Year 1 Confirmation Candidates will soon be Year 2! Candidates and their parent(s)/guardian(s) are asked to register and attend a Confirmation informational meeting to discuss the journey of preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. There are two meetings to choose from; Sunday, April 30 or Sunday, June 4, both from 7-8:30 pm. Please sign up for one of the meetings here:

Year 1 Parent/Candidate Confirmation Informational Meetings

June 10, 2023 @ 5 pm

Romans 12:2 inspires and reminds us that God came to change the world, not conform to it. We see through the pressure of society, youth are under a lot of pressure to be of this world and be attached to what the world can offer, rather than see the world itself as a gift and desire to share about the life of our Creator, Jesus Christ.  How is this done? Through a small group modeled program that is mentor-based; one that is easily individualized and expects more from our teens than their simple attendance. The young teens preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation deserve good formation to lead them deeper into their faith and invites them to encounter Jesus Christ in a real and authentic way.

For families who have youth who will be sophomores (10th grade) in 2022-2023, you should have recieved a letter in the mail and an email at the beginning of June 2022. Contact Maria if you haven't yet.

The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated during sophomore year. Confirmation prep begins freshman year at Saints John and Paul with participation in Parish Intergenerational Faith Formation and an informational meeting in the spring. Your second year (sophomore year) is when you will be begin the below tasks. You must be a parishioner to go through Confirmation prep at Saints John and Paul. 

Please email Maria Haas OR call the office at 515-967-3796 for more information about the Confirmation program!

Year 2 Confirmandi Small Groups have officially started!
Please be praying for the 33 teens preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Oct-May: Your 6 small group meetings
• April 23 (12:15-5:00pm): Year 2 Confirmation Retreat
• June 10 (12-1:30pm): Rehearsal
• June 10 (5:00pm): Confirmation Mass

All year two candidates must meet with Father Mark for a chat, similar to the one with Maria at the beginning. Please use this Signup Genius to schedule your meeting time. 

Signup- Chat with Father Mark

• We have one last faith formation, May 7 & 10!
• Parent and Teen informational meetings are April 30 and June 4 @7:00-8:30 pm
• All forms and information needed will be given out at the meetings above, you only need to attend one. 
• Send an email to Maria if you have questions.