For Confirmation, Ss. John and Paul offers family-centered sacramental preparation. In addition to participating in Parish Intergenerational Faith Formation, parents and sponors are invited to participate in a variety of ways. A few large group meetings will guide preparation, one in September for Year 1 candidates, one in September and one in May for Year 2 candidates.

Confirmation cadidates and their parents will be required to attend the intergenerational faith formaiton gatherings that begin in the fall and end in the spring for two years, their freshman and sophomore years.These gatherings, along with an entrance and exit interview, large group service opportunities, a few Confirmation meetings, a renewal day and a retreat, will be completed before the celebration of Confirmation at the end of their sophomore year.

The service opportunities will be varied. Two sites that we use are Central Iowa Shelter and Services and Meals from the Heartland. Other service oportunities will be available throughout the year
and will be made known as they occur.
 

COVID-19 Information

Due to COVID-19, some sessions may be held virtually, and, using resources on the Faith Formation Website, Kitchen Table Faith, at home preparation with parents and/or sponsors will be part of the process.

Service projects will be adjusted to be a more personal, self-directed project decided upon by the candidate in conjunction with their sponsor, and with the approval of the Director of Confirmation.

Parents will be kept up-to-date with updates and changes via email.
 

One of the requirements to complete your preparation for the celebration of Confirmation, is to participate in an interview with Fr. Tim. In order to prepare for this interview, be sure you have watched the Confirmation videos and are prepared to discuss them with Fr. Tim. You can find the videos on the Kitchen Table Faith Website in each month's menu. Go to Side Dishes/Teens and scroll down to Confirmation Connection.

Interview appointments are available between April 12-24th. Please use SignUp-Genius to schedule your appointment. If one of these times do not work for you, contact Fr. Tim at the church, 515-967-3796 to make other arrangements.

When you arrive for your appointment, please enter through the church doors and wait in the gathering space. Fr. Tim or another staff member will greet you there.