Confirmation Prep For Teens
“Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the ‘sacraments of Christian initiation,’ whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For ‘by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.’”
– Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285
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Teen Confirmation Preparation Program
The Archdiocese of Atlanta requires a two-year Confirmation process for any student wishing to receive the sacrament.
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7th and 8th grade students must be enrolled in a Catholic School or in a Faith Formation program at OLA (such as Edge) or another parish. Please note that if your child is in FF and has not attended 80% of the sessions in the 7th and 8th grades, they are not eligible for Confirmation in 10th grade.
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All students in tenth grade, regardless of school affiliation, must attend the preparation sessions specifically designed for Confirmation.
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Confirmation Retreat
Due to the nature of our program, our retreat is limited only to those who participants in the program. We cannot accept youth from other Confirmation programs on our retreat.
Confirmation Handbook & Calendar
Confirmation Program Calendar 2024
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Confirmation Required Forms
Sponsor Form - Click Here
Saint Name Form - Click Here
Service Hours Form - Click Here
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Confirmation Fees
The fee for Confirmation is $160/teen.
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A $30 fee will be added for anyone wishing to join us from outside the parish and to any late registrations.
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Confirmation Registration
Our program is full for the Fall of 2024. Registration for Fall 2025 will take place starting in late February.
For questions about the Confirmation program, contact Andrew Knuckles, Youth Minister at (404) 261-7181 ext. 113 or aknuckles@olachurch.org.
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Apply to be a Teen Leader
Each year, a group of dedicated Teen Leaders offer their time and talent to help our program thrive! We are searching for those individuals again for this upcoming Fall. If you will be in 11th or 12th grade, have been Confirmed, and want to share your faith with others, we encourage you to apply to be a part of our team! Click below to learn more about what is expected, the time commitment, and to apply:
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Teen Leader Application: https://forms.gle/ZkomrGndKwb4jqCv7
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