Confirmation Year 1 is the first half of the formation process in preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Those preparing will attend preparation sessions that will empower them to become Disciples and live out their faith after being Confirmed. We begin at 3:30pm in Hughes Hall with teens gathering in their small groups to start the session and finish up in time to go to the 5pm Mass together. As they progress, teens will see their faith strengthened and the Church’s teachings become alive in their hearts.
In addition to the sessions, the candidates will participate in other required activities that will provide them a chance to encounter Christ in themselves and others while they put what they’ve learned into action. These activities help them participate in their community, partake in the mission of our Church, retreat to draw nearer to God, learn about our example through the Saints, and be accompanied by a mentor to demonstrate the life of discipleship. Through the wisdom of our Pastor, these sessions and requirements are used to prepare our youth to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please see below for more details.
Registration is now open candidates who will begin in September 2026. Please contact Nathan Hernandez Johnson, Director of Youth Ministry, at 949-586-7803 or njohnson@stkilianchurch.org with questions.
The payment link below is set up to receive one payment online. If you wish to pay by cash or check, or if you would like to arrange a payment plan, please call our Parish Office to set up a payment plan at 949-586-4440. Thank you!
Missed Sessions
Any missed session will require an at-home make-up assignment. If sessions beyond the permitted amount are missed, a meeting with Fr. Angelos will be required to discuss make-ups, program requirements, and continued participation. If too many preparatory sessions are missed, for any reason, the candidate may be asked to restart the program the following year due to inadequate preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
REQUIREMENTS FOR YEAR 1 CANDIDATES: 13 OUT OF 17 PREPARATION SESSIONS, 1 SERVICE EVENT, 1 WEEKEND RETREAT
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SKY stands for “St. Kilian youth” and is our parish high school ministry for teens in 9th-12th grade. Our ministry includes, but is not limited to, our Confirmation program and provides a multitude of opportunities for teens to encounter Christ and grow as disciples. Recent studies show that teens involved in a faith community demonstrate higher levels of flourishing and resilience and those that participate in youth ministry are more likely to continue practicing their Catholic faith. Our parish puts a lot of effort into providing our teens a place where they can be themselves and encounter Christ as He tells us “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” Matthew 18:20.
Details about the other offerings of SKY can be found on the Youth Ministry page by clicking here.
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All Confirmation candidates will be expected to attend the 5:00pm Youth Mass on the Sundays we have a preparation session. Participation in Mass is considered part of the session.
Families of the candidates are encouraged to attend Mass with us!
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Service is an important part of our faith and teens in the Confirmation program will have many opportunities to volunteer for various parish events. While they are required to serve at one service event per year, they’re welcome to serve as often as they’d like. This can also count as service hours for other extracurriculars like their school, scouts, clubs etc. Our Lord reminds us that “our light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father“ Matthew 5:16. Opportunities to serve at St. Kilian for our youth include Oktoberfest, Trunk-r-Treat, Christmas Tree Lighting, Fish Fry, Youth Ministry See’s Candy Fundraiser, VBS, Singing in the Youth Band at 5pm Mass, serving as Altar Servers and , and more.
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Retreat is an awesome and necessary experience in the life of a young Catholic. Our Bishops have prioritized it as a requirement to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation because of its powerful effect on the youth’s faith. Retreat is a time to escape the business of life to make time to focus on our relationship with Jesus Christ. Teens on retreat enjoy fun events like hikes in the woods, competitive games, praise and worship music, fun with their newfound friends, and so much more. This is the highlight of their Confirmation journey and for many, the moment they truly commit their life to Jesus.
This year’s Retreat for first year candidates is March 12th-14th. Parents and Teens will check in on Thursday, March 11th between 6pm and 8pm at St. Kilian with their luggage for tagging and room assignment, to verify paperwork, and address any questions with our Youth Ministers.
On Friday March 12th, arrive at the Church at 5pm for dinner in the Hall and then we will depart on the bus.
On Sunday we will finish our retreat and return in the afternoon (time dependent on traffic conditions). Donations of snacks are always appreciated for retreat!