The St. Pius X Confirmation Program
Our Youth Confirmation program is designed to be a two year program that works alongside High School Youth Ministry, our parish Faith Formation for High School youth in grades 9-12, and other parish events and activities.
Confirmation preparation is a unique experience offered to the youth of our parish during their 9th and 10th grade years, which includes community building and fellowship, small and large group formats, and service.
Our hope is that this process not only provides youth with a transformative experience to prepare them for the Sacrament of Confirmation, but also empowers youth to become lifelong disciples and evangelists in a world that is desperately seeking a purpose that can only be found in Christ.
How Do I Register For Confirmation Year 1?
Registration for the 2023-2024 Year 1 Confirmation Program is now OPEN!
Click here to register for the 2023-2024 Confirmation Year 1 Program
For more information please email: confirmation@stpiusxloudonville.org
How Do I Register for Confirmation Year 2?
Registration for our 2023-2024 Year 2 Confirmation program will open to 2022-2023 Year 1 candidates upon completion of their Year 1 requirements.
*The deadline to complete all requirements for the 2022-2023 Year 1 confirmation is Thursday, August 17th.
For questions & more information please email: confirmation@stpiusxloudonville.org
When is the 2024 Confirmation Mass?
The 2024 Confirmation Mass will take place in the spring of 2024. Further details will be released at a later date.
Please contact confirmation@stpiusxloudonville.org if you have any questions.
I’m an Adult Interested in Confirmation
Adults who are interested in getting confirmed should contact Father Walsh at (518) 462-1336
If you need to catch up on other sacraments, and/or want to become Catholic, we encourage you to learn more about our RCIA Program by clicking here
Year 1 Confirmation Program
The confirmation Year 1 program typically begins in the fall of a candidates 9th grade year of High School. However, a candidate may still begin the program during later years of High School if they did not begin in 9th grade.
The main focus of Year 1 Confirmation Preparation at St. Pius X is to integrate candidates into the life of the parish. Mainly self-directed, the program is designed to run in conjunction with High School Youth Ministry (HSYM), our parish Faith Formation for high school youth in grades 9-12, and various other parish events and activities. We encourage all 9th grade students to sign up today!
FAQs & Confirmation Year 1 Requirements
When can I register for Confirmation Year 1?
Registration for the 2023-204 Year 1 Program Confirmation is now OPEN!
Registration closes on Friday, September 8th, 2023. For questions about registration or other information please email: confirmation@stpiusxloudonville.org
What are the 2023-2024 Year 1 Program Requirements?
1. Candidates will be keeping a “Reflection Journal” that requires them to provide personal insight on different aspects of the St. Pius X community. Candidates are required to attend, participate, and reflect on:
- Four Masses: any masses held at St. Pius X Church, including Sunday masses, Holy Days and Feast Days.
- Two HSYM nights: High School Youth Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd TUESDAY of each month from 6:30-8:00pm in the “Upper Room” of the Parish Life Center (A copy of our High School Youth Ministry schedule can be found below).
- Two Parish Events: Parish events are activities that don’t fall into any of the other categories, examples are: Festive Friday, Reconciliation, Stations of the Cross or We Got Ya Wednesday.
2. Complete 10 hours of service. Candidates are required to complete 5 hours of in-church service, and 5 hours of service in a realm of their choosing. Candidates will complete a service log to submit upon completion, along with 1 reflection journal summarizing their service experience.
3. Candidates are required to attend 2 predetermined “Comeback Nights,” at High School Youth Ministry. These two dates are Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, and Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. Both meetings will take place from 6:30-8:00pm in the Upper Room of the Parish Life Center. If a candidate cannot make these “Comeback Nights,” please reach out to confirmation@stpiusxloudonville.org to make up the class.
4. Candidates are required to attend one retreat during the 2 year program. The retreat during the 2023-2024 school year will be held at St. Pius X on Saturday, November 4th, from 12:00-6:00pm. Registration will open in October.
5. Candidates are required to schedule a meet & greet with our Youth Ministry and Confirmation Coordinator, Josh Kay. Both the parent and candidate are required to attend. Sign ups for 2023-2024 will begin in September.
Students looking to to begin their 2023-2024 Year 1 Program requirements can begin on September 10th, 2023.
How do I complete my online journal reflections?
Mass Reflections
Reflection on the Liturgy of the Word
Reflection on the The Apostle’s Creed
Reflection on the Liturgy of the Eucharist
High School Youth Ministry Reflections
Parish Event Reflections
Service Log & Reflection Submission
Click here for Service Log & Reflection Submission
Students looking to to begin their online reflections for the 2023-2024 Year 1 Program can begin on September 10th, 2023.
How do I sign up for a meet & greet with the Youth Ministry Coordinator?
Candidates are required to schedule a meet & greet with our Youth Ministry and Confirmation Coordinator, Josh Kay. Both the parent and candidate are required to attend. Sign ups for 2023-2024 will begin in September.
How do I fulfill the retreat requirement?
Candidates are required to attend one retreat during the 2 year program. The retreat during the 2023-2024 school year was held at St. Pius X on Saturday, November 4th, from 12 – 6pm.
Registration for the retreat will open in October.
Year 2 Confirmation Program
Our hope for our Year Two Confirmation Program is to not only provide youth with a transformative experience to prepare them for the Sacrament of Confirmation, but to also empower them to become lifelong disciples and evangelists in a world that is desperately seeking a purpose that can only be found in Christ. The curriculum addresses three big questions, “Why believe in God?”, “Why trust Jesus?” and “Why be a part of the Church?”
The Confirmation Year Two program includes meeting twice a month on Sundays for our Confirmation sessions.
How do I register for the Year 2 Program?
Registration for our 2023-2024 Year 2 Confirmation program will open to each candidate upon completion of their 2022-2023 Year 1 requirements.
*The deadline to complete all requirements for the 2022-2023 Year 1 confirmation is Thursday, August 17th.
For questions & more information please email: confirmation@stpiusxloudonville.org
