St. Malachy Confirmation Prep 2024-2025
In Confirmation, Christians receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit and deepening of baptismal graces needed to grow as mature disciples of Christ in the life of the Church.
At St. Malachy, our Confirmation prep program is a two-year program. While everyone’s journey is unique, most students begin Confirmation preparation in 7th grade and receive Confirmation at the end of their 8th grade year. Our Confirmation prep classes for the 2024-2025 year begin on Sunday September 8th, from 9:30-10:20 am.
Here are the steps you will take on your Confirmation journey.
Worship, receiving the Holy Eucharist and attending Mass is the foundation for growing in your Catholic Faith. Our Confirmation prep program is structured to help you make weekly Mass attendance and daily prayer a lifelong habit.
Attend Chosen on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:20 AM. The Chosen program is a Confirmation Prep curriculum developed by Father Mike Schmitz and Ascension Press. You will enjoy videos, small group discussion, and activities while growing in your faith and community.
Serve, living out your Catholic faith involves serving God and others. We will help you discover how God is uniquely calling you to serve and get you plugged in at our parish and in the wider community.
Choose a Sponsor, in addition to your parents, we ask you to choose a sponsor to be a part of your journey. Pick someone you admire for their Catholic faith and who can help you grow closer to Christ.
Select a saint name, We have so many holy men and women to look up to in our Catholic faith. This is your chance to do some research and find a saint who inspires you to live a holy life. You will write a report on your chosen saint and they will serve as your name when you receive the Sacrament.
Attend retreat We want your Confirmation experience to be impactful and memorable. Our Confirmation retreat is a special morning & afternoon of fun and faith.
Write a letter to Father, it is customary for each Confirmation candidate to write a personal letter to their priest or bishop requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation. The letter is to introduce yourself and to explain your Confirmation preparation experience.
Confirmation Day! The time has come, The day to officially receive the gift of Confirmation. You will gather with your family and sponsor and attend a special Confirmation Mass either in Peoria or at St. Malachy's parish. Date and time TBD