
Confirmation
Confirmation Preparation
In order to be Confirmed, one must be baptized, of the age of reason, suitably instructed, properly disposed, and able to renew the baptismal promises (CIC 889). It is expected that individuals who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation are practicing the faith and obedient to the precepts of the Church.
Immediate Preparation
Preparation for Confirmation will consist of 6 sessions focusing on the renewal of the baptismal promises and sacramental theology, offering candidates suitable instruction before receiving the sacrament.
Spring 2025 Enrollment: 8th and 9th Graders
As we prepare for a new cycle of immediate Confirmation preparation, any 8th graders (who were enrolled in a Catholic school or regularly attended Family of Faith) and all 9th graders are welcome to enroll in preparation.
Parent and Sponsor Participation
Both parents and the parish have important roles to play in the formation and education of their children. Preparation for the Confirmation in St. Maximilian Kolbe Pastorate consists of in-person sessions with both children and parents or sponsors in attendance. At least one parent should plan on attending for the With Parents sessions. If the sponsor cannot attend one of the With Sponsors sessions, a parent or another close adult who is a practicing Catholic may attend with the student.
Ongoing Formation
It is expected that youth who are preparing for sacraments are simultaneously enrolled in Family of Faith and/or a Catholic school. This includes the academic year leading into the spring period of immediate Confirmation preparation, anticipating a fall Confirmation.
High School Ongoing Formation
Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation, and for most of the teens in our parish, it will be the last of the three they receive. Initiation is meant to mark the beginning of a beautiful, full Catholic life; life after Confirmation should include regular Mass attendance (including all Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation), frequent Confession, daily prayer, and continuing to grow and learn more about the Catholic faith!
To support our high school teens post-Confirmation, they are encouraged to join High School Discipleship Formation for food, fellowship and discussion with other teens in our parish. If families choose, they are more than welcome to be enrolled in a Catholic school and/or continue attending Family of Faith, as well.
There are also leadership opportunities, mission trips, and retreats offered for confirmed high schoolers that are interested in going even deeper in their faith.
Confirmation Immediate Preparation Schedule
The Waunakee sessions will take place from 6:00 - 7:55pm on Sunday evenings in the St. John the Baptist church narthex.
The Lodi sessions will take place from 6:00 - 8:00pm on Wednesday evenings in the St. Patrick church hall.
Individual Spring Meetings
with Landy - April 2025
Session 1 - With Parents
Sunday, April 27 - Waunakee
Wednesday, April 30 - Lodi
Session 2 - With Parents
Sunday, May 18 - Waunakee
Wednesday, May 21 - Lodi
Individual Discipleship Review and Petition for Confirmation Discussions with Fr. Joe - Summer 2025
Session 3 - Retreat
Option 1: Sunday, September 21
at Camp Gray
Option 2: Wednesday, September 24 AND Sunday, September 28
at St. John the Baptist, Waunakee
Session 4 - With Sponsors
Sunday, October 12 - Waunakee
Wednesday, October 15 - Lodi
Session 5 - With Sponsors
Sunday, October 26 - Waunakee
Wednesday, October 29 - Lodi
Session 6 + Rehearsal - With Sponsors
Fall - TBD
Confirmation Mass with Bishop Hying
Fall -TBD