PARENT INFORMATION LETTER FOR CONFIRMATION AND HIGH SCHOOL

                         2014-2015 Dear Parents, Confirmation is the final stage of initiation into the Church. With the sacrament comes the grace from God to embrace the Faith more fully and to be a witness for Christ in the world. We call this Discipleship - following the Lord more closely and allowing him to shape our lives.

Confirmation classes, years 1 and 2, are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Year 2 of Confirmation also includes Saturday workshops throughout the catechetical year and a mandatory retreat. We have tried to make the program varied and interesting in ways that appeal to young people in their mid teens. This process is a challenge, as is anything truly worthwhile. Discipleship calls both, the student and their family, to a commitment and that commitment starts at the very beginning.

Please read the following dates and requirements to ensure a successful start to the year:

Tuesday, September 30th - Mandatory Student & Parent Meeting at 6:30 PM. (English speaking parents will be in the St. Francis Hall and Spanish speaking parents in the Serra Center.) Tuesday, October 7th – First Night of Classes Tuesday, February 3rd – All required documents due: Baptism certificate, First Communion certificate, and Sponsor Permission Form. Failure to turn in documents by the due date might impact you child’s ability to be Confirmed. Friday, February 27th – All tuition is due. (See back page for details). All matters concerning Confirmation will be presented at the mandatory parent’s meetings.

In His Service, Youth Catechetical Team

Registration and Tuition Information for For the Confirmation Faith Formation Program

2014-2015

Confirmation is a two year High School program. Preparation may begin in the 9th grade. Students must be at least 15 years old to receive Confirmation. Situations can be evaluated in the event of attendance to a Catholic School. A copy of the teen’s Baptism and First Communion certificate is required (unless the student is in the process to receive their First Communion as well). The following are the costs that apply to the 2014-2015 Program:

The cost for the first year of Confirmation is $60.00, the regular tuition amount for all grade levels. The Registration fee for the second year of Confirmation is $175.00. This fee is based covers catechetical expenses as well as costs of retreats and workshops. We ask for the full amount at registration but the amount can also be made in payments. You can charge the full amount with a major credit card, or you can make cash/check payments. Cash payments require $80.00 first payment with the final payment made by February 27th.

Calendar of Classes: Confirmation classes are held on Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. The full calendar will be published on a separate page and presented to you at the parent orientation meeting. It will also be available on the internet at our website: www.sanluisreyparish.org Information for the Program Coordinators:

The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry - TBD

LARRY LAGRASTA – Pre-School – 8th (English) - 760- 547-0712 llagrasta@sanluisreyparish.org RCIA for children and Middle School

ELENA ZAVALA – Pre-School – 6th (Spanish) - 760- 547-0715 hispanicre@sanluisreyparish.org RCIA for children