To prepare young people for the
reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation, St Mark has a process in accordance
with the new norms established by the Diocese of Richmond. The formation
sessions are incorporated into our High School formation program. Preparation
for the Sacrament for this transition year (2010 to 2011) is intended for those
young people entering the 10th and 11th grade, but is also open to 12th grade if
the sacrament has not yet been celebrated. To begin the formation program, the
Candidate should have participated in religious formation the previous year.
High School Sessions for 9th through
11th grade are usually conducted at least two Sundays a month from 6:00 to 8:00
pm. The calendar for the coming year is listed below. Sponsors are only for
those preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation – normally 10th and 11th
grade for this coming year.
Confirmation Candidates will
participate in a two and a half day retreat at Triple-R Ranch in January.
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School
students will participate in the parish program to receive the Sacrament of
Confirmation. This includes participation in the Candidate Confirmation Retreat
as the Catholic High Retreat does not replace this St Mark community-building
and Confirmation preparing retreat.
HIGH SCHOOL – 10TH TO 11TH GRADE (TO INCLUDE
CONFIRMATION) FORMATION
2010/2011 SCHEDULE
Unless otherwise
noted, all sessions are 6:00-8:00 PM.
Sponsors are invited to attend sessions in BOLD for
10th and 11th grade only.
SEPTEMBER
19th Adult Formation
Session – "Partnering with Parents" at 1pm **
19th HS Youth Group (8th – 12th grade)
26th HS Formation
OCTOBER
10th HS Formation
10th Adult Formation session – "Parenting Teens"
17th HS Youth Group (8th – 12th grade)
24th HS Formation
NOVEMBER
7th HS Formation
14th HS Youth Group (8th – 12th grade)
21st HS Formation
DECEMBER
5th Advent Full Community Gathering at 12:30pm
12th HS Youth Group (8th – 12th grade)
19th HS Formation
JANUARY
7th to 9th CONFIRMATION RETREAT (10TH AND 11TH
GRADE)/Rite of Covenant
9th HS Formation (9th grade only)
16th HS Youth Group (8th – 12th grade)
23rd HS Formation
FEBRUARY
13th HS Formation
20th HS Youth Group (8th – 12th grade)
27th HS Formation
MARCH
9th Ash Wednesday – Attend one of the 3 liturgies
(6:30am, 12pm, or 7:30pm)
13th & 14th Parish Mission at 7pm **
20th HS Youth Group (8th – 12th grade)
27th HS Formation
APRIL
3rd Lenten Full Community Gathering at 12:30pm
3rd Regional Youth Event at St Gregory at 7:30pm
10th HS Formation
17th HS Youth Group (8th – 12th grade)
21st, 22nd, 23rd TRIDUUM – Attend Church Service at 7:30pm for
21st & 22nd, 8:00pm for 23rd
24th EASTER SUNDAY
MAY
1st HS Formation
15th HS Youth Group (8th – 12th grade)
22nd HS Formation
25th Confirmation Celebration for 10th and 11th grade at 7:00pm
JUNE
5th Final Formation Session for 10th and 11th grade
only
**ALL parishioners are encouraged to attend
these events.