Confirmation


Youth Confirmation at OLA


WHO?  Youth entering the 9th grade are eligible to enroll in the first year of Confirmation.


WHAT?  Confirmation Preparation is a faith formation journey centered around small group discipleship led by adult volunteers and teen peer leaders. Youth candidates commit to regular session attendance, yearly retreat experiences, service projects, and active participation in the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass. 


SESSIONS ARE HELD IN-PERSON


WHEN? Sessions are held Sunday afternoons (with some exceptions) from 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., which includes Sunday Mass (beginning at 5:00 p.m.) for youth and their families. All sessions are in-person.


WHERE? Youth meet in Mulcahy Center on the OLA Church campus at 3175 Telegraph Rd. in Ventura, CA.





COST?  The annual registration fee for 2025-'26 is $375 and includes the cost of the weekend retreat. More information about what this fee supports can be found on the registration form.


HOW DO I REGISTER? Registration for the 2025-'26 school year begins July 1st. Please click HERE to continue to our registration page.


A COPY OF THE TEEN’S BAPTISM CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE - A PHYSICAL COPY MAY BE GIVEN OR UPLOADED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.

2025-2026 OLA Confirmation

Year 1 schedule


The tentative dates for all Year 1 gatherings for the 2025-'26 school year are as follows - please note that these dates may be subject to change. Unless otherwise stated, the gathering begins at 3:30PM.


  1. September 17 (Wednesday) @ 5:30PM: Fr. Greg Boyle & Homeboy Industries
  2. Sep 21
  3. October 5: Yr 1 and 2 together; Empowering God's Children & Young People (mandatory ADLA presentation)
  4. October 12
  5. October 26: Parent/Guardian & Teen attend together
  6. November 9
  7. November 16 @ 8:00AM - NOON: Grateful Breakfast (Service project for all Year 1 and Year 2 teens)
  8. December 7
  9. January 4: Parent/Guardian & Teen attend together
  10. January 18
  11. February 1
  12. February 6-8: Year 1 Weekend Retreat @ Forest Home, Ojai
  13. February 7 @ 10AM: Parent/Guardian meeting with clergy
  14. March 1
  15. March 15
  16. March 29
  17. April 19
  18. May 3
  19. May 17 or 31: date will be confirmed and announced asap (date of this gathering depends on the YEAR 2 Confirmation ceremony date scheduled by the Bishop's office)
  20. June 7 Half-day Retreat @ NOON: Parent/Guardian & Teen attend together



A copy of the teen’s baptism certificate must be given to the Youth Ministry Office. 



2025-2026 OLA Confirmation

Year 2 schedule


The tentative dates for all Year 2 gatherings for the 2025-'26 school year are as follows - please note that these dates may be subject to change. Unless otherwise stated, the gathering begins at 3:30PM.


  1. August 24
  2. September 7
  3. September 17 (Wednesday) @ 5:30PM: Fr. Greg Boyle & Homeboy Industries
  4. September 28
  5. October 5: Yr 1 and 2 together; Empowering God's Children & Young People (mandatory ADLA presentation)
  6. October 19
  7. November 2
  8. November 16 @ 8:00AM - NOON: Grateful Breakfast (Service project for all Year 1 and Year 2 teens)
  9. November 21-23: Year 2 Weekend Retreat @ Forest Home, Ojai
  10. November 22 @ 10AM: Parent/Guardian meeting with clergy
  11. December 14: Sponsor & Teen attend together
  12. January 11
  13. January 25: Parent/Guardian & Teen attend together
  14. February 22
  15. March 8
  16. March 22
  17. April 12
  18. April 26: Parent/Guardian & Teen attend together
  19. May 16 or 23 Day Retreat TBD - date will be confirmed and announced asap (dependent upon Confirmation Ceremony date); Teen & Sponsor attend together.
  20. May Confirmation Ceremony TBD - date will be announced once confirmed by the Bishop's office - our choices are May 24th, May 31st, and May 17th (in preferential order).


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.

Contact the Confirmation/Youth Ministry Office at (805) 642-7966, ext. 121 for more information.

Email inquiries can be sent to: youthministry@ola-vta.org