St. Anthony of Padua Confirmation Program
Confirmación en Español OPRIMA AQUÍ
Candidates for Confirmation must be at least 16 years of age and a Junior in high school to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. A two-year preparation program is required, starting during the student’s Sophomore year. For additional information on our Confirmation program, contact Sharon Christison at 439-0124 ext. 117 or email schristison@stanthonyfresno.org
In Confirmation, those who are anointed, share more completely in the mission of Jesus Christ and the fullness of the Holy Spirit with which he is filled so that their lives may give off “the aroma of Christ”, CCC1152
First Year Confirmation: 2020-2021
October 4th – 7:00pm
For teens health and safety, we will begin the year with online and virtual meetings, until such a time that we can meet in person. We appreciate your understanding.
Confirmation is a two-year program for High School students who are sophomores and older. Confirmation candidates usually meet Sunday evenings with our Life Teen Youth Group. Meetings would consist of attending the Life Teen 6:00 pm mass and then the Life Night in the Event Center until 9:00 pm. However, due to COVID-19 regulations and the health and safety of our parishioners, we cannot have 6:00 pm mass or large in-person meetings.
Online/Virtual Confirmation 1 Meetings
Meetings will be virtual or emailed out until December 31st. When we can meet in person, I will send out notices two weeks in advance. Our first meeting will be October 4th at 7:00pm.
Sunday Life Nights 7:00pm – 8:30pm Meetings will be approximately twice per month* on Sunday evenings and cover a variety of topics emphasizing community-building, service projects, and review of Catholic teaching.
*If your teen is currently enrolled at SJM, they only need to attend the meetings in parenthesis on the calendar provided in the Confirmation 1 packet.
Each teen is required to complete the following additional items during the two-year program: a retreat experience*, complete 15 hours of service, and attend youth day.
*A retreat for SJM that will count toward your confirmation preparation.
Registration packets must be turned in by September 29th.
This is an important date because we will need to email you meeting information.
- You can register and pay online. The fee is $100.00 for this year. If you need to make payments, arrangements can be made. Do not let money be a reason not to register.
- Additional forms will be sent in an attachment once you have completed your online registration. The forms can be scanned and emailed or sent by mail to St. Anthony of Padua, 5770 N Maroa, and 93704 attn: Sharon.
- Please include a copy of your teen’s Baptism and First Communion Certificate.
If you have any questions you can call Sharon Christison 559-439-0124×117.
Second Year Confirmation: 2020-2021
Oct 25th – 7:00pm
For teens health and safety, we will begin the year with online and virtual meetings, until such a time that we can meet in person. We appreciate your understanding.
Confirmation 2 is open to juniors and seniors who have completed their first-year sessions. Meetings will be virtual or emailed out until December 31st. When we can meet in person, I will send out notices two weeks in advance. Our first meeting will be October 25th at 7:00pm.
Online/Virtual Confirmation 2 Meetings
Tuesday Journey Nights (3) 7:00pm– 8:30pm Journey Nights cover topics of Catholic teaching specific toward the sacrament of Confirmation. All meeting dates will be available and on our website by Oct. 4th. This year meetings will be online only due to restrictions that are in place.
Sunday Life Nights 7:00pm – 8:30pm Candidates are required* to attend Sunday meetings that are calendared as teaching nights. Meetings will be virtual or emailed out until December 31st. When we can meet in person, I will send out notices two weeks in advance.
*Currently enrolled SJM teens attend only the nights that are in parenthesis on the calendar.
Day of Reflection – This mandatory retreat before Confirmation for the Sponsor and teen is TBA.
Each teen is required to complete the following additional items during the two-year program: a retreat experience*, complete 15 hours of service, and attend youth day. If they have attended one in year 1, they have completed this requirement.
*A retreat for SJM that will count toward your confirmation preparation.
Registration packets must be turned in no later than October 15th
This is an important date because we will need to email you meeting information.
- You can register and pay online. The fee is $100.00 for this year. If you need to make payments, arrangements can be made. Do not let money be a reason not to register.
- Additional forms will be sent in an attachment once you have completed your online registration. The forms can be scanned and emailed or sent by mail to St. Anthony of Padua, 5770 N Maroa, 93704 attn: Sharon.
- Please include a copy of your teens Baptism and First Communion Certificate.
For additional information on our Confirmation program, contact Sharon Christison at 439-0124 ext. 117 or email schristison@stanthonyfresno.org
Volunteer Information
- Core Member Information Flyer
- Core Youth Leader Volunteer Application
- Life Teen Volunteer Application