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Confirmation (Grades 7-10)
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"Let each of us accept the truth of the following statement and try to make it our most fundamental principle: Christ’s teaching will never let us down, while worldly wisdom always will. Christ Himself said that this sort of wisdom was like a house with nothing but sand as its foundation, while His own was like a building with solid rock as its foundation."
~ St. Vincent de PaulSpring 2026 Confirmation MassesWednesday, April 15, 2026 - 7:00 PM - Church TBASunday, April 26, 2026 - 2:00 PM - Church TBA
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- Sept 10, 2025, Family Email
- Links
- Choosing Your Confirmation Name
- Areas of Preparation
- Choosing Your Sponsor
- We need your help!
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Welcome to the 2025-2026 Confirmation Program! I’m excited to begin this year with all of you as we step into a new format and new program — Chosen: Your Journey to Confirmation.Why Chosen?This program is dynamic, engaging, and designed to speak directly to teens. Every student will receive the same teachings, while our small group model ensures they have a safe space to reflect, discuss, and build friendships. Students will sit in small groups at tables on the 2nd floor of the Parish Center. Lessons and videos will be presented to the entire group at once, while small group sharing and discussions will happen at their tables. Each table group will essentially function as their “class.”Program Expectations
- Attend Confirmation Kick Off meeting on Sunday, October 5 — Join us for the 11:30 AM Mass at St. Agnes Church and stay for the meeting immediately following in the church.
- Attend Class & Mass regularly; 12 sessions total (Year 2 includes a Saturday retreat instead of one Sunday class).
- Earn 10 Confirmation Credits (experiences that help teens live their faith — things like Mass, Adoration, service, and parish events).
We know life is busy! Sports, drama, dance, and family events will sometimes conflict — and that’s okay. But in most cases, the time commitment for Confirmation is lighter than many of the other activities your teens are already part of. We ask for your support in encouraging them to give these 12 Sundays their “Yes.” Sometimes it just takes a quick conversation with a coach or director to make space for that one hour — and it can make a big difference in their faith journey.Beyond the ClassroomConfirmation prep isn’t just about the classroom — it’s about living the Catholic faith. This year we’re excited to offer:- Parish-Wide Outdoor Mass & Picnic: THIS Sunday, September 14 at 10:30 AM, St. Athanasius Lawn. Click HERE for details.
- Seasonal Events such as our Family Hike → Saturday, October 18 at 10:00 AM, Charles W. Ward Reservation in Andover. A chance to get outdoors, build community, and enjoy God’s creation together.
- First Sundays Youth Group (Nov–May, 5:30–7:00 PM) → Service, snacks, games, and community. Teens will have a chance to live their faith in fun and meaningful ways.
- Ongoing Service Opportunities → We’ll continue to partner with parish ministries and community organizations to help teens grow into a habit of serving others, just as Jesus did.
More information will be provided on the parish website as well as in upcoming parish bulletins.We’ll Ignite a Spark. Will You Fan the Flames?With over 200 students across Grades 7–10, we need a strong team of adults to walk alongside our teens as they grow in faith through prayer, service, and community. Whether you lead a small group, track attendance, set up a Sign Up Genius, shop for supplies, supervise service projects, play games, or support our Youth Mass, your gifts of time and presence will make a difference. All volunteers will be supported in their role — and by serving, you’ll find your own faith and connection to our parish community grow deeper.How will you support us? Adult Volunteer Interest FormAnd Last, but Certainly Not Least…We are honored to have Archbishop Richard Henning celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation with our Year 2 candidates this spring! We have been assigned the following dates:- Wednesday, April 15 @ 7p - Church TBD
- Sunday, April 26 @ 2p - Church TBD
The Confirmation page on the parish website has the most up-to-date information—a few dates had to be adjusted, so if you added them to your personal calendar earlier this summer, please double-check for changes.I’m really looking forward to kicking off this journey with you and your families. Thanks for saying “yes” to this important step in your teen’s faith — it’s going to be a great year!With gratitude,Michelle GoldnerYouth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator781-944-0490 x230
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Choosing Your Confirmation Name
One of the traditional practices in the Church at the time of Confirmation is choosing a name that will remind you of this sacrament and to signify your new and deeper awareness of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. If the choice is made to add a new name, it is to be a Christian name. It should reflect a saint whom you can admire and imitate.
