Confirmation at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
WHO? Youth entering the 9th grade are eligible to enroll in the first year of Confirmation.
WHAT? Confirmation is a two-year faith formation journey centered around small group discipleship led by adult volunteers and peer leaders. Youth candidates commit to regular session attendance, yearly retreat experiences, service projects, and active participation in the Sunday 5pm Mass.
WHEN? Sessions are held Sunday afternoons from 3:30pm-6:00pm, which includes Sunday Mass (beginning at 5:00pm) for youth and their families.
WHERE? Youth meet in Mulcahy Center on the OLA Church campus at 3175 Telegraph Rd. in Ventura, CA.
COST? The annual registration fee is $350 and includes the cost of yearly retreats.
Confirmation SCHEDULE 2023-2024
Sessions will be held in-person. A tentative list of dates follows.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. A copy of the teen’s baptism certificate must be provided to the Youth Ministry Office.
YEAR 1
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YEAR 2
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Sessions begin at 3:30 pm and end at 6:00 after 5:00 pm Sunday Mass. Candidates are expected to stay for the duration of the Holy Mass. September 2 – Parish Picnic and Confirmation Kick-Off September 10—Games-Community Building September 24 – Parents attend with teen—Informational Presentation October 8—Games-Getting to Know You-Team Building October 18 – XLT Night (exalt- Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) - Parents attend with teen, Families Welcome! October 29— Empowering the Children Presentation November 4 – Inspiration at Magic Mountain (optional) November 12— Large Group- The Creed December 10 – Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy – God-Creator & Father January 12-14 – Year 1 Retreat, Forest Home-Ojai January 13 – Santa Barbara Youth Day January 28 – Sin & the Fall February 25 – Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy – Jesus-God & Man March 10 – The Trinity and the Holy Spirit March 13 – XLT Night (exalt- Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) - Parents attend with teen, Families Welcome! March 24 — The Catholic Church April 14 — Death and the Last Things April 28 — Discovering Jesus in the Sacraments May 19 – Discovering Jesus in the Mass June 2 — Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy — Baptism and the Family of God June 9— The Sacrament of Confirmation A copy of the teen’s baptism certificate must be given to the Youth Ministry Office. Year 1 Teens do a service project with their small group.
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Class sessions begin at 3:30 pm and ends at 6:00 after 5:00 pm Sunday Mass August 27 – Encounter Jesus in the Bible September 2 – Parish Picnic and Confirmation Kick-Off September 17 – Parents attend with teen – Informational Presentation October 1 – Prayer-Our Capacity for God October 15 – Empowering the Children Presentation October 18 – XLT Night (exalt- Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) Parents attend with teen, Families Welcome! November 4 – Inspiration at Magic Mountain (optional) November 5 – Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy–Stewardship and Servant Leadership November 17-19 – Year 2 Retreat, Forest Home-Ojai December 3 – Sponsor attend with teens – Social Justice January 7 – Life and Dignity of the Human Person January 13 – Santa Barbara Youth Day January 21 – Call to Family, Community & Participation February 4– Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy— Rights & Responsibilities March 3 – Option for the Poor & Vulnerable March 13 – XLT Night (exalt- Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) Parents attend with teen, Families Welcome! March 17 – Dignity of Work April 7 – Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy– Solidarity April 13 – Confirmation Interviews: 1-3 pm April 21 – Care for God’s Creation Year 2 Day Retreat with Sponsor: 9 am to 4 pm – Mulcahy Center Tentative Dates: April 27 OR May 18 May 5 – Tools of Holiness May – Confirmation Day TBD To be Confirmed, the Youth Ministry Office must have a copy of each teen’s baptism certificate. In addition, the teen must complete a Saint Name Report and Sponsor Contact Information form. Teens do a service project with their sponsors on their own and turn in a reflection on the service.
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