Parish of St. Benedict

Preparation for the sacrament of the Eucharist with Confirmation is provided to all children in 3rd grade or older who have completed preparation for Reconciliation and are currently involved in religious formation through Journey of Faith for Families, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, St. John Bosco Catholic School, or another approved method of religious education in accordance with Diocesan policy.

Recognizing parents as the first catechists of their children, families are given the tools to prepare their children for these sacraments. Parents attend all meetings with students and are responsible for preparation at home with the family. At meetings, parents and students will be engaged in presentations by the Pastor and Formation staff, or in scriptural meditations that will help with their understanding of this sacrament. At home, parents will work with their children in textbooks and to complete other handouts and projects. In addition, students are asked to attend the Eucharistic Confirmation Celebration retreat.

The goal of this program is to create opportunities for growth and understanding of the liturgy, while preparing children to receive the Eucharist for life and to be sealed in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Through this process, the whole family benefits in the understanding of these sacraments, participating more actively in the liturgy and the Eucharist, and responding to the Spirit’s call in their lives. Families grow closer to one another and deepen their relationship with God.

Cost: There is a fee of $45.
Meeting dates: Please see the Calendar of Events for meeting dates and times.
Volunteers must have Safe Environment Training and complete training for the ministry.