9-12th Grade Confirmation Preparation

CHOSEN (by Ascension Press) is a program that complements the programs taught in middle school. Chosen was designed to captivate the heart of teens by compelling teachings and videos that present the creation story all the way through salvation history. The teens will come to realize how sacraments, prayer, and discipleship through the lens of the Catholic faith are the keys to a happy life. Through teachings, retreats, service, and faith enriching opportunities, kids will be deepening their relationship with the holy spirit, inspiring them to be a courageous and lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ, and living out their faith in their sphere of influence and community of faith. 

Megan Drake will be serving as your child's teacher this year. Megan has been a catechist for the past three years, most recently as third-grade catechist and as the virtual catechist during Covid-19. Prior to moving to Grand Ledge, she also served as a catechist at St. James Parish in Concord NC and at St. Mary’s in Charlotte MI. Megan and her husband Jeff are St. Michael parishioners and have four sons who attend Religious Education here. Their youngest will be making his First Holy Communion this year and the oldest will be celebrating his Confirmation in the spring.

The sacrament of Confirmation is offered for 9th-12th grade students who have completed the required sacraments. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

• Class meets bi-weekly on Sunday evenings from 4:30-6:00 pm at the parish school. The curriculum will be closely following the series called Chosen from Ascension Press. 
• Our Confirmation class will be part of the Youth Ministry Nights that are offered every other week throughout the year. Dinner will be provided each week after class from 6-6:30 in the gym, with high School youth group starting after dinner. We highly encourage your child to participate in all the activities offered on Youth Ministry Nights.
• The high school Confirmation students are expected to be a part of the high school Youth Group on Sundays throughout the year for talks, discussions, and service projects.
• Outreach and volunteer opportunities will be offered along with Adoration and praise and worship nights throughout the year. All these offering will assist your child in fulfilling their faith and service hour requirements for Confirmation.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS: Please register as soon as possible! It is appreciated as it helps us determine class sizes and resources. If you prefer paper registration, hard copies and a downloadable form are available here. Registration forms and payments may be made online, mailed, or dropped off at the parish office or placed in the Sunday collection basket. Regular Parish Office hours are Monday- Friday 8:30 am-4:00 pm. Payment is encouraged upon registration, please. Monthly statements will be emailed. We never want the cost to deter registration, so periodic payments may be made, or other options are available if experiencing financial strain due to Covid-19. Please contact Cary Anderson for support with this.

Register for class online / Pay for Class
Covid-19 Safety Guidelines 
2021-22 Calendar (handbook pgs 18-23)
Youth Ministry Nights