Preparation for Confirmation starts after children have received their first communion. St. William of York's Religious Education program is an 8-year program. We are NOT a sacraments program. Each year the children build upon what they have learned from the year before. This program prepares them to receive the sacraments. Grades 3 through 6 are instrumental years for the student to build upon and expand their knowledge, and understanding of the faith. In Grade 7, students are required to pass the “Basic Faith Test”, in order to continue on to the 8th Grade. They will also be required to complete the following:
a) Prepare a Saint report on the saint of their choice
b) Perform 15 hours of service to the community
c) Choose a Sponsor - A person chosen to serve as a mentor in the Catholic faith for the student.
The sponsor must:
1) Be a Catholic in good standing
2) Have received all sacraments (Baptism, 1st Holy Communion and Confirmation
3) Be at least 16 Years of Age
4) If married, must have a valid Catholic marriage
Confirmation is received in 8th grade.
*** Regular attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligations is required and expected.
*** Mass attendance will be monitored. Learning the faith and practicing the faith go hand in hand.
To recieve the sacrament of confirmation as an adult you will have to attend The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). RCIA is a process of study and prayer for adults 18 years of age or older who: wish to join the Catholic Church; were baptized Catholic, but never received the Sacraments of Penance, Eucharist, or Confirmation; are interested in exploring the Faith, but are unsure of joining; or practicing Catholics who wish to learn a bit more about their Faith. All are invited who are interested to come out on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM starting in September. Watch the bulletin on when to call the parish office to register.