Sacrament of Confirmation
The Diocese of Venice requires a minimum of 2 continuous years of religious instruction before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sacramental preparation for confirmation can begin in 9th grade and includes monthly confirmation classes and weekly high school youth night. Information and links included below.
Confirmation Registration
Confirmation registration for the 2023-2024 academic year will be posted shortly. This year there will be 2 different class options (summer and school year). Check the website in early April for information regarding parent meetings, pre-requirements, class schedules, and registration.
Confirmation Calendar: April-May 2023
| Sunday, April 2, 2023 |
igh School Youth Night
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| Sunday, April 9, 2023 |
No High School Youth Night- Happy Easter Sunday!! Rejoice! |
| Sunday, April 16, 2023 |
Confirmation Class
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| Sunday, April 23, 2023 |
High School Youth Night
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| Sunday, April 30, 2023 |
Confirmation Class
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| Tuesday, May 2, 2023 |
Confirmation Mass
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Confirmation Classes Topics October-January
Year 1 Class
- October: Lesson 1- Why am I here? An Introduction to Chosen.
- November: Lesson 2- What makes me Happy? Discovering God as the Source. | Lesson 3: What's your Story, God? A look at Salvation History.
- December: Lesson 3- What's your Story, God? A look at Salvation History. | Lesson 4: How do I know God is real? Understanding Divine Revelation.
- January: Lesson 5- Who is Jesus? The Person and Mission of Christ | Lesson 6- Why be Catholic? Discovering the Church Jesus Founded
- February: Lesson 7" Where am I going? A Look at the Four Last Things | Lesson 8: How do I get there? The Power and Purpose of the Sacraments
- March: Lesson 8: How do I get there? The Power and Purpose of the Sacraments | Lesson 9: Baptism, Your Initiation into God's Family
- April (Class 1): Lesson 10: Why Tell my Sins to a Priest| The Healing Power of Confession
Year 2 Class
- October: Lesson 1- Why am I here? An Introduction to Chosen.
- November: Lesson 2- What makes me Happy? Discovering God as the Source. | Lesson 8: How do I get there? The Power and Purpose of the Sacraments.
- December: Lesson 12- Who is the Holy Spirit? Meeting the Third Person of the Trinity | Lesson 13- What does the Holy Spirit do for me? Gifts for the Journey
- January: Lesson 14- Why Have I been Chosen? Sealed amd Sent in Confirmation
- February: Lesson 14-Why Have I been Chosen? Sealed amd Sent in Confirmation | Lesson 15- Why do I have to go to Mass? Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist.
- March: Lesson 16- Marriage, a sign of God's Love | Lesson 17- Who's Calling- Holy Orders and Vocational Discernment
- April (Class 1): Lesson 18-Are You Talking to Me | Getting to Know God Through Prayer
Januray-February Confirmation Class Homework Link:
- Year 1 Confirmation Class
- Year 2 Confirmation Class
Retreats and Rallies
- Ave Maria Youth Conference
- Date: July 7-9th, 2023
- Time: Friday Evening to Sunday
- Location: Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL
- Transporation: Must be dropped off by parents/guardians
- Registration: Please use the sign-up genius link below to intially register your teen for the conference
- Cost: $130.00 till April
- In order to secure your teens spot for the conference, please fill out the forms below, including a check made-out to St. William for the fee
- Ave Maria Conference Registratoin Forms
Documents
- Updated Post Hurricane Ian 2022-2023 Confirmation Class Schedule
- The *updated* post hurricane calendar for 2022-23 is posted below.
- Updated Post Hurricane Ian 2022-2023 High School Youth Group Calendar
Quick Links
- High School Youth Group Page
- Middle School Youth Group
- Information on Saints
Documents/Links for Class
- Chosen Introduction Video for Parents
- Safe Environment Training For High School
- Sponsor Form
- Service Hours Log
- Dress Code for Confirmation Mass
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Ashley Reilly | Director of Youth Ministry | email: [email protected] | Office Phone: 239-963-4705
Page Last Updated: 3/29/2023