Welcome to an exciting and important part of your teen's life as they prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ!
The Confirmation preparation program at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish follows the guidelines of the Diocese of Austin, and these guidelines govern who may receive the Sacrament. Please read below to ensure that your high school student is eligible to receive Confirmation.
Youth must be in high school, 10th - 12th grade, and have attended faith formation for the year prior to Sacrament preparation (normally 9th grade) and the year during Sacrament preparation (normally 10th grade).
Confirmation for teens is generally given during their 10th grade year at St. Thomas Aquinas.
If a youth has been baptized Catholic but not received First Communion, the youth will complete an additional First Communion Preparation Course during their second year of faith formation.
Confirmation preparation sessions, required by the Diocese of Austin, are supplmentary sessions to the weekly High School Ministry program.
2022-23 High School Confirmation Prep Schedule
Session #1: 1/29/23 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Retreat: 2/10/23 - 2/12/23 at Crossroads Retreat Center in Caldwell, TX
Session #2: 3/5/23 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Session #3: 3/26/23 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Session #4: 4/2/23 from 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Rehearsal: 4/22/23 at 7:00 PM (Tentative)
Confirmation: 4/23/23 at 4:30 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas
Confirmation Prep Sessions will take place after High School Ministry Life Nights on the above dates.