Confirmation
The Santiam Vicariate Confirmation program prepares high school teens over a two-year period for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Candidates for Confirmation can begin their first year of preparation in their freshman year of high school.
In Year 1, interested youth must:
- Attend weekly Mass at your local parish and sign in.
- Attend the parent/teen informational meeting on October 4th.
- Attend at least 2 youth groups per month on Sunday nights at Regis High School from 6:30 to 8 pm (adoration and teachings) beginning Oct 4th and ending May 2. See the calendar here.
- Attend both 2 retreats: January 22nd-24th and March 6th and 7th.
- Attend Day of Service on April 3rd.
- Participate in 2 community activities.
In Year 2, candidates must:
- Attend weekly Mass at your local parish and sign in.
- Attend all monthly sessions at the parish center at Immaculate Conception from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. The maximum of one session can be missed!
- Attend at least 1 youth group per month on Sunday nights at Regis High School from 6:30 to 8pm (teachings) beginning Oct 4th and ending May 2nd.
- Attend both 2 retreats in YM: January 22nd -24th and March 6th and 7th.
- Attend Day of Service on April 3rd.
- Participate in 2 community activities
2020-2021 Mandatory Dates for Year Two Confirmation
September 27 2nd year Confirmation session (seeking, reasons, reveal) at ICC
October 11 HS Youth Group- teaching (Men’s/women’s)
October 18 2nd year Confirmation session (Brokenhearted, fault, breath) at ICC
November 1 HS Youth Group- teaching (relativism #1)
November 10 Begin 33 days for Marian consecration (small groups)
November 22 2nd year Confirmation session (prodigal, more, new) at ICC
December 6 2nd year Confirmation session (meaning, source) at ICC
December 6 HS Youth Group-teaching (relativism #2)
January 10 HS Youth Group -teaching (relativism #3)
January 22-24 HS Retreat at Christian Renewal Center for 1st and 2nd year Confirmation
February 21 HS Youth Group- teaching (relativism #4)
February 28 2nd year Confirmation session with parents (Enter, Signature) at ICC
March 6-7 NET HS retreat at Regis HS for 1st and 2nd year Confirmation
March 14 2nd year Confirmation session (Burn, Called, power) at ICC
March 14 HS Youth Group- teaching (parent/teen session on faith/communication)
April 3 Day of Service for Confirmation for 1st and 2nd year
April 11 HS Youth Group- teaching (men’s and women’s)
April 18 2nd year Confirmation session (Speak, pathway) at ICC
May 16 Last Confirmation session & practice with sponsors for 2nd year (United, social justice, my purpose) 11:30-4:30PM (practice is from 3:30pm to 4:30pm) at ICC
May 23 Proposed date for Sacrament of Confirmation at ICC at 3pm
For more information, please contact:
Carolyn Rich
Youth Ministry Coordinator