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Youth
Confirmation
for 8th-12th graders
*If your teen has already graduated from high school or has not received the Sacrament of Baptism,
please contact our OCIA program.
What to Expect...
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Is your teen eligible to prepare for Confirmation?
In the Diocese of Dallas, teens are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 8th grade.
At St. Francis, teens are eligible to begin their preparation as they begin their 8th grade year.
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Is your teen ready to prepare for Confirmation?
Key indicators of "readiness" before teens begin preparation...
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attending Sunday Mass
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participating in Youth Nights
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expressing a personal desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
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What if your teen is NOT ready to prepare?
Begin by making the key indicators into habits as a family...
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attending Sunday Mass
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participating in Youth Nights
Use the starter guide below to begin the conversation about Confirmation as a family.
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Register for Sunday Youth Night
If you'd like for your teen to prepare to receive their Confirmation, start by signing them up for Youth Night. All teens preparing for Sacraments MUST register for our weekly Sunday nights.
YOUTH SESSIONS -
*Middle School: 5:45-7pm.
*High School: 7:30-9pm.
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Attend MANDATORY Parent Session
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Wednesday, May 13
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7:30-7:30pm
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Wednesday, August 12
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6:30-7:30pm
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Sunday, August 23
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3-4pm
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*Hosted in the Great Hall
*Note: This session is for both Confirmation and First Communion parents.
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Coming Forward at Youth Night
At Youth Night, teens will be given the invitation to "Come Forward" to begin their Confirmation Preparation. After a teen "Comes Forward" they will be given their first Milestone to complete at home with their parents and sponsor. Opportunities to "Come Forward" are offered throughout the year.
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Starting Milestone Preparation
The first milestone will prompt the steps to begin their Confirmation preparation. Please note that teens have NOT begun their preparation for Confirmation until the first milestone is complete.
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Continuing Milestone Preparation
After completing the first milestone, teens will complete a series of 9 Milestones at home with the support and engagement of their parents, while continuing to attend weekly Youth Nights. Teens are able to journey their Milestones at their own pace.
*First Communion: 2 additional milestones are required for those also preparing for FC.
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Receiving Confirmation
When a teen has completed their Milestone journey, they will be eligible to receive their Confirmation (and First Communion, if applicable) at the next available Mass (Spring and Fall dates available).
