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“To be young is to be attracted to truth, freedom, peace, beauty and goodness. To be young means to be eager to live; to live joyfully, meaningfully.” – St. John Paul II
WELCOME TO CONFIRMATION!
WELCOME TO CONFIRMATION!
We are so glad to journey with you and your family towards being sealed with the Holy Spirit! We also hope that this webpage will provide you with any information you may need to succeed in our program. For any further questions or concerns that may not be found here, you may contact our Coordinator, Jason Fish: confirmation@holyfamilyartesia.org .
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for the young people of our parish--our candidates--to grow in their relationship with Christ and His Church. We will journey together as we, both team members and participants, are challenged to develop a sense of purpose, responsibility, and commitment to the Catholic Faith in preparation for the candidates' reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who are you and who teaches the lessons?
Who are you and who teaches the lessons?
We are an entity of the Religious Education Program that provides faith formation specifically for teens in High School. Our content is built on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church:
What Catholics Believe
How Catholics Worship
How Catholics Live
How Catholics Pray
Our priests, volunteer catechists, and peer leaders generously volunteer their time and talents out of their love of God and our Catholic Faith. Our sessions aim to be informative, engaging, and Christ-centered. Moreover, they are taught in collaboration with our parents, priests, deacons, youth ministers, and parish community.
How long is the Confirmation Program? For whom is the program intended?
How long is the Confirmation Program? For whom is the program intended?
Confirmation with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is a 2-year program intended for teens who are in 9th-11th grades.
What if I am in 12th grade or older?
What if I am in 12th grade or older?
If you are an adult looking into getting Confirmed, please contact our Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) Program Coordinators, Rudy & Mila Perpinan: ocia@holyfamilyartesia.org.
When do the lessons/sessions take place?
When do the lessons/sessions take place?
We begin our lessons/sessions in the Fall.
Sessions are alternating Sundays from 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. / A total of 3 hours per lesson.
Attendance at the 4pm Sunday Mass during sessions is expected; all family members are welcome to attend as well.
You may refer to the calendar above to view when your candidate will have sessions.
Orientation counts as the first day of the program and will likely take place mid-September (subject to change).
Orientations must be attended by the candidate and at least one of their parents/guardians.
Orientation dates are assigned upon enrollment/completion of registration.
How and when do I enroll for the Confirmation Program?
How and when do I enroll for the Confirmation Program?
Forms may be found on our general parish website: www.holyfamilyartesia.org/rep . Enrollment begins in July prior to the academic year.
Aside from attendance, what is expected of the candidates?
Aside from attendance, what is expected of the candidates?
Participation is encouraged through in-person discussion groups, independent reading, and review "quizzes" (Google Forms based on the chapters of the Catholic Faith Handbook/Lifeteen).
Candidates are to attend one retreat per year to discern (1st year: on campus, 2nd year: weekend retreat away from home; more details in respective webpages). Retreat fees may be found on the registration form.
Candidates will also be required to complete Christian Service Hours each year for our Parish and Community ministries.
15 hours to be completed during Confirmation 1
20 Hours to be completed during Confirmation 2
Mid-year check-in in December; hours due at end-of-year interview in Spring
MONEY SHOULD NEVER BE AN ISSUE! Please contact our team immediately to discuss payment options.
What is the best mode of communication?
What is the best mode of communication?
Parents will primarily be contacted by email through monthly newsletters distributed via Flocknote, a third-party mailer website sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We will also be using Flocknote to send text reminders of sessions and quizzes. Parents will be automatically enrolled into our email list based on the information given on the registration forms. Candidates may also enroll to receive newsletters and text updates with the permission of their parents/guardians. Parents will be contacted via phone call for any urgent matters.
To contact our Confirmation Coordinator directly, please send an email to: jasonf@holyfamilyartesia.org
You may also reach our Office Administrator by sending an email to: rep@holyfamilyartesia.org
Our office telephone number is 562-860-5973.
Please allow 1-2 business days for a proper response.
What primary resources are being used to teach our Catholic Faith?
What primary resources are being used to teach our Catholic Faith?
The Catholic Youth Bible [NABRE] (preview here)
The Catholic Faith Handbook (preview here)
Lifeteen (preview here)
Both are included in the Registration Fee.
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