Confirmation Prep meets at the same time as our HS Youth Group

SUNDAYs FROM 2:30-4:30

What can you expect at a Youth Group / Confirmation Prep gathering?
2:30: Snacks – Fellowship - Games
3:00: Opening Prayer
3:15: Teaching
3:45: Small Groups
4:10: Eucharistic Adoration
4:30: Departure

Confirmation Requirements:

• “Adolescents are to be at least in grades 9th through 12th by the time they celebrate the sacrament.” - Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise

• Must be a registered parishioner of St. Mark's or submit a letter of permission from parish priest where family is active and registered. (ASAP)

• Enroll in Confirmation Prep by clicking the registration link below. (ASAP)

• Provide a copy of Baptism & First Communion Certificates (ASAP)

• Attend Sunday Mass weekly & Holydays of Obligation.

• Attend 9 Confirmation Prep Lessons & Eucharistic Adoration (December - April)

• Choose a Confirmation Sponsor:

  • Eligibility Form & Baptismal Certificate w/notations (Due 2/21/27)

• Choose a Patron Saint (Due 2/27/27)

• Write a letter to Bishop Peter Christensen expressing your desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation (Due 2/27/27)

• Attend Confirmation Retreat -

  • Saturday, February 27, 2027

  • St. Mark’s Parish - 9:30 - 5:00

  • Mass - 5:00 - 6:00

•  Complete Works of Mercy project (Due 4/4/27)

• Confirmation Mass, St. Mark’s Parish -

  • Waiting for Bishop Peter to announce his 2027 Confirmation Mass schedule

  • St. Mark’s Confirmation Mass will fall between April 4th and May 16th

Confirmation Classes #1-#9 (December- April) are required for all candidates seeking the sacrament . If a class is missed the candidate loses time for fellowship, teaching, discussion and time to uncover more about the richness of their Catholic faith. If absent the lesson is assigned as homework and due the following Sunday.