Welcome to confirmation preparation at Prince of Peace. I’m so glad you are here!
Confirmation prep at POP is a two year program (typically 7th and 8th grade years). The program is designed to allow for parents and students to more fully engage in their faith together. Our goal is to support candidates on their spiritual journey and equip them with the tools they need to become lifelong disciples of Christ, better prepared to witness Jesus to the world.
**I look forward to sharing more information with all of you at our Introduction Night on August 20th @ 6-8pm in the Parish Hall. This meeting is for the confirmation student and at least one parent. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP HERE so we have plenty of pizza!
Ideal preparation for ALL 1st year students (unless otherwise specified) includes:
- Completion of online lessons at home with a parent/sponsor (or enrollment in POP school)
- Completion of individually proposed stewardship project
- Fall retreat attendance (September 30th, 2023)
- Completion of assignments to aid in choosing a saint (or enrollment in POP school)
- Spring retreat attendance (April 27th, 2024)
- Submission of information for chosen sponsor
- Receiving of the sacrament of reconciliation at least once per semester
- Open, optional invitation - Monthly group night meeting attendance (in person)
Ideal preparation for ALL 2nd year students (unless otherwise specified) includes:
- Completion of online lessons at home with a parent/sponsor (or enrollment in POP school)
- Monthly group night meeting attendance (in person)
- Completion of individually proposed stewardship project
- Commitment to a parish ministry
- Fall retreat attendance (October 13-14th, 2023)
- Completion of assignments related to chosen saint (or enrollment in POP school)
- Spring retreat attendance (March 23rd, 2024)
- Completion of assignments related to chosen sponsor
- Receiving of the sacrament of reconciliation at least once per semester
- First and final draft of letter written to the presider(s) for confirmation Mass
- Pre-confirmation interview
1st Year Confirmation Prep Calendar
2nd Year Confirmation Prep Calendar
Exciting, enhanced learning opportunity for all confirmation students: Weekly study group meetings to discuss and complete assigned lessons with other confirmation students. Instead of completing your lessons alone, at home, online this is a chance to be in-person, face-to-face with your peers more frequently. This study group will meet on Wednesday evenings @ 6-7:30pm. If this idea is something that you may be interested in please indicate that HERE so I can get an idea of how many volunteers we need to manage the group.
(Optional) Confirmation Study Group Calendar
Interested in volunteering with our confirmation program?
Please contact me, I would love to chat with you!
Needing to be confirmed after middle school?
No problem, I look forward to chatting with you about options!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let me know!
Ashley Vardijan
Safe Environment and Confirmation Coordinator
avardijan@popolathe.org
913-747-7743