The Teen Sacrament Confirmation Ministry at Saint Francis of Assisi Church is a two-year process that leads to the Sacrament of Confirmation. The goals of the teen ministry is to empower young people to be true disciples of Christ, to guide them in their spiritual and personal growth, and to invite them into an active participation in the Catholic Church.
Requirements: Teens registering this year, should reach the age of 16 by May 2026 in order to be able to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in May/June 2026.
- Candidates should have received the Sacraments of Baptism and 1st Communion before they register.
- Sponsors are required for this sacrament. Please see the links below for Sponsor Guidelines and Requirements.
- Teens, Parents, and Coordinators must review and sign the teen covenant. Please see below to review.
- 20 hours of Community Service per year that can be done while serving during mass, youth choir, parish festival, and other parish events.
- Students will be required to attend mass every Sunday with their families, and to frequent the sacrament of reconciliation on a regular basis.
- Every 4th Sunday of the month, teens will be required to attend the Teen Mass at 11:30.
- Parents will also be required to attend monthly family catechesis sessions.
- Teen Confirmation Classes will meet starting August 25th to June 1st in the gym (11:20-12:50pm).
- More information will be provided during the registration sessions.
Please check out the textbooks that we'll be using for the program:
Chosen from Ascension Press
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Virtual Field Guide from Open Light Media:
Registrations are still open / Registraciones todavia estan abiertas
Fee for Confirmation class is ($200 for first year)
(Please provide a copy of their birth certificate, baptism certificate, and 1st communion certificate).
For inquiries about registration, please contact Fernando and Marina Garcia via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Or you may call/text at 925-375-1066. Para preguntas acerca de las registraciones, por favor contacte a Fernando y Marina Garcia.
Confirmation Standards (English) Confirmation Standards (Spanish)
Sponsor Guidelines (English) Requisitos para Padrinos (Espanol)
Teen Ministry Covenant/ Compromiso de Pastoral Juvenil
Thinking of becoming a catechist? All help is welcome. Adult volunteers are essential for our program. All adult volunteers are required to complete a Safe Environment Training Class and be fingerprinted by the Diocese of Oakland. Please contact us if you are interested. We need help in the English First Communion Program, the Confirmation Program, and the Spanish First Communion Program.
Estan pensando en ser catequistas? Ver video. Toda ayuda es bienvenida. Voluntarios adultos son esenciales para nuestros programas parroquiales. Todos los voluntarios adultos necesitan tomar la clase de Ambiente Seguro y tomar las huellas para la Diocesis de Oakland. Por favor contactenos si estan interesados. Necesitamos ayuda en el programa de catequesis en ingles y espanol, y tambien necesitamos ayuda en el programa de Confirmacion (ingles).
Live Scan Form (for Fingerprints / para las huellas)
The closest location for Live Scans is: the Postal Annex #164, 785 Oak Grove Rd., Suite E2, Concord, CA 94518
