Grades 9 – 12

Confirmation for Youth Grades 9-12

Cheri Posedel
503-364-7202, ext.15
ym@qpsalem.org
cheri@qpsalem.org

Queen of Peace offers a yearly Confirmation preparation program for our high school youth, with the celebration of the Sacrament held during the Easter Season with our Bishop or Archbishop presiding at the Confirmation Mass.

Here at Queen of Peace we emphasize that Confirmation is not a graduation but it is a commencement. Our faith journey is never ending. Teens who receive the Sacrament of Confirmation take the next step of their journey to serve God much like the disciples in the Book of Acts. Youth are the future and hope of our church, but, more important, they are the young church of today. Teens are expected to share their gifts and live out the Gospel through the Holy Spirit.

What are the Confirmation Process Requirements? We offer a two-year Confirmation program. The first year of preparation we ask that the youth be involved in our Youth Ministry opportunities (See our youth ministry page). Our second year is a more intense study of what it means to be fully initiated into the Church, with specialized Confirmation classes, retreats, service opportunities, home studies, WCFF participation, prayer experiences, and other opportunities to enhance their faith journey and prepare for this Sacrament.

Confirmation Expectation 2011-2012

Baptism Information Sheet

Confirmation Requirement Letter

Salem Keizer Vicariate Confirmation Letter

Goals for our Confirmation Program

1. The candidates experience the meaning of initiation into a welcoming community here at Queen of Peace
2. The candidates have a reasonable understanding of the person, mission, and message of Jesus
3. The candidates understand the basic meaning of the church and comprehend the significance and role of the sacraments in the church’s life and in their own life
4. The candidates recognize and appreciate the role and activity of the Holy Sprit in their life and the life of the church
5. The candidates, through their own choice, understand and accept the Rite of Confirmation and prepare to celebrate it in a meaningful way
6. Each candidate come to a better understanding in our Catholic faith and recognition of their God given gifts
7. The candidates have a solid foundation and confidence in their Catholic Identity
8. Each candidate plans the next steps in the growth of their spiritual journey after Confirmation, especially by making a personal commitment to choosing a ministry in which to use their gifts
9. Each member of Queen of Peace welcome these young people into our community with open arms and hearts