Confirmation Preparation
(9th-12th Grade)

EMPOWERING TEENS THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT

"Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit." Acts 14:17

Starting Sunday, August 22, 2020, you can register your teens (9th thru 12th grades) who will have completed their 14th birthday by September 1, 2021 for Confirmation Preparation Classes. The link to the on-line registration form on this website must be completed and payment submitted by September 5th.  We need to receive by email the  BAPTISM and FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CERTIFICATES to: cec@stpatricklaredo.org, you will be asked to bring original certificates during the school year. Once registered you will be added to our communication database for the coming year so that you can receive more information and reminders in the upcoming months.  We have not yet been notified if classes will be held in person.

Requirements are as follows:

• Families should be active parishioners at St. Patrick's Church (using numbered church envelopes or giving to the church online).
• All absences must be pre-approved and make up work must be submitted.  
• All students must attend mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation.
• All students must complete 10 community hours per year, which must be approved in advance by their catechist. 
• All students must live one (1) retreat by the second year.
• Parent participation is required helping with church events & activities (5 community service hours per year). 
• 1st year & 2nd year parents are required to attend 3 parents sessions each year (offered in English & Spanish, in person and online). 
• 2nd year students, parents & Godparents are required to attend 1 Confirmation Mini-Retreat approximately 4 hours.

• Sponsor must be at least 16 years old having received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation and if applicable, married in the Catholic Church. 
• In order to serve as a role model and support the candidate, the sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, who fully participates in the sacramental life of the Church in living a full and active Catholic life in both word and deed. If a person does not attend Mass on a weekly basis, then he or she is ineligible to be a sponsor at this time.
• The sponsor must be someone other than the mother or father of the candidate.
• Only one sponsor (godparent) is required, either male or female.

Classes begin on Monday September 20 from 6:50 PM to 8:15 PM. The first class is also a mandatory parent meeting. All students who prepare through Confirmation Preparation classes must go through 2 years of preparation before they are able to receive the Sacrament.

ONLINE Registration will open on August 22. 
Classes begin the week of September 20th
If there are any questions feel free to contact Wendy Ramos at cec@stpatricklaredo.org 
Catechesis and Evangelization Coordinator.