IMPORTANT! All families with children registered in this program should have received an introductory email from their child’s group leader by October 12. If you have not received an email please contact Linda Messore, Director of Children’s Faith Formation, as soon as possible at linda.messore@sjspwellesley.org
Our new Confirmation preparation program gathers teens in Grade 8 (and above) into small groups led by an adult mentor for catechesis, discussion, and discipleship as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring. Each group covers the same themes and uses the same foundational materials, while choosing their own meeting schedule.
All groups are encouraged to come together at the Sunday 5pm Youth Mass, and there are opportunities provided throughout the year for Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, retreats, and service projects.
Enrollment Mass
Sunday, October 26 at 5:00pm at St. Paul Church
The Confirmation candidates will be invited forward by Fr. Jim to sign the Book of Enrollment in the presence of the community, signifying their desire for the sacrament and commitment to the process of preparation.
The candidates are committing to deepen their relationship with God through the process, explore what it means to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in their lives, and remain open to what God is asking of them at this moment. They are also agreeing to be active members of the faith community and to contribute to their small groups with their attendance and positive participation.
The community is committing to pray for these young people as they dedicate themselves to the process, and to be living witnesses to the faith with their lives in and out of the parishes. They are also agreeing to be willing to engage honestly with these young people in questions and conversations about the Catholic faith.
This is an important step in your child’s preparation for the Sacrament – please make every effort to participate in this Mass.
Fall Confirmation Retreat
Saturday, November 1 from 3:00-6:30pm at St. Paul
Please let us know if your child will attend by Friday, October 24 so we can plan accordingly.
Important Dates
- Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 5:00pm at St. Paul: Confirmation Enrollment Mass
- Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 3:00-6:30pm at St. Paul: Fall Confirmation Retreat
- Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:00pm at St. John: Teen Reconciliation Service
- Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm at St. John: St. John Confirmation Rehearsal
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm at St. John: St. John Confirmation Mass
- Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm at St. Paul: St. Paul Confirmation Rehearsal
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm at St. Paul: St. Paul Confirmation Mass