The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation. Confirmed individuals are not "graduating" from religious education. As fully initiated members of the Church, they are expected to continue to deepen their relationship with Christ, to continue to serve His Church, and to lead others to Jesus Christ by their words and the way they live their lives. An excellent way to continue living this life in Christ is by participating in the high school Life Teen Ministry.

 Diocesan policy requires that teens be in at least eighth grade and have two years of immediate preparation in the faith. Students who choose to be candidates for Confirmation must attend the Edge/Oneight program, be enrolled at Saint Patrick School, or be home-schooled for their academic education.

 All candidates are required to submit necessary paperwork, attend the eight grade Oneight Emmaus Retreat, perform twenty hours of community service, and attend ten special devotions during their two year preparation. All candidates and their parents are provided all program specifics at Mandatory Candidate and Parent Meeting held each September. Please note that this meeting if all all  candidates, and their parents, regardless of whether they are public school, parochial school, or home school.

For more information, see the information on the Edge Ministry under the Youth Programs tab.