A Three Year Journey To Confirmation
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-online 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.
We encourage your questions; contact us anytime. Thank you and God bless.
Rita Anderson, Youth Minister (randerson@stbenedict.net)
Important Documents
Journey One • Typically 8th Grade
Asynchronus lessons accessed online that will include videos and physical books using Altaration and Chosen book/video series (17 lessons total). Quarterly deadlines to complete assignments and to submit to Teen Ministry Office via Google Forms.
Attend Edge meetings a minimum of 8 times on Sunday evenings at Taylor Lodge. Edge meetings include large group components such as speakers, music, testimonies, and games. There are also opportunities to break into small groups for more intimate discussions led by Edge leaders.
Journey Two • Typically 9th Grade
Asynchronus lessons accessed online that will include videos and physical books using Chosen book/video series (12 lessons total). Quarterly deadlines to complete assignments and to submit to Teen Ministry Office via Google Forms. Additional requirements such as Saint Report, Service Hour Log, and Sponsor Verification Form.
Attend Life Teen Life Nights a minimum of 8 times on Sunday evenings. Life Nights will include large group components such as speakers, music, testimonies, and games. There are also opportunities to break into small groups for more intimate discussions led by Core leaders. Also attend one mini-retreat for Journey Two students.
Journey Three • Typically 10th Grade
Requirements such as Confirmation Booklet Questions/Answers, Letter to Father Flood requesting to be confirmed and Service Hour Log.
Attend Life Teen Life Nights a minimum of 10 times on Sunday evenings. Life Nights will include large group components such as speakers, music, testimonies, and games. There are also opportunities to break into small groups for more intimate discussions led by Core leaders. Also attend one mini-retreat for Journey Three students and a full-day Confirmation Retreat on a Saturday (with optional, but strongly recommended Friday night component). Attend Confirmation rehearsal and Confirmation Mass.