DATE | EVENT | HANDOUTS |
Wednesday March 12 @ 7:00 - 8:30 pm | CONFIRMATION PREP CLASS * Liturgical Service Training (The Mass) ~ Students meet in Chapel ~ Parents Parish Hall & Bridal Room This is a required Liturgical Ministry Training for all of Confirmation candidates. Training Purpose = (1) you will receive a hands on training on how to serve at the Mass in various positions (2) you will meet the people who are the overseers of these Mass ministries (3) You will get clear instructions on your Service Projects | PROYECTOS VENCIMIENTO - 27 de abril - Capacitación en ministerio litúrgico y servicio familiar (Espanol) Liturgical Ministry - Description & Contact Sheet |
Wednesday March 19 @ 7:00 - 8:30 pm | CONFIRMATION PREP CLASS * Lesson 8: Purpose of Sacraments & Baptism ~ before class ~ Read pgs 192-202 in "The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth" | |
Wednesday April 2 @ 7:00 - 8:30 pm | CONFIRMATION PREP CLASS * Lesson 9: Eucharist (Fr. Silverino guest teacher) Father says --> "BRING YOUR BIBLE !" ~ Middle & High School students in Parish Hall ~ Parents in Modulars ~ before class ~ Read pgs 213-224 in "The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth" | |
*** 1st Communion Candidates ONLY *** ~Wed, April 9th @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm How to receive Communion Lesson (meet in Church) ~ Fri, May 2 @ 6:30pm (with Sponsors) First Communion Rehearsal (meet in Church) ~ Sat, May 3rd @ 10am (with Sponsors) First Communion Mass w/ Fr. Silverino | ||
Wednesday April 16 @ 7:00 - 8:30 pm | CONFIRMATION PREP CLASS * Interviews with Aimee + Q & A, Communion Practice, Reconciliation ~ Students meet in Chapel ~ Parents in Parish Hall & Luke | |
Wednesday April 30th @ 7:00 - 8:30 pm | CONFIRMATION PREP CLASS * Lