Registration Packets will be mailed to all families who had a 7th grade student in our R.E. Program, an 8th grade student at St. Thomas school or a student in Year 1 of our Confirmation Program during the month of May. If registration forms are turned in with either full payment or a deposit by the June 1st early bird date, a $25 tuition discount will apply. All registration forms are due by August 2nd or we cannot guarantee space in the program.
Confirmation Formation is a year and a half program, which begins in 8th grade with the Sacrament of Confirmation celebrated in the Fall of the second year. There will be approximately 14 meetings per year held on Sunday afternoons, one all day Saturday retreat for Year 1, an overnight retreat for Year 2 and 2-3 service projects per year scheduled on various dates and times.
Our resource for Confirmation Formation is an exciting and dynamic program called Purpose by LifeTeen. It is our hope that Purpose will not only offer teens a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Faith, but will also win over their hearts at this critical time in their lives. The program has been carefully designed to address and answer teens’ fundamental questions about life, and to challenge them to embrace a life of faith. It is a program that is designed to look more like a youth night, with icebreakers, a talk, small groups, and a time of prayer. We have seen this model to be more engaging for our youth.
~Parent Sacramental Year Retreat – This one day retreat called ”God Is! A One Day Journey Closer to God,” is presented by Evangelize All Ministries. One parent is expected to attend during one of their student’s Sacramental Formation years, though both are encouraged to participate. Please contact the Youth Ministry Office for more information.
Please see the Year 1 registration packet on the side of the website. If you are entering Year 2 and need a registration packet/form, please contact me at 815-459-3033 x231.
Keeping teens involved in parish activities, ministries, service projects, praise and worship and Mass is crucial for their spiritual growth and development. Youth group meets on Sunday nights from 6:30-8pm. Contact Rachael at youthministry@elizabethannseton.org to sign up for Flocknotes. Check out the Events page on this website for youth group updates.