2022-2023 Confirmation Registration IS OPEN!!!!

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Online Registration is OPEN!

We are pleased to tell you that you do not need to drop off the packet or mail it in. If you prefer a paper registration packet or prefer to write a check or pay in person please contact Cathy Chiarelli and she can make arrangements for you. Please register asap and before August 12th.

REGISTRATION FORM

PAYMENT FORM

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.  

Our focus will continue to be on your teen as well as your family since we are absolutely confident that your relationship with God can and will have a positive impact in your life and the life of your family. Each teen will receive a Bible and we will spend time learning more about how Sacred Scriptures can be relevant to your life.

We will have three components this year:

A monthly family session.  A link to the monthly lesson will be sent to you and your teen.  The content will include insights, ideas and truths about God and our Faith.  These lessons are intended to be discussed by the teen, parent and family.  Your teens will be asked to respond with thoughts and reactions.  The focus of these sessions will be to learn and grow together so we can deepen our understanding about God and about our relationship with Him.  (Dates - whatever works for the family) 

Monthly teen small group gathering and discussion. We will meet approximately once a month.  These small group gatherings are important for the teens to be able to connect, learn and share their insights and ideas   (Dates  TBD - most likely on Sunday mid-day)

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. All families should attend Mass each Sunday. Our current Mass schedule:  Saturday 5pm, Sunday 6:30am, 9:00am and 11:00am.   On the days we have a small group meeting we will gather with our teens in small groups at 11:00 Mass.

Goals for this year:

  • Teens and parents have a new perspective about God and their relationship with God and are inspired to move forward on their faith journey even after these sessions are complete.

  • Your family is comfortable discussing faith, prayer and God together at home and creates your own family prayer, prayer time and/or prayer experiences.

You can use this online form to register for both 1st year or 2nd year Confirmation Preparation Sessions.

Use this Tuition link for payment: Tuition Link

Please pay before classes begin. If you cannot make the whole payment upfront, please use the partial payment section of the online form. You can contact Cathy Chiarelli at CChiarelli@stfrancislz.org to set up a payment plan.  Also, Fr Ryan can offer some financial assistance through the scholarship application process. 

This year we are able to offer online credit card payments. If you prefer to pay with a check or cash, you can drop off or mail to our Ministry Center at 135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 c/o Confirmation Program.

How to Pay

  1. Credit Card: Online via our payment portal (there is a processing fee attached to this). Directions for this option will be listed at the end of the registration form.

  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 or brought to the first day of class.

  4. Contact Fr Ryan regarding financial assistance.

Volunteers Needed

We are in need of adult small group leaders. Please contact Pam Lynch 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.   The Protecting God's Children process will need to be completed. 

Thank you again for your interest in our program and for letting us accompany you in continuing with your child's education in our Faith.

Usually freshmen join as 1st year teens. If your child is joining us outside this typical time frame, please let me know. We want to help you and your child.

GOT QUESTIONS? Please contact Pam Lynch, Director of Youth Ministry
847.726.4862 //  plynch@stfrancislz.org