Q. How many Confirmation classes do I have ?
Small groups meet together 8 times at your leader’s home. And as a large group, we will meet at the church 3-4 times. In addition, there is one retreat and one small group service project. See the schedule of dates you received in the registration packet for more details.
Q. Do I need to attend all the meetings? What if I miss one. . .or two. . or three. . . ?
Yes, you are required to attend all small and large group sessions, as well as the retreat and service project. If you miss a small group session, you will be given homework from the chapter in your book to be completed and returned to your leader(s) at the next meeting. If you miss more than 2 sessions, large or small, you will be asked to speak the Director of Youth Ministry before continuing classes.
Q. How will I know who my class leader is?
Your leader(s) will contact you either by phone and/or email.
Q. How many service hours are required?
Individual service hours are not a mandatory part of the St. Catherine Confirmation preparation. We will always encourage you to be involved in the service projects that Youth Ministry is offering, but you do not need to log service hours. We only ask that you help your small group plan a service project and participate in it.
Q. Where do I get my book for Confirmation?
Your leader(s) will give you all the materials you need for class at your first session. It would be good to bring something to write with to class.
Q. When do I have to know who my sponsor is and what Confirmation name I chose?
The Sponsor form is due by Nov. 15th and the Confirmation Name form is due by December 1st. You may turn them in to your leader(s) or to the Youth Ministry Office.
Q. Sum it up. What are all the requirements?
Requirements are to attend all small groups sessions, all large group sessions, the small group service project, and the retreat. You will also be required to choose a Sponsor and a Confirmation Name, write a letter to Monsignor Doherty, and have a meeting ("interview") with a staff member before being Confirmed. After January 1st, we will ask that you receive a current copy of the candidates baptismal certificate (if not baptized at St. Catherine of Siena) to turn in to the Parish. If any of the above work or meetings is missed, you are required to complete the assigned make-up work.
Q. How do I get more involved at St. Catherine?
Youth Ministry events are not mandatory for Confirmation. BUT- they are SO MUCH FUN!!! You will be missing out if you don't check them out! All high school students and their friends are welcome to all the youth ministry events! You do not need to be a St. Catherine parishioner to attend Youth Ministry events. There is no sign-up, you just show up!
Watch the bulletin and the website (www.stcatherinechurch.com) for more details. Just note: Some events, especially social events, require permission slips and to sign-up in the youth ministry office, since space may be limited. But many, like the monthly Mass with Youth and GodSpace events are for you to just show up!
Any time you have questions, please call the Youth Ministry Office: 847-426-2217!