Confirmation (St. Ferdinand Youth Ministry)

Confirmation

Two Year Process

Year I, every Tuesday’s, 6-8:00p.m.
Year II, every Wednesday’s, 6-8:00pm
Attend all Interviews
See calendar for other important dates
Mandatory Weekend Retreat and All Days of Reflection

Prayers

Every Candidate will be tested on All PRAYERS.

Registration

Confirmation Registration Form
Copy of the Baptism Certificate
Copy of First Communion Certificate.
$225.00 Year I
$225.00 Year II
- This is a supply fee covers, 2 - Days of Reflection Lunch and Supplies, Retreat Year I (LIFE TEEN), Retreat Year II, Youth Day. Supplies, food, T-shirt, & printing materials for an in depth memorable and spiritual preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- Year I – Full payment due at time of registration.
- Year II – Full payment due by October 1^st of the Second Year
  
  (Payment plans are available. Please contact the Youth Ministry Office)Absolutely NO REFUNDS!!!

Reports

All Candidates will write a 5 page Report on a Saint of their choice. This will be assigned during the summer break from Year I – Year II, and will be due on the first day of Year II

In Confirmation all Candidates are asked to choose a Saint’s Name. It could be there own Baptism Name or that of a Saint who has inspired the Candidate.

Candidates should research the Saints life and his/her way of living including their spirituality. While taking a deeper look into their own spiritual life as well. They will need to write a report on the Saint they have chosen. The report should cover:
- Saint Biography
- Impact on his/her community. (Why is he/she a Saint?)
- Why was this Saint chosen?
- How will you try to live as this Saint did?
- The report should be 2-3 pages long. If you need some assistance please stop by the Youth Ministry Office whenever possible. Or call us at (818) 361-1814, This is due on the first day of Year II:

Christian Community Service Hours

Each Candidate is required to complete 25 Hours Per Year.
- 15 Hours in Parish
- 10 Hours in Community

Attendance

Because of the way the program is designed,

Evaluations

All candidates will be evaluated twice a year.
First time at the end of the first year.
Second time before the final Retreat.

Faith Companion (Sponsors)

Every Candidate will be asked to pick a Faith Companion.
- Minimal 16 years or older
- Confirmed
- A Practicing Catholic
- If Married must be by the Catholic Church
- Live in the area
What St. Ferdinand’s expects from a Faith Companion.
- Get together with the Candidate at least once a week.
- Assist Faith Companion Meetings
- Assist Sunday Mass at least once a month with Candidate.

Homework

All Confirmation Candidates are to attend weekly Sunday Mass.

More information will be made available at the

Confirmation Orientation

Subpages (1): Prayer Sheet

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