confirmation for teens

MASS ATTENDANCE

Participation in Sunday Mass is not only a precept of the Church but the very heart of our Catholic life. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith—from it flows all that we believe and how we live. For this reason, regular Mass attendance is essential, especially during sacramental preparation. 

As part of the Confirmation journey, families are expected to:

• Attend the 4:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil, 9:30 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass at St. Pancratius twice a month.
• Attend a Sunday Mass of your choice at St. Pancratius on the remaining weekends and submit proof of attendance as instructed.

CATECHESIS SESSIONS

Teens will attend monthly Confirmation sessions from October through May. Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm. 

FAITH AT HOME (HOMEWORK)

Teens will receive homework to be completed at home. 

SPIRITUALITY NIGHTS

From September through December, we will host monthly Spirituality Nights that focus on specific topics that will deepen our understanding of the Catholic faith. Teens and parents are required to attend.

RETREAT

Retreats are an essential part of the Confirmation journey, offering teens time to step away from their daily routines and encounter Christ in a deeper, more personal way. Participation in the retreat experience is mandatory for both Year 1 and Year 2 teens.

• Year 1 teens will attend Youth Day at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. This high-energy, one-day event brings together thousands of teens from across the archdiocese for a day of worship, inspiring speakers, music, and community.
  
• Year 2 teens will attend an overnight retreat, which offers time for deeper reflection, prayer, small group discussion, and spiritual renewal.

SERVICE PROJECTS

Through acts of service, teens discover what it truly means to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. Throughout the year, teens will have opportunities to serve through various parish ministries and events, allowing them to connect their gifts with the needs of the Church and the wider community.

CALENDAR

Please scroll down to see the calendars.

ABSENCES

We understand that sometimes circumstances prevent attendance. Teens may miss up to 2 (two) sessions per year. Missed lessons must still be completed at home and turned in online to stay on track.

PAYMENT

• Year 1 - $175 (Includes $40 retreat fee)
• Year 2  - $235 (Includes $100 retreat fee)

There is a special rate for families with 3+ students enrolled in First Communion and/or Confirmation.

OTHER

• The Confirmation journey is for teens who are enrolled in 9th - 11th grade.
• This is a 2-year process.
• At the time of completing the online registration form, you will need to upload a scan/photo of the baptism and first communion certificates.  If the teen is not baptized, we will need a scan/photo of the birth certificate. Please have those documents ready.