made available for anyone who cannot meet in person.

Retreat- Both 1st year and 2nd year students will be required to complete a day of retreat.  In order to properly socially distance, 1/2 of the 1st year class will attend one day, and the other 1/2 will attend a different day.  The same will happen to the 2nd year class.  Those dates will be on the calendar, families will be able to choose which date they would like.

Optional Activities- I will continue to offer students ways to become more involved in the life of the church.  High school youth groups will continue to be offered, some virtual and some in person.  An overnight retreat in February (if possible) will be offered.  Additional service opportunities, prayer opportunities, youth gatherings, mission trips, conferences, etc.  All dependent on how COVID19 develops during the year. 

Class Schedule

To view our class schedule see the calendar on the right menu.