Bishop Thanh Nguyen confirmed 39 teens and 8 adults on Monday, September 21.
"In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit."
Ephesians 1:13
Of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, Confirmation is one of the three providing initiation into the Catholic Church. The other two are Baptism and Holy Communion. Confirmation is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, whereby it roots us more firmly in our faith, unites more strongly to Christ, strengthens our bond with our Church, helps us and more obligates us to spreading the Word of Our Lord.
This is a two-year sacramental parish preparation process for high school age youth. In addition to catechesis, the process includes Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy, Confirmation Rituals, Workshops, Christian service opportunities and retreats. The rite of Confirmation occurs when the Bishop or Priest places his hand upon the candidate's head. Following is the anointment with the Chrism, a holy oil. Without Confirmation it would be easy to lose our way.
Confirmation 1 and 2 Schedules
These calendars are subject to change depending on Covid-19 restrictions.
2020-21 CONFIRMATION 1 – Class Calendar & Parent Meetings
2020
November 1 - 6 Parents pick up student packets at St. Nicholas Parish Center
November 8 First Week- Home Study and
Supplement with On-Line Classes 9:00 am – 10:00 am.
November 22 Second Week
December 6 Third Week
Weeks of Dec.21 & Dec 28 - CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR VACATION
2021
January 10 Forth Week
January 24 Fifth Week
February 7 Sixth Week
February 17 Ash Wednesday – Lent begins
February 21 Seventh Week
March 7 Eighth Week
March 21 Ninth Week
March 28 Palm Sunday
April 2 Good Friday
April 4 Easter Sunday – The Lord has Risen
April 5 – 6 Easter Week Break – No Class
April 11 Tenth Week
April 25 Eleventh Week - Final Class
2020-21 CONFIRMATION 2 – Class Calendar & Parent Meetings
2020
November 1 - 6 Parents pick up student packets at St. Nicholas Parish Center
November 15 First Week- Home Study and
Supplement with On-Line Classes 9:00 am – 10:00 am.
November 29 Second Week
December 13 Third Week
Weeks of Dec.21 & Dec 28 - CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR VACATION
2021
January 3 Forth Week
January 17 Fifth Week
January 31 Sixth Week
February 14 Seventh Week
February 17 Ash Wednesday – Lent begins
February 28 Eighth Week
March 14 Ninth Week
March 28 Tenth Week
March 28 Palm Sunday
April 2 Good Friday
April 4 Easter Sunday – The Lord has Risen
April 5 – 6 Easter Week Break – No Class
April 18 Eleventh Week - Final Class
Format
Study Materials will be sent home for students to have in advance of the online classes. More details are provided in the Registration and Parent Handbook.
Registration and Parent Handbook
Parents of continuing students were mailed copies of Registration Form and Syllabus. If additional copies are needed, you may download and print them using Document Links below. Both English and Spanish are included.
Contact Us
SRE Office Hours:
Mondays through Thursdays
9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. and 1:00p.m. to 5:30p.m.
If you have questions, please call the SRE Office at 949.837.7676,
or Fax: 949:837.9510