What is Confirmation?
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Who can be Confirmed?
In the Diocese of Venice, young people can be Confirmed in 10th grade or older.
How do you know if you are ready to be Confirmed?
- You willingly and regularly participate in the life of the Parish, especially in the past year. This includes joining us for Youth Nights, retreats, and Mass.
- You are willing to give the Confirmation prep process your 100% effort.
- You are curious about what it all means – Church, Mass, Eucharist, Youth Group, Spirituality, loving God, believing in Jesus, etc. If you are curious, you are ready for Confirmation prep!
- You understand the basics of the faith. You can see the Bishop’s Confirmation Study Guide here – he wants to know you know about our faith so you can pass it on to others, too.
Confirmation at Our Lady of Light is an adventure for the student (also known as “candidate”) in discovering God and the Holy Spirit. Your parents, Church, and sponsor will be here on the way to support you. But you need to be ready. If you’re ready to commit to your faith, email YouthMinistry@ourladyoflight.com for more information. Registration Deadline for 2026-27 is August 1, 2026.
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Youth Confirmation Program at Our Lady of Light
Confirmation for youth at OLOL is designed to help them build relationships with one another in community, with their catechetical team and Confirmation Sponsor, and with the Church. These bonds are designed to help them stay plugged into their faith and their Church in the coming “growing up” years, and cannot happen without their participation. Teens, it’s your chance to step forward toward God, to your faith, and to living out your Catholic Christianity- it’s ok if you don’t feel super-confident about your faith, that’s something we will do our best to help you with. We kindly ask that you read the following information carefully, as we have made a few updates to this year’s program and requirements.
Confirmation starts with “Year 1”
⇒Sunday Mass
Actively participate and attend weekly Sunday Mass & Holy Days of Obligation. Attendance at Catholic Mass every weekend is not optional; God commands it: “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.” It’s ok to attend at a different Catholic Church sometimes – as long as you are going!
⇒Active participation in Youth Ministry or Faith Formation
Active participation in our Anchor in Faith Nights, Youth Ministry, or other High School Formation, including Catholic High School. To view the Anchor in Faith 2026-27 schedule, click here. To view our youth ministry page, click here.
To register for year 1, click here.
After Year 1 comes “Year 2”
These are young people in 10th grade or older who actively participated in Mass and Catholic formation last year and they are ready to sign up for Confirmation prep, or what we call “Year 2”. We kindly ask that you read the following information carefully, as we have made a few updates to this year’s program and requirements. Here are the steps you will take on your Confirmation journey:
⇒Registration Sunday
Held on Sunday, August 2, students will sign up for a 30-minute timeslot when we will meet you and your parents, get you signed up, and give you a pop quiz on the Bishop’s Confirmation Study Guide.
To register for year 2, click here.
2026 Year 2 Commitment Form, click here.
A version of the Study Guide with some fill-in-the blanks here.
⇒Sunday Mass
Actively participate and attend weekly Sunday Mass & Holy Days of Obligation. Attendance at Catholic Mass every weekend is not optional; God commands it: “Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.” It’s ok to attend at a different Catholic Church sometimes – as long as you are going!
⇒Year 2 2026-27 Confirmation classes & program info
***All of these dates are required***
*Immediate Prep Classes – from 6-8pm (all are required except in the case of serious illness or family emergency). For dates and to learn more, click here.
*Anchor in Faith Nights – after the 5PM mass, normally on the first Sunday of every month from October- April. To see this year’s schedule and learn more, click here.
Please note: Parents and parishioners – we need you to sponsor a Sunday night meal or join the Hospitality team! Please email YouthMinistry@ourladyoflight.com
*Stations of the Cross – one Friday night during Lent; date to be determined and shared as soon as we know.
*Confirmation Mass Rehearsal – will be held over 1 Sunday evening before the Confirmation Mass (date TBD)
*Final Immediate Prep Class – will be held over 1 Sunday evening before the Confirmation Mass (date TBD)
*Confession Night – will be held the week before or day of the Confirmation Mass (date TBD)
Confirmation Discipleship Project Assignment:
Since Confirmation, “deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ” (see quote at the top of this page), we seek to challenge, inspire, and give practical experience in the real parish setting where students can live out their call to discipleship. The discipleship project is assigned at the last class and due at the end of January. We recognize that students will need help with these projects and are available to help them coordinate these. We hope the projects make a lasting impact for the students and parish, and that they create a core memory of meaningful service and active participation in their parish. Click 2025 discipleship assignment to see details.
Additional Information & Resources
⇒Sponsor – someone to walk with you in faith this year and keep you plugged in after Confirmation. Sponsor requirements and form
- Our Lady of Light Parishioners please click here for the Sponsor commitment form.
- Sponsors from other parishes who are sponsoring an Our Lady of Light parishioner, click here.
⇒Saint Name – Choosing a ‘new’ name symbolizes your new role in the Church. See more here.
Here is the week 1 Saint assignment.
⇒Write a letter to the Pastor or Bishop – Asking to be Confirmed is your chance to say YES. See more here.
⇒Confirmation Mass – Sometime in the spring, on a date of the Bishop’s choosing, he will come to our Parish and Confirm our students. Final preparation for the sacrament, as well as a rehearsal will occur during Sunday night youth nights in April.
Communications- Flocknote
OLOL Youth Ministry uses Flocknote for most communication. We encourage all families to create an account and complete their profile so you can stay informed and connected.
Create an Account:
Visit: https://ololym.flocknote.com/home
If you don’t already have an account, click “Get Involved” and follow the prompts to sign up. Be sure to fill out as much information as possible so we can communicate with you effectively.
After Creating Your Account:
Go to Profile → Family Info → Add Family Member and follow the prompts to add each member of your family
Add a profile picture for each account
Go to Profile and opt in to receive emails and text messages
Click Groups and join the groups you or your teen would like to receive updates from
Click Latest to view the most recent Notes and messages sent out
Be sure to download the Flocknote app on your phone, sign in, and check it regularly for updates.
Text Updates:
To join the Year 1 Confirmation group on Flocknote: text OLOLC28 to 84576.
To join the All Youth Ministry group: text ALLOLOLYM to 84576
To join the High School Youth Ministry group on Flocknote: text OLOLHSYM to 84576.
To join the High School LEAD (Leadership, Evangelization, and Discipleship) group: text LEADOLOL to 84576
Flocknote Notes:
Notes are messages sent by admins to keep everyone informed and connected. They may include announcements, event information, reminders, or personal follow-ups, and can be sent to a group or directly to an individual. Whether it’s a quick question or an important update, Notes help keep communication organized and clear. To support a safe environment, any message sent to a teen is also automatically shared with you as their proxy contact, so you can stay aware of all interactions. This is why it is important that when you set up your account, you ensure your information is correct, opt in to receive messages and emails, and establish relationships within your family profile and proxy contacts.
Our Lady of Light promises to be here for you to help you grow as disciples in your faith. We will stand with you, pray with you, and meet you where you are at in your journey of faith. We ask that you give this time of preparation your “all” as you say yes to the Lord.
*** Please note: Attending Catholic High School alone does not satisfy Confirmation preparation. ***
For communications about Confirmation from Youth Ministry here; text ALLOLOLYM to 84576
To make a payment toward Confirmation for your student, click here: Online Giving
For questions email YouthMinistry@ourladyoflight.com
