Confirmation 2024-2025 Calendar

Students must attend all scheduled Sunday classes followed by the 5pm Sunday Mass. Click on the link below to access the calendar for the year.

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Online Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year is now open!

2024-2025 Confirmation Registration

Dear Parents/Guardians-

Thank you for your interest in our High School two year Confirmation Preparation Program at St Francis de Sales Parish.  We desire to journey with each person to deepen their relationship with God through knowledge and understanding as well as experiences and encounters.  Throughout our two years together, teens will not only deepen their understanding of our faith, but they will also grow in community and prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.

We will introduce topics and content through videos and presentations by speakers and we will focus on inviting teens to participate in honest and open discussion. Some of our discussions include: Why am I here? What makes me happy? What’s your story God? How do I know God is real? Who is Jesus? This year we will be using Chosen as our curriculum from Ascension Press.

Our two year program consists of the following:

  • Monthly Sessions- We will meet approximately once a month on Sunday for a large group class and small group discussion. Small group gatherings are important for the teens to be able to connect, learn and share their insights and ideas. Sessions will begin in September and we will gather from 3:00pm-5:00pm. A calendar with dates will be provided soon.

  • Attending Mass-  The Mass is an important gift of our Church and offers us all a unique opportunity to invite Jesus into our life.  The more you grow in your faith, the more important the Mass can become to your faith life. Starting this Fall, we will have a 5pm Sunday Mass that teens will attend with their small group on meeting dates. Everyone should attend Mass with their family every Sunday.

  • Youth Ministry (Life Night) Participation- Our Youth Ministry Life Teen program is open to all High School students and teens in our Confirmation program are highly encouraged to attend. This is another way to grow in community and meet other teens. Starting this Fall, we will be having Life Nights following the 5:00pm Mass. More details will be shared soon.

Who can register for Confirmation Preparation?

Typically, teens register as freshmen. If your teen is not a freshman and would like to enroll in the program, please register them as a Year 1 student. Diana Arizmendi will contact you with more information about the program

Students who were enrolled in classes during the 2023-2024 formation year, must enroll again for the 2024-2025 formation year. They should register as Year 2 students.

You can use the button at the top of this page to register for both 1st year or 2nd year Confirmation Preparation Sessions.

Tuition

We do ask that tuition is paid before classes begin. If you cannot make the  whole payment upfront, please use the partial payment section of the payment form above. If you would like to set up a payment plan, please contact Cathy Chiarelli at CChiarelli@stfrancislz.org.  All payment plans must be paid in full by March 2025.

Tuition Fee: $175.00 per teen

How to Pay

  1. Credit Card: Online via our payment portal (there is a processing fee attached to this). You can access our payment portal through this link: 2024-2025 Tuition Payment

  2. Check: Please bring to the ministry center or mail it to our Ministry Center at 135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 c/o YM Confirmation Program.

  3. Cash: Can be brought to the ministry center in an envelope with your student's name on it.

  4. Please contact Diana Arizmendi or Cathy Chiarelli regarding financial assistance.

Volunteers Needed

We are in need of adult small group leaders. Please contact Diana Arizmendi at darizmendi@stfrancislz.org if you have a heart for teens, are willing to create a safe place for open discussion and are willing to share some stories from your own faith life. All volunteers will need to complete a safe environment training, including a background check. There will be a training offered before classes begin in the Fall.

If you have any questions, please contact Diana Arizmendi, Director of Youth Ministry
847.726.4842 //  darizmendi@stfrancislz.org

Castle Retreat

2nd Year Confirmation students are expected to attend one of our two Castle retreats this year. We will have two retreats this year: November 1-3, 2024 and February 7-9, 2025. Both retreats will be held at St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville, WI. More details and registration will be shared soon!

Parent Information Meeting

We will be having parent information meetings in the Fall. A calendar of dates will be provided very soon. In the meantime, we encourage you to consider volunteering in our program! Please fill out the interest form below. Thank you!

“We desire that each person know that God created you, loves you and He is with you always. It is an honor to share this message with you and to help you respond YES to God’s invitation which calls you to a lifelong relationship with Him.”
— Youth Ministry Team