Teen Confirmation
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confirmation photos
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C1 Retreat 2018 - Gifted by the Holy Spirit, Called by Name
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LinC Retreat 2k18: Never Too Far Gone
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Confirmation Mass 2016
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Santa Maria's Confirmation program is an approximately two-year program that runs during the academic year (usually September through May). Candidates will have the opportunity for:
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Sunday Sessions
See what's up at our twice-monthly-ish Sunday meetings where we'll explore our faith, learn how to talk to each other about what really matters, and dive into what it means to YOU to be a young Catholic! Our curriculum is loosely based on Dynamic Catholic's Decision Point program.
C1 (First-Year Candidates):
5:00pm-7:45pm, starting with Mass in the Church and ending in the Youth RoomC2 (Second-Year Candidates):
3:00pm-6:00pm, starting in the Youth Room and ending with Mass in the Church -
Youth Masses
Each Sunday we have a Confirmation session, the 5:00pm Mass will be a Youth Mass, where our youth and teens will lead worship with their music, ministry of the Word, and hospitality.
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The 20% Project
When we meet, 20% of our classroom time will be given to your "20% Project: Where Passion, Vocation, and Need Meet." This is a project to get you thinking about what your mission is in the world, what God created you for - by looking at the intersection of what you love (passion), what God gifted you to be good at (vocation), and what you see the world is missing (need).
Get some inspiration at 20time.org, or listen to these students' WIDE range of 20Time projects - super involved to pretty simple.
Download our 20% Project Syllabus
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Overnight Retreats
Each year we have at least two overnight retreat opportunities: the C1 Retreat (for first-year candidates) and the C2 Retreat (for second-year candidates). Other options include the Life in Christ Retreat with St. Charles Borromeo and other themed retreats.
These weekends are a great way to disconnect from the craziness of life, spend some time with your friends, and learn how to hang out with Christ. They're totally awesome!
The C1 and C2 Retreats are included in your YM Registration fees. Keep an eye out to make sure you take advantage of all the opportunities you can!2017-2018 Confirmation Retreats
C2 Retreat: "FIAT: God is Calling You"
2:00pm Saturday, October 14 - 7:30pm Sunday, October 15
Lafayette Retreat Center ( Get Directions)
LinC Retreat: Life in Christ
Friday, January 19 - Sunday, January 21 (times TBA)
Camp St. Francis, Aptos ( Get Directions)
C1 Retreat: "Gifted by the Holy Spirit"
Friday, March 9 - Sunday, March 11
Depart Orinda by 4pm Fri; pick-up at 10am Sun
Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center ( Get Directions)
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Twilight Retreat and Rehearsal Dinner
Each year before the Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated, those receiving the Sacrament gather with their sponsors in the Parish Hall for an evening retreat. Together, they're led through guided reflections on the readings, symbols, gestures, and prayers of the Rite of Confirmation. This event also includes time for relaxed fellowship with dinner together, as well as a rehearsal of the Confirmation Mass in the Church so everyone knows "who does what, and stands where, when"!
This year's Candidate and Sponsor Twilight Retreat and Rehearsal Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 5:00-7:30pm. -
Saturdays of Service
About once a month we'll offer a service opportunity for you to experience the different ways of serving God. We might feed the hungry, play catch with the elderly, or restore native habitats - it just depends on what options arise!
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* Contact: Megan Arteaga | 925-254-2426 x308 | megan@smparish.org