Welcome to St. Margaret Mary’s Confirmation program. The calendar below is for year 1 Confirmation students. Remember, your commitment for the year is to attend each class and your retreat. Please keep your schedule posted where you and your family can see it so that they may support your commitment to your sacramental journey.
Instructions: On your class day please login to Zoom via the link above at 7:00 PM. For the weeks with a video lesson, please watch the video and answer questions before you attend class.
Please sign up for our text message communication. This is the main way for us to send you important information about your child’s activities and events throughout the year.
Year 1 students: Text @margaret1 to the number 81010
Year 1 parents: Text @parentyr1 to the number 81010
Confirmation Year 1 Retreat
DATE: Monday, February 22nd TIME: Starts promptly at 6:00pm, ends at 9:00pm WHERE: This will be a digital retreat online.
If anyone is using a Mobile device or tablet, you must download the Bluejeans app to participate. There is no need to download anything on a computer.
Please log on 15 minutes prior to retreat start time to ensure there are no wifi connection issues and please join with your camera on.
Please sign in with your first and last name. No nicknames or profanity. We also ask that the youth are dressed modestly. No pajamas or clothing with profanity.
Welcome! The 2024 – 2025 Confirmation season will begin on September 16th for Monday participants and September 17th for Tuesday participants. Registration will be closing soon for the 2024 / 2025 season for both online and in-person registration. For more information, please call the faith formation office at 909-591-7400 or go to our registration page at:
The Confirmation team and I are looking forward to sharing this journey of faith with you and your family. We are very excited that you have chosen to receive this sacrament. We are all praying for you and we all hope this year will be a time of great spiritual growth.
During this journey, you will be given the opportunity to learn more about your Catholic faith and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “Preparing for Confirmation should lead the Christian (you) toward a friendship and union with Christ and the Holy Spirit.” So get ready for a wonderful journey.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us or any of the catechist.
Contact Information:
Joe Chiuppi, Director of Confirmation & Youth Ministry Email: jchiuppi@sbdiocese.org Phone Number: 909-591-7400 Ext. 232
Confirmation Calendar 2024-2025
Monday Sessions September 16 and 23 October 7 and 21 November 4 and 18 December 2 and 16 January 13 and 27 February 10 March 3, 17, 31 April 14 and 28 May 12
Tuesday Sessions September 17 and 24 October 8 and 22 November 5 and 19 December 3 and 17 January 14 and 28 February 11 March 4 and 18 April 1, 15 and 29 May 13
Class Start time: 6:55pm. Class time starts promptly at 7:00pm. Students need to arrive at least 5 minutes before class starts.
Make up class. If approved, Monday students can attend Tuesday class (or vice versa) in order to make up a missed class. Or they can attend our Sunday youth ministry sessions on specific nights to make up a class. Please contact Joe to ensure there is space and to schedule your make up class.
Retreat dates:
Confirmation Year 1 – Friday, January 24th from 6pm to 10pm.
Confirmation Year 2 – November 22nd – 24th at Sacred Heart Retreat Camp.
Confirmation Year 3 – March 7th – 9th at Sacred Heart Retreat Camp.
Youth Ministry Sundays – Our program hosts youth ministry nights two Sundays a month after the 5pm Mass. The youth ministry will meet in the teen center for conversations about faith or for special activities like cooking or painting. These activities begin in October and continue until June. Check our website for more information.
Confirmation Information Packet
This information packet will give you an overview of the program, including parent participation and the expectations for your student. Please read over the brochure to fully understand the commitment to the Confirmation process and how our program functions.
The process of preparing for Confirmation culminates during the third year of participation. To ensure you have completed your commitments, please click the following link. It will give you more information about your final projects, including the writing of a saint paper and picking a sponsor.
Confirmation is our yes to being “Christ Like”, and we must reflect Christ in our actions. Therefore, we journey with those preparing for Confirmation in serving our “neighbor” as Christ served. We ask our teens to think outwardly by paying attention to those who are hurting and struggling. Then we give of our time and talents to help those in need. God calls us to serve and we say, “Here I am, Lord!” It is our hope that our teens receive the Sacrament asking how can I be of service to my parish and the community at large.
Guidelines & Requirements:
All confirmation candidates will be responsible for a total of 20 Hours of service due at the end of their third year. It is suggested that students finish at least five hours after their first year. It is suggested that students finish at least 10 hours by the completion of their second year. It is the student’s responsibility to sign in and out at service events, so hours can be recorded by the coordinator.
If a student is participating in service projects outside of our program, then they must turn in this service hours sheet. We will only take up to 10 hours from other programs as we want each candidate to serve with their fellow classmates in an effort to foster community.
Offsite service hours should reflect work done beyond the usual chores and duties done at home or regular service done for school activities and or clubs/sports.
Examples would include: Lector, Altar Server, Usher/Greeter, Religious Education Aide, Church Cleaners or feeding the homeless, reading to seniors, volunteering at a shelter, library, or city program, etc. to name a few.
As a way to ensure your student does not fall behind due to absences we have created an online program that will allow your student to make-up a maximum of three missed classes. Please note: this is not intended to replace in-person learning. Before you make-up a class please contact the office to ensure this option is available for your student. For more information click here:
Please sign up for our text message communication. This is the main way for us to send you important information about your child’s activities and events throughout the year.
Year 1 Parent: Text @parentyr1 to the phone number 81010
Year 2 Parent: Text @parentyr2 to the phone number 81010
Year 3 parents: Text @parentyr3 to the phone number 81010
Welcome! The Confirmation team and I are looking forward to sharing this journey of faith with you and your family. We are very excited that you have chosen to receive this sacrament. We are all praying for you and we all hope this year will be a time of great spiritual growth.
This year will look a bit different from those in the past, but we are still excited to learn, share, serve and grow spiritually with you (and have some fun, too).
During this journey, you will be given the opportunity to learn more about your Catholic faith and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: “Preparing for Confirmation should lead the Christian (you) toward a more intimate union with Christ and the Holy Spirit. So get ready for a wonderful journey.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me or any of the catechist.
Contact Information:
Joe Chiuppi, Confirmation Coordinator & Youth Minister Email: jchiuppi@sbdiocese.org Phone Number: 909-591-7400 Ext. 232
Orientation
Before we begin the new Confirmation season we would like to introduce you to our program. Please take some time to watch the video below. The parent orientation video will explain the Confirmation program and our expectations for the year during Covid. The Student Orientation video will give the student a small introduction to our program and explanation on how to use our website and technology to stay connected to our program.
Parent Orientation Video Student Orientation Video
Mandatory Sign Up
This is how we will communicate through the year.
St. Margaret Mary’s confirmation program will use TEXT MESSAGES to send you important information about your child’s activities and events throughout the year. This is our main form of communication to our parents, so please ensure you sign up today.
Example: message for year 1 parents Instructions: Use your cell phone and type the phone number 81010. In the message area type the message above based on the year your student is enrolled in. Once you sign up you will receive a welcome text welcoming you to the confirmation program. If anyone has trouble with the number 81010, they can try texting to (909) 810-2900.