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 $300 and includes the cost of yearly retreats.
Confirmation SCHEDULE 2022-2023 (as of December 6th)
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.
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Class sessions begin at 3:30pm and end at 6:00pm after 5:00 pm Sunday Mass. September 3 (Saturday at 3:30 pm) – Confirmation Kick-Off, Parents attend with teen September 18 October 2 – Parents attend with teen October 16 October 19 – XLT(exalt) Night (Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) - Parents attend with teen, families welcome! October 30 November 5 – Inspiration at Magic Mountain (optional) November 10-13 – National Catholic Youth Conference in Long Beach (optional) November 13 November 27 December 10 – Advent Mini-Retreat (Small group Day of Formation and Team Building): SBHS Gym, 9am - 4:00pm December 11 – Parents attend with teen January 13, 14, 15 – Year 1 Retreat, Forest Home-Ojai Valley January 28 – Santa Barbara Youth Day February 26 March 12 – Parents attend with teen March 15 – XLT(exalt) Night (Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) - Parents attend with teen, families welcome! March 26 April 16 May 7 May 21 – Parents attend with teen June 4 June 11 |
Class sessions begin at 3:30pm and end at 6:00 after 5:00 pm Sunday Mass. September 3 (Saturday at 3:30 pm) – Confirmation Kick-Off, Parents attend with teen September 11 September 25 – Parents attend with teen October 9 October 19 – XLT(exalt) Night (Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) - Parents attend with teen, families welcome! October 23 November 5 – Inspiration at Magic Mountain (optional) November 6 – Parents attend with teen November 10-13 – National Catholic Youth Conference in Long Beach (optional) November 18-20 – Year 2 Retreat, Forest Home-Ojai Valley December 4 – Sponsor attend with teens January 8 January 22 January 28 – Santa Barbara Youth Day February 5 – Parents attend with teen March 5 March 15 – XLT(exalt) Night (Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) - Parents attend with teen, families welcome! March 19 March 25 – Confirmation Interviews: 1-3 pm April 2 – Parents attend with teen April 22 – Year 2 Day Retreat with Sponsor: 9 am to 4 pm – Mulcahy Center April 23 April 30 - Tentative Confirmation Day @ 5:00pm Mass |