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What should I be doing if I want to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Those who wish to prepare for Confirmation have the desire to grow closer to God through prayer and the sacraments. They should be engaged in the practice of living as a disciple of Christ.
At St. Joseph church we encourage all teens and their families to follow the 8 Components of a Comprehensive Youth Ministry Program (as outlined by the United State Conference of Catholic Bishops).
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As an active participant in youth ministry they should:
- Be faithful to attending Sunday Eucharist (mass).
- Attend the required number of faith formation sessions.
- Perform 10 hours of community service and 10 hours of service at St. Joseph Church over the course of 2 years. Teens are expected each year to prepare a reflection on the service they have done that year. The reflection can be in written form or the form of a collage. The guidelines for this service activity can be found under ‘How Can I Serve’ and ‘Assignments’.
- Help with at least one session of bingo at Milford Manor each year.
- Help at the St. Joseph Cares Food Pantry at least one time each year.
- Participate in two retreats during the first year of youth ministry.
- Attend an overnight, Antioch retreat. (Teens must be in at least 10th grade).
- Attend 5 special events during the first two years of youth ministry. (‘Special Events’ should not be confused with ‘Service’ or ‘Fun/Social Activities’)
After your teen has been an active participant in youth ministry by completing the above prerequisites, immediate preparation for the sacrament of confirmation is offered as a choice to all who come forward. This occurs usually around the middle of sophomore year.
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