“What is needed today is a Church which knows how to respond to the expectations of young people. Jesus wants to enter into dialogue with them and, through his body, which is the Church, to propose the possibility of a choice, which will require a commitment of their lives. As Jesus with the disciples of Emmaus, so the church must become the traveling companion of young people…” – Pope John Paul II
Confirmation is the sacrament of initiation by which we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit to strengthen us for carrying out Christ’s mission. In the Roman Catholic Church, Confirmation is commonly administered between the ages of seven and sixteen and is usually celebrated by the bishop.
In January 2024, Cardinal Sean O’Malley announced that the Archdiocese of Boston is changing its confirmation age from 10th grade to 8th grade, to achieve the goal of strengthening young people’s ties to the church.
St. Julia parish will implement this change starting in the 2024-2025 Faith Formation Program.
The Youth Confirmation Preparation is a two-year program of study and service, starting in 7th grade. Current 8th grade students will also attend confirmation classes, participate in a retreat, and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 14th, 2025.
Students in High School, who attended faith formation classes last year (2023), are only required to participate in service projects, the confirmation retreat, and will also receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in May 2025.
St. Julia will be using a new curriculum called Chosen, by Ascension Press, for the Confirmation Prep Program (Grades 7/8). It has been used in other parishes and was found to be an engaging, relevant, and inspiring curriculum for this age-group.
For more information, please contact: Jackie Ashba, Director of Faith Formation (781) 899-8434
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CATECHISTS NEEDED!
If you are interested in nurturing your child’s faith in this important ministry, find out how by contacting the Parish Office at 781-899-2611.
REGISTER HERE (Download / Print): FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FORMS 2024-2025
VIEW: Faith Formation Calendar – 2024-2025
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SERVICE EVENTS:
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