Candidates are required to choose a Saint's name to become their Confirmation name and should be a person they wish to emmulate. If you are choosing to use your given name as your Confirmation Name, you will write your given name on the online form.
Check out some web-sites to learn more about some people who really lived the “Catholic Way of Life.”
http://www.catholic.org/saints/
Biggest & Best List of Confirmation Saints (for guys and girls)
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/sort/
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Areas of PreparationAs Catholics, we are called, and Chosen, by God to affirm our faith in the
Sacrament of Confirmation, completing our Initiation into the Catholic Church.
Our Mission: lead families to a deeper faith as they support their
Confirmation candidates on this important journey.1. Sunday Mass
Youth Mass 5:30 PM - twice a month. See calendar for dates.Mass, the central act of worship of the Church, which culminates in celebration of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the "Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church.2. Small Group Meetings
- Confirmation preparation is a 2-year process. Candidates meet in Small Groups led by a volunteer Catechist, and remain in their Small Group for both years of preparation.
- A NOTE ON STUDENTS ATTENDING CATHOLIC SCHOOL - Students enrolled in a Catholic School are not required to attend the 1st year of preparation. These candidates are required to attend their 2nd year of preparation. We encourage and invite these Catholic School candidates to make the two-year journey of preparation in the Spirit of community with their Confirmation Candidate peers and with our Parish.
3. Christian Service
Putting Faith into action. Core to Jesus' teaching is the Gospel mandate to serve, tying the concept of service to scripture and a greater lesson. Christian service is a central tenet of the Catholic faith and therefore a key aspect to Confirmation Preparation.Submit Confirmation Service form as each activity is completed: CONFIRMATION SERVICE FORM
There are many needs within and beyond the parish.
To make this program a success, we are seeking dedicated volunteers. All volunteers will be supported in their efforts, and by serving this program. You will be rewarded with a deeper faith and a stronger connection within our Parish community. If you feel called to serve or would like more information, please contact Michelle Goldner or fill out this Volunteer Interest Form.Together, let's help our youth and families grow in faith!
Catechists: approximately 15-20 adults to guide our candidates in faith formation
Classroom Helpers: adults to assist across classrooms and support our catechists
Service Coordinators: adults to help organize and supervise service opportunities for our Parish youth
Youth Mass Volunteers: adults to assist during youth Masses and help foster a welcoming environment
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Choosing Your Sponsor
Confirmation Name & Sponsor Form
The Sponsor is fully initiated into the Catholic Faith (having been Confirmed) and is of minimum age of 16 years old.
Our Community welcomes you and your family to join us on the journey with your candidate the next two years of their preparation for the sacrament and beyond! We are a family orientated community that is actively embracing it's role in the works of Missionary Discipleship. It is important that when Confirmed each young person is encouraged to serve the Church with their God given talents as well as feel confident to evangelize others, a Sponsor's support is vital.
Choosing your sponsor is one of the most important decisions that students will make during the preparation process. It requires discernment and prayer. A sponsor needs to be willing and able to make the faith journey with the candidate.
Archdiocese guidelines for Confirmation sponsors: Information
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We need your help!Together, let's help our youth and families grow in faith!
To make this program a success, we are seeking dedicated volunteers. All volunteers will be supported in their efforts, and by serving this program. You will be rewarded with a deeper faith and a stronger connection within our Parish community. If you feel called to serve or would like more information, please contact Michelle Goldner or fill out this Volunteer Interest Form.
Catechists: approximately 15-20 adults to guide our candidates in faith formation
Classroom Helpers: adults to assist across classrooms and support our catechists
Service Coordinators: adults to help organize and supervise service opportunities for our Parish youth
Youth Mass Volunteers: adults to assist during youth Masses and help foster a welcoming environment