High School Confirmation
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amy-allertst-theresa.orgPastoral Associate for Evangelization & Catechesis
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High School Confirmation
High School Confirmation is offered for eligible 9th -12th Graders. -
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Registration is considered complete once:
- candidate and parent(s) have met with the Pastoral Associate and Pastor at the introduction session (or orientation)
- candidate form is received
- parent form is received
- payment has been received
Parent FormCandidate FormPAYMENT PAGE
***The fee for the Confirmation program is $150 per candidate.Guidelines for Confirmation Preparation
St. Theresa Catholic Church offers preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in accordance with Diocese of Austin guidelines. Eligible candidates are able to receive Confirmation as early as age 14 (or grade 9). Generally, eligible means (at minimum) receiving 2 years of comprehensive catechesis immediately prior to Confirmation. This can include being enrolled in a Catholic School or participation in a church catechesis program. The sacrament may be received at the end of the 2nd consecutive year.
An explanation of 7th & 8th Grade comprehensive catechesis can be found on our Catechesis Page.
Requirements:- Attend Mass regularly
- Attend an orientation with the Pastoral Associate:
PARENT(S) ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SESSION WITH THEIR TEEN- Attend and actively participate in all Super Sessions (2 approved absences allowed)
- Complete all assignments
- Attend the Confirmation Retreat at STCC or find and submit information for another Confirmation retreat by October 31st, 2023
- Complete one of the St. Theresa provided service opportunities
Formation"Super Sessions" will be held on Sunday afternoons (1-3:00pm) beginning in October. (See Session Schedule in Documents)
What will happen at the super sessions?- Candidates will gather with their usual small groups and leader
- Attendance will be taken
- There will be a talk/reflection given by an adult leader/video
- Everyone will be given small group questions to discuss
- There will be journaling and activities throughout the session
- We will end with a brief reflection/prayer and announcements
Confirmation Mass
The Diocese of Austin assigns the date and time for every parish Confirmation Mass. We have not been given this information yet. Once the date is assigned, families have the following week to request a letter from the pastor to be Confirmed at another parish if the date is not suitable for their situation.
Who can be a sponsor?
Confirmation sponsors are chosen to witness the Catholic faith to the person being Confirmed. They must be at least 16 years old and a practicing Catholic. This means that the sponsor, if married, has been married by the Church and is practicing the faith in an active, sacramental way and living a life in harmony with the teachings of Christ and his Church. A baptized person who belongs to a non-Catholic ecclesial community may not be a sponsor. The parent of a candidate may not be his or her sponsor. Please click the link for all Sponsor eligibility & requirements.
For Sponsors:
Other than the biggest requirement of being a practicing Catholic in good standing in the Church and attending rehearsal and Confirmation Mass, here are a few ideas of how sponsors can be involved this year:- Attend some, or all, of the supersessions with parents and Confirmandi
- Take your confirmandi out to lunch or dinner once a month to catch up and chat about the faith
- Give your confirmandi a call once a month and ask about the supersession
- Do a community service project together
- Pray a rosary for the confirmandi
- Find ways to support the parents in spiritual formation this year