On behalf of the Youth Ministry team, welcome to the St. Benedict Journey to Confirmation Program. This 3-year journey, 2 years of formation and 1 year of preparation for the Holy Sacrament, will provide reflection and growth opportunities for teens in a supportive faith environment.

The Journey reaches teens through many different facets-classes, Edge/Life Teen Life Nights, retreats, service opportunities, praise (in and outside of the Mass), social events, small group discussions, videos, teen mentors, priests, deacons, and dedicated and enthusiastic adult volunteers! Edge is for Middle School Students and Life Nights are for High School Students.  

The Sacrament of Confirmation requires two years of Faith Formation prior to a separate year of Confirmation Prep. We call these three years, Journey One, Two and Three.

The Archdiocese of Atlanta is embarking on an exciting five-year transition for the Sacrament of Confirmation, moving the grade level from 10th grade down to 6th grade.

What is the goal? This shift aims to invite our youth into a deeper relationship with their faith at an earlier age. A cornerstone of this new process is increased parental involvement. We look forward to partnering with you as your children navigate their saint projects, service hours, and retreats.

What does this mean for your child? To ensure a smooth transition, we will be moving the target grade down incrementally each year. The core requirements remain consistent:

• Preparation: Two consecutive years of active faith formation.
• Requirements: Completion of all projects, service hours, and retreats as set forth by our Pastor.

2026–2027 School Year: Confirmation remains in the Spring for students in 10th grade and older.

The Transition (Beginning 2027–2028): We will begin lowering the eligibility age by one grade level each year. During this transition period, the Confirmation ceremony will move to the Fall.

2030–2031 School Year: The transition will be complete. 6th graders and older will be eligible for Confirmation, provided they have completed two years of faith formation.

Teens in Journey One can choose between:

Edge Nights will be twice a month on Sundays from 6-7:30 pm at Taylor Lodge. 8th graders will have their own EDGE time separate from 6th and 7th grade. EDGE nights include a light snack, games, speakers and small groups.

In-person classes are taught by catechists in classrooms. They’ll meet twice a month from 6-7:15 pm on Mondays.

Journey Two teens can choose between:

Life Nights are a community for high schoolers, 9th to 12th grade, to join and grow in faith and fellowship. A light snack, games, speakers and small groups. Large group setting (PLC). Life Nights are 6-7:45 pm twice a month on Sundays.

In-person classes are taught by catechists in classrooms. They’ll meet twice a month from 6-7:15 pm on Mondays.

All Journey Three teens, including our Private Catholic School teens will attend Life Nights on Sundays! Life Nights are 6-7:45 pm twice a month. Journey Three teens are also required to attend one of two Confirmation Retreats.

We welcome any other high school teens to join us at Life Nights on Sundays by registering for Life Teen Only!

Note, please be mindful of your teen’s extra-curricular schedule when registering for class. We only have class twice a month (total of 16) and we only allow 3 absences per school year.