Teen Confirmation
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Online Registration Form
Patron Saint Form (4/13/21)
2022-2023 Program Calendar (7/12/22)
Parent Volunteer Sign-Ups
Confirmation Parent-Student Handbook
Diocesan Liability Release Form -
confirmation photos
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Catholic Link
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Let's talk logistics.
Santa Maria's Confirmation program runs over two years of programming and includes a lot of different parts. Last year, we got a little creative. This year, we're continuing that vibe so you get a great program that works for every learning style! Here are some questions you may have about this year's programming!
Click here for the 2022-2023 program year calendar!
This year, we're back to 100% in person - thanks be to God!
Is Confirmation 100% online or 100% in person?
What are we going to do at meetings?
Our meetings are for talking about big ideas, like the meaning of life, God's call for us, and how to make the world a better placee.. We'll be gathering to connect, hear a talk, read Scripture, and chat in small groups!
When should I start Confirmation?
Why not now? Most of our teens start the Confirmation program as freshmen, but we also get a few sophomores. It's not unheard of for a junior or senior to join the program as well, though!
Because our program runs over two academic years (about 18 months of actual programming), we recommend starting as a freshman! You'll have more time to really dive into this amazing process of growing in faith, confidence, and spirituality, and will have those benefits for the rest of your life! -
Parish Meetings
See what's up at our twice monthly-ish Sunday Parish Meetings in the Youth Room 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!
C1 (First-Year Candidates):
5pm Mass to 7:45pmC2 (Second-Year Candidates):
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Overnight Retreats
We are currently tentatively planning two options for the overnight retreat for the 2022-2023 Confirmation program year. They are usually scheduled from Fri evening to Sun noon over 3-day weekends to allow an extra day for homework and rest for our teens!
SAVE THE DATES for Retreat:
Confirmation Retreat at Mount Hermon: Veteran's Day Weekend, November 2022
Life in Christ Retreat at Camp St. Francis: March 17-19, 2023
Our teens usually join us for one overnight per year, but for obvious reasons, the last couple years were a little different! We're hoping to pick it back up this year though, because according to the teens, the retreat weekends are always the most popular weekends of our program. :) -
* Contact: Megan Arteaga | 925-254-2426 x308 | marteaga@santamariaorinda.com