We are so excited that you have chosen to be confirmed in your Catholic Faith!  This will be a 10 month journey on the road to being fully initiated as an Adult Catholic!  As you travel through the next few months you will discover more about God as revealed through

• Jesus Christ and Scripture
• Faith
• The Catholic Church
• You as a child of God

We will be learning, sharing, serving, and growing together as we prepare for completion of the gifts and graces received at Baptism. what it means to live authentic lives as disciples of Jesus Christ ! 

The textbook, guide we will use for our formation is called "Decision Point" by Matthew Kelly.  The focus includes the study Jesus and our relationship with HIM,the Holy Spirit, God the Father and the Church. Units on the  Sacraments of Initiation, prayer and discipleship are also included with prayer infused in every lesson.

Class Organization: Each candidate will receive a journal and a youth bible to use throughout their journey. Classes will be designed for large group, small group, presentations, and activities that will help draw the youth closer to Christ.  There will be a mixture of adult presentations and video based presentations. Small groups will be no larger than 6 people and inlcude one High School Youth (BIG FISH) and an Adult.  Small groups allow students to get to know each, to ask more questions and clarify teaching for their understanding and experience. 

New this year:  We will be teaming up with Immaculate Conception of Milan and St. Joseph of Ypsilanti for our Confirmation Mass.  We welcome them into our parish family as we get know one another through social outings planned throughout the year.  The Mass will take place at St. Andrew the Apostle in Saline the week of April 23, 2018.

Confirmation Classes are held: Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings.
Classes begin the week of September 10 and continue until the end of April.
Confirmation Mass will be held the week of April 23 at St. Andrew the Apostle in Saline

Sport conficts and extra-curricular activies:  One of the main reasons we moved Confirmation to the 8th grade was due to sports and extra-curricular commitments in High School.  We know that Saline is well known for its fine athletic opportunities.  Therefore, we ask that you please check calendars well in advance BEFORE committing to a particular day of class. It is strongly encouraged that  Confirmation classes be given the highest priorty for the class days and other events re-scheduled as much as possible during the next 10 months.   

Absences:  You are allowed no more than 4 absences for the year.  All known conflicts must be presented before classes start.  There are many volunteers that come together to help the students prepare and when you are absent, it's difficult for leaders to catch you up on their own time.  More than 4 classes missed over the year, or in succession, or over a season, may result iin the need to repeat the program the following year.

Registration Expectations:  The following requirements must be met:

• Be entering 8th grade or above in the fall of 2018
• Had 2 consecutive years of preparation in the Catholic Faith
• Be a parishoner of St. Andrew the Apostle
• Have a desire to receive the grace and gifts of the Holy Spirit that was given at Baptism

Confirmation Program Expectations:

• Request to receive Confirmation
• Baptismal Certificate at St. Andrew - nothing needs to be done
• Baptismal Certificate  NOT at St. Andrew
  • Parent must call place of Baptism and request the Baptismal Record be sent to St. Andrew - you cannot present your original certificate 
  • Certificate must have an embossed Seal
  • Signed by the current pastor or other designee dated within this past year
  • Notation on the back must include Date of First Communion, Church where First Communion was received and the name of the presider
• Discern/Choose a sponsor who lives out their Catholic Faith authentically
• Choose a Saint that will most likely become your confirmation name
• Participate in the Saint Fair at the parish -  Week of November 1
• Participate in 4 service projects and write a reflection
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​one with your small group​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • one with your sponsor (or parent proxy)
  • one with our parish
  • one community outreach 
• Participate in 4 sponsor/candidate discussions and meetings
• Participate in the Winter Confirmation Retreat  February 2-4, 2018 Mandatory
• Sign up to serve in some aspect of the Mass your family attends
  • altar server
  • usher/greeter
  • choir
  • teen band
  • Children's Liturgy assistant
• Attend the Presentation/Commitment Mass (Parish and Priest extend blessings upon you)
• Write a letter to the Bishop expressing why you want to be Confirmed in the Catholic Faith
• Meet with a staff member to talk about how your faith has grown over the last 10 months and what you plan to do as an adult in the parish once confirmed
• Attend Confirmation Rehearsal with your sponsor (parent proxy if needed)
• Attend Confirmation Mass
• Attend one Last Thursday Worship Adoration with Adam and his band
• Attend one silent adoration in the day chapel