"While the world changes, the cross stands firm." 
 —St. Bruno 
  
 "I wish not merely to be called a Christian, but also to be Christian." 
 —St. Ignatius of Antioch 

We are honored to accompany you on your journey to an ever-deeper relationship with Jesus. Sometimes, as St. Ignatius of Antioch suggested above, we do things in order to be called Christian.  Confirmation is often one of those “things.”  It is what we do.  We are Baptized, make our first (and regrettably, sometimes the last) confession, our first communion, and then it is time to be confirmed. It can all be very routine. 
The Sacraments are beautiful gifts from God.  They are very real encounters with Christ Jesus – whether or not it feels that way to us! 
 
Confirmation preparation at The Holy Name of Jesus is a period of accompaniment.  This is YOUR journey.  That is why at The Holy Name of Jesus we have coined the term, "Your Journey Towards Confirmation." During this journey, you will walk alongside your peers, catechists and youth ministers as we dive deep into the beauty, truth, and goodness of our Catholic Christian faith. 

Your journey will include the following five elements: 
Award Winning Catechesis Programs through Ascension Press. 
WOVEN High School Ministry nights. 
One-on-One Spiritual accompaniment. 
Service Opportunities based on the Corporal & Spiritual Works of Mercy. 
Inspiring Retreats 
Whole Family Catechesis

 Teens are to complete the following:  
 

1. Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation (15 sessions in Fall and Spring) 
2. YOU!: The Theology of the Body for Teens (12 sessions in Fall) 
3. VENTURE: The Bible Timeline for High School (12sessions in Spring) 
4. Family Catechesis:
   1. Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (1-day Family Workshop) 
   2. SEEK (1-day Family Workshop) 
5. Monthly WOVEN Youth nights. 
6. Weekend Teen Retreat and Day Retreat
7. Service Opportunities Based on the Corporal Works of Mercy
8. One-on-one spiritual accompaniment 

Parents are encouraged to attend our monthly parent formation nights as well as a Family 1-day workshop. 

 
 Teens should begin in 9th or 10th grade. Diocesan policy states that a teen must be at least 16 years of age by April 1st in the year they are to be Confirmed. Confirmation takes place in May each year. A teen can finish the requirements in two years. 
  
 Teens attending a Catholic High School participate in the following two courses: 
Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed; & You: Life, Love & the Theology of the Body courses; 
 All other elements of Confirmation preparation listed above remain in place for Catholic High School Students.  This should take one academic year to complete.   
  
 Retreat fees* are billed separately through the Office of Youth Ministry.
 *  Retreat fees are subject to change. Please consult retreat registration information for current fee,