Confirmation Registration

Saint Andrew Catholic Church students who are 15 years of age (as of January 1, 2020) and older are eligible to register for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Preparation for Confirmation will be during High School Faith Formation on Wednesdays, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. There will be an additional fee of $45 that will be added for Confirmation students.

You must register for both High School Faith Formation and Confirmation.

If you have any questions regarding the Confirmation program, please contact the parish office at 817-927-5383.

Click HERE to register

We are excited to offer another parish catechetical and evangelistic retreat specifically designed for all High School Faith Formation Teens grades 9th - 12th! Our Luke 18 Retreat theme this year will be "SEARCH." The goal of this retreat is to invite teens into a relationship with God by encouraging them to ask the big questions about the purpose of life and answering them with the Gospel message.

Our retreat will run from Friday at 5pm until Saturday at 11:30 pm. Specific dates TBD. Faith testimonies, small group discussions, fellowship, fun, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, meals etc. Be sure and watch our retreat video HERE from last year to learn more! It's an incredible experience for our teens and we so blessed to host this retreat once again this year! This retreat is optional and is held here at Saint Andrew Catholic Church.

Click HERE to register!

After you have filled out the registration forms, you will need to schedule a meeting time with Michelle Stavens. Please click on the link below and find a time that fits your schedule. This is a short meeting for both the parents and teens to learn more about our faith formation program as well as to determine the best ways our Saint Andrew Catholic Church Youth Ministry (SACCYM) can partner with you as the first and primary teachers of the faith.

Schedule a meeting with Michelle HERE!

All candidates must fill out the form below. Please be prepared to upload a copy of your Baptismal Certificate.

Each candidate needs to fill out Baptismal Certificate Form below. You must obtain the Baptismal Certificate from the parish where he/she was baptized and upload it when you fill out the form below. This applies to all candidates even if you were baptized here at Saint Andrew Catholic Church.

Click HERE to fill out the Baptismal Certificate Form and upload the certificate copy

Your sponsor is a very special and integral part of this incredible Confirmation process. They should be someone that beautifully represents the Catholic faith to you, are living in full communion with the Catholic Church and someone that you would like to model the way you live out your Catholic faith life every day.

Requirements for a sponsor: (Please be prepared to also upload a copy of your Sponsor's Letter of Good Standing found HERE)

• Sponsors must be at least 16 years of age.
• Sponsors must have celebrated the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist and if married, they must be married in the Catholic Church.
• Sponsors participate regularly in Sunday Mass and Holy Communion.
• Sponsors actively witness their faith in Jesus Christ by the way they live, loving God and neighbor.
• Sponsors do not need to be the same gender as you.
• Your Godparent may be your sponsor.
• Your parents cannot be your sponsor; however, they can stand in place of your sponsor in the event that your sponsor cannot attend the Confirmation Mass.
• If your sponsor is a member of Saint Andrew Catholic Church, you are only required to fill out the top half of Letter of Good Standing and upload it to the link below.
• If your sponsor is NOT a member of Saint Andrew Catholic Church, they must receive verification from the pastor of their parish that they are a Catholic in good standing. You will be required to fill out the top AND bottom of Letter of Good Standing and upload it to the link below.

Choosing a sponsor is BIG and can sometimes be difficult to choose. If there is ever anything I can do to help you or answer any questions, feel free to email me anytime! We have your back! God's Got This! -Michelle Stavens (aka Meesch)

1. Click HERE to download and fill out the Letter of Good Standing

2. Click HERE to fill out the Confirmation Sponsor Form and upload a copy of the Sponsor Letter of Good Standing!

As we go through sacramental preparation for Confirmation, Confirmation Saints are chosen to be a person we want to be like, as well as someone who can pray for us from heaven.

When something big is done by God in the Old Testament, He often changes the person’s name as a sign. So in Catholic tradition, there are many life-changing situations when a person takes on a new name in addition or in place of the old one.

Choosing a saint name is an important part of preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. In choosing a saint name, we are reflecting on our own spirituality, our strengths and weaknesses, and finding a friend in the process. These saints, like our sponsors, will play an integral role in our spiritual journey, walking beside us as we grow closer to God and praying for us along the way.

To aspire to be like a saint is the same as trying to imitate an actor, musician, or athlete; a confirmation saint is someone cool who we want to be like!

1. Click HERE to download and fill out your Patron Saint Name Form

2. Click HERE to submit the above completed form online

Hello incredible Confirmandi Teens! This is your final step in preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation here at Saint Andrew Catholic Church! Our amazing and faithful pastor, Father Jim, wants to get to know you better. He wants to hear how your spiritual heart has either grown or has been transformed during this time of preparation. The best advice I can give you is to speak from your heart. Share your inner most feelings about where you are in your Catholic Faith and why this Sacrament is so important to you! This is a letter from you to him. You will not be compared to anyone. Each of us shares this journey differently and I encourage you to reflect on yours individually. Be honest, be yourself, know you are loved and dig deep into your soul when writing this letter. Being transparent is the best way to share and experience God’s loving grace. This is your time, your day, to clearly explain why you are ready for this sacrament!

Questions to consider when writing your letter to Father Jim:

1. What was the most profound and powerful moment during your preparation this year?
2. What was your favorite part of our LIFElong youth nights?
3. What was your favorite part of our sponsor/parent sessions?
4. What was something you maybe dreaded but ended up really enjoying and could see God’s light in the process?
5. Explain why you chose your Confirmation Patron Saint and how you plan to live out your life through them.
6. Explain who you chose as your sponsor and a few reasons how that person has affected your life?
7. How has your prayer life grown and what do you plan to do to keep prayer an integral part of your days?
8. How has your relationship grown with the Holy Spirit and where do you feel the Holy Spirit is leading you next in your Catholic Faith?
9. What is the first commitment you want to make towards your Catholic Faith after your receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?
10. Describe your relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit and how it is different today than when you first began learning about the sacrament of Confirmation?
11. How do you know you are for sure ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and what do you plan to do

Please remember this is a personal letter so write it as if you are handwriting the letter. Begin with Dear Father Jim….and then formally ask to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. The bulk of your letter will validate that request. Please use spellcheck and grammar check so it is easy to read and then personally sign your name at the bottom. This is important that this is your work and comes from you but you are welcome to read the letter to your parents and/or sponsors as they have shared this journey with you from the beginning and will be filled with joy to see the joy in you and the witness of your Catholic faith. If you have any questions, or having a hard time getting this letter started, please know you can reach out to me at any time. We are in this together and always remember, God’s Got This! Michelle Stavens (a.k.a. Meesch)

SUBMIT YOUR LETTER OF READINESS ONLINE HERE