Confirmation Program
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Be inspired by the example of your Patrons! Accept into your hearts and minds the sevenfold gift of the Holy Spirit! Recognize and believe in the power of the Spirit in your lives!”
Pope Benedict XVI, World Youth Day, Sydney, Australia
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The Oneight Confirmation Preparation Program at St. John Eudes is for High School level students. Those interested in adult Confirmation Preparation should contact the Parish Office (818) 341-3680 or visit the RCIA Webpage.
The High School program is a two year process involving monthly meetings, two retreats (one 1-day and one weekend retreat), and service projects. Any High School student may enroll but classes are closed after September 30th.
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Oneight FAQs
Who can register?
Any teen who is currently in High School.
How often do we meet?
Once a month from Sept-May usually on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm in Grill Hall. There are a few exceptions noted on the schedule when we meet on Sunday afternoons.
What's required?
To register please download our Registration Packet. *Beginning with registration for 2011 all Confirmation candidates must have completed an additional year of Religious Education or Middle School Youth Ministry after receiving First Holy Communion or attended Catholic School in order to register. Those who have not will be required to participate in additional formation before beginning Confirmation Preparation.
What if I miss a class?
You must make up that class and only 2 classes can be missed before you are dropped from the program and must repeat your year of formation.
When is Registration due?
Registrations are due Sept. 30 - no additional students will be taken after that date.
What is the Schedule and the Makeup Assignments?
Schedule for Year One Click on Date to Download Makeup Assignment |
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| Year One Catechetical Dates |
Topic and/or Ritual/Rite |
Time |
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| Sun. | 09/20/09 | Why Confirmation - Called to Witness (Beginning the Journey blessing) | 4:00 - 7:00 pm | |
| Wed. | 10/07/09 | I AM -Existence of God | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Wed. | 11/04/09 | The Plan - God's Plan of Salvation | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Sun. | 12/06/09 | Supper Time (Ritual of Promise) - Jesus in the Mass | 4:00 - 7:00 pm | |
| Wed. | 01/13/10 | Touching Safety | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Wed. | 02/03/10 | Outward Signs - Jesus in the Sacraments (Reconciliation Opportunity) | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Wed. | 03/24/10 | I Believe - The Creed | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Mon. - Wed. |
04/19/10 - 04/21/10 |
Faith Festival - Year 1 Retreat | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Wed | 05/12/10 | More Than Words - Personal Prayer | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
Schedule for Year Two Click on Date to Download Makeup Assignment |
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| Year Two Catechetical Dates |
Topic and/or Ritual/Rite |
Time |
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| Sun. | 09/27/09 | Truth be Told (Continuing the Journey) - Making Moral Decisions | 4:00 - 7:00 pm | |
| Wed. | 10/21/09 | Finish Line - Death and Dying | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Wed. | 11/18/09 | Touching Safety | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Wed. | 12/09/09 | The Sacrament of Confirmation - Confirmation | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Wed. | 01/27/10 | The Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Wed. | 02/10/10 | Living Legacy - Mary/Communion of Saints | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Fri. | 02/26/10 | Confirmation Retreat | ||
| Sat. | 02/27/10 | Confirmation Retreat | ||
| Sun. | 02/28/10 | Confirmation Retreat | ||
| Wed. | 03/10/10 | Your Turn - Christian Service/ Catholic Social Teaching | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |
| Wed. | 04/28/10 | One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic - The Roman Catholic Church | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | |