"Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth."
Psalm 104:30
Confirmation at SJV
SJV Confirmation preparation is a 2-year program, usually initiated in the 7th grade, completed in the 8th grade. We feature the One Eight program, from the publishers of Life Teen.
Our program includes:
A relevant, engaging, and relationship-building approach to learning the Catholic faith, and sacrament preparation.
Sound and accurate Church teaching.
Large and small group interactions that challenge teenagers to reach new spiritual depth.
A variety of prayer opportunities taken from the rich tradition of the Catholic Church Community Service offerings.
Special retreat experiences.
In-depth instruction on Catholic Saints, with an opportunity to learn about and share a favorite saint.
Must have received 1st Eucharist before entering this program.
All youth grade 7th or higher are welcome.
Meets on Thursdays 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Sponsor Qualification
Be at least sixteen (16) years of age
Be a Catholic who has been confirmed and has received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist
If married, must be married in the Catholic Church
Be leading a life in harmony with the faith and role to be undertaken
Not be bound by any canonical penalty
Not be the mother or father of the one to be baptized. (Canon 874.2)