Confirmation

Confirmation at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish

WHO? Youth entering the 9th grade are eligible to enroll in the first year of Confirmation.

WHAT? Confirmation is a two-year faith formation journey centered around small group discipleship led by adult volunteers and peer leaders. Youth candidates commit to regular session attendance, yearly retreat experiences, service projects, and active participation in the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass.

WHEN? Sessions are held Sunday afternoons from 3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., which includes Sunday Mass (beginning at 5:00 p.m.) for youth and their families.

WHERE? Youth meet in Mulcahy Center on the OLA Church campus at 3175 Telegraph Rd. in Ventura, CA.

COST? The annual registration fee is $350 and includes the cost of yearly retreats.

Sessions will be held in-person. A tentative list of dates follows.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Click HERE to register

A copy of the teen’s baptism certificate must be provided to the Youth Ministry Office.

2024-2025 OLA Confirmation Year 1

Sessions begin at 3:30 pm and end at 6:00 after 5:00 pm Sunday Mass. Candidates are expected to stay for the duration of the Holy Mass.

April 13^th - The Catholic Church

May 4^th - Death and the Last Things

May 18th - Baptism and the Family of God

June 8th - Year 1 Half-day Retreat - youth attends with parent

A copy of the teen’s baptism certificate must be given to the Youth Ministry Office.

Year 1 Teens do a service project with their small group.

2024-2025 OLA Confirmation Year 2

Sessions begin at 3:30 pm and end at 6:00 after 5:00 pm Sunday Mass. Candidates are expected to stay for the duration of the Holy Mass.

April 27 – Care for God’s Creation

May 17th - Day Retreat 9am to 4pm - youth attend with sponsor

June 1st - Confirmation Day; Mass begins at 5pm

To be Confirmed, the Youth Ministry Office must have a copy of each teen’s baptism certificate. In addition, the teen must complete a Saint Name Report and Sponsor Contact Information form. Teens do a service project with their sponsors on their own and turn in a reflection on the service.