SJW, HF and Loyola 10th grade students spend their 10th grade year in Faith Formation classes at their Parishes or at Loyola Catholic School. Included in the Faith Formation at the parishes are the following: guest speakerevents, praying the rosary, attending a Net Retreat, receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance, speding time before the Jesus in the Eucharist at Adoration, leading Stations of the Cross, and celebrating Masses with their class. Loyola students are welcome to attend all special events.
At the Confirmation Orientation meeting, students and parents receive Orienation Packets and explanations of the two year process leading them to Confirmation in the Spring of 10th grade.
In addition to attending Faith Formation classes, 10th graders will attend Mass weekly, filling out Homily Notes to help reflect on the Scriptures and the Homily. Participating in the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass helps us know and understand our faith, and encourages us to live and love as Catholics following Jesus Christ in our daily lives.
Service to others allows God to show us what He can do through us by using our gifts and talents. 10th graders will serve their families, parish, and community during this formative year. Youth Masses, held the first Sunday of each month, will be an important opportunity to serve.
Choosing a Sponsor and a Saint is discerned and decided over time. In 10th grade, students will research and discuss these choices and let their Sponsor and Saint know that they have been chosen by December 1. A Saints report and poster will be presented to the 8th grade class in February. Sponsors will attend a meeting and the Rite of Enrollment in January, and assist in formation of faith with Confirmation Candidates.
Interviews with Fr. Tim Reker, held in March, help Confirmation Candidates during their period of discernment. Students will then write a Letter to the Bishop requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Confirmation will be in April or May, 2023, TBD. What a blessing to choose to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation!