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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.

September 8—Games-Community Building

September 22 – Parents attend with teen—Informational Presentation

October 6—Games-Getting to Know You-Team Building

October 20— Empowering the Children Presentation

October 23 – XLT Night (exalt- Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) - Parents attend with teen, Families Welcome!

November 3— Large Group- The Creed

November 24— God-Creator & Father

December 15 – Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy – Sin & the Fall

January 5 – Jesus-God & Man

January 24-26 – Year 1 Retreat, Forest Home-Ojai

February 2 – Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy – The Trinity and the Holy Spirit

March 2 – The Catholic Church

March 16 – Death and the Last Things

March 19 – XLT Night (exalt- Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) - Parents attend with teen, Families Welcome!

March 30 — Discovering Jesus in the Sacraments

April 13 — Discovering Jesus in the Mass

May 4 — Baptism and the Family of God

June 1 — Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy — The Sacrament of Confirmation

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.

August 25 – The Sacrament of Confirmation

September 15 – Parents attend with teen – Informational Presentation

September 29 – Encounter Jesus in the Bible

October 13 – Empowering the Children Presentation

October 23 – XLT Night (exalt- Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) Parents attend with teen, Families Welcome!

October 27 – Prayer-Our Capacity for God

November 10 – Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy– Stewardship and Servant Leadership

November 15-17 – Year 2 Retreat, Forest Home-Ojai

December 8 – Sponsor attend with teens – Social Justice

January 12 – Life and Dignity of the Human Person

January 19 – Call to Family, Community & Participation

February 23– Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy— Rights & Responsibilities

March 9 – Option for the Poor & Vulnerable

March 19 – XLT Night (exalt- Praise & Worship, Speaker & Adoration 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the Church) Parents attend with teen, Families Welcome!

March 23 – Dignity of Work

April 5 – Confirmation Interviews: 1-3 pm

April 6 – Parents attend with teen for their own Catechetical Lesson led by Clergy– Solidarity

April 27 – Care for God’s Creation

May 18 – Tools of Holiness

TBD – Year 2 Day Retreat with Sponsor: 9 am to 4 pm – Mulcahy Center

TBD– Confirmation Day 5:00 pm Sunday Mass

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.