High School Program: Confirmation Prep Program

Mass Attendance:

• Attending Mass and frequent reception of Holy Communion is highly recommended. Students will be required to sign in at the St. Leo's and Prince of Peace sites to show they have attended Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Parish - or bring a bulletin from another Mass you attended.

Class Attendance:

• Class attendance is required. Missed classes will require make up. Please email or call Sister Joanne if you will miss a class at 716 297-5010 ext. 202 or sisterjoanne@yahoo.com

Service Requirement:

• We will require 10 hours of service each year you attend the Confirmation Prep program. More details will be discussed in class. The form for service hours is located under additional resources or can be obtained from Sr. Joanne.

Other Requirements:

• Select a patron saint for Confirmation - Choose a saint whom you admire as a role model and submit it with a one page write up.
• Submit the completed sponsor-candidate form to the director of faith formation.
• If your sponsor is not from St. Vincent de Paul Parish, obtain a letter from the parish they attend, stating that they are a suitable sponsor and practicing Catholic.
• There will be a Confirmation Retreat that will be required for all 10th grade students. Date and time will be announced after Christmas.
• Submit a letter to Bishop Michael Fisher requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation
• Submit a letter to Father Jim requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation.
• Attend Confirmation Rehearsal.
• The Bishop’s Office determines when the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated. As soon as we have the date, we will let you know.