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 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. For a limited time, the registration fee of $350 will be honored until August 1st. 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) @ 6PM: 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 8: Grateful Dinner (Service project for all Year 1 and Year 2 teens)
  7. November 16
  8. December 7
  9. January 4: Parent/Guardian & Teen attend together
  10. January 18
  11. February 1
  12. February 6-8: Year 1 Retreat @ Forest Home, Ojai
  13. February 7: Parent/Guardian meeting with clergy
  14. March 1
  15. March 15
  16. March 29
  17. April 12
  18. April 19
  19. May 3
  20. May 31
  21. June 7



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) @ 6PM: 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 8: Grateful Dinner (Service project for all Year 1 and Year 2 teens)
  9. November 16
  10. November 21-23: Year 2 Retreat @ Forest Home, Ojai
  11. November 22: Parent/Guardian meeting with clergy
  12. December 14: Sponsor & Teen attend together
  13. January 11
  14. January 25: Parent/Guardian & Teen attend together
  15. February 1
  16. February 22
  17. March 8
  18. March 22
  19. April 12
  20. April 18
  21. April 26: Parent/Guardian & Teen attend together
  22. May Day Retreat TBD - date will be announced asap (dependent upon Confirmation Ceremony date)
  23. May Confirmation Ceremony TBD - date will be announced once confirmed by the Bishop's office


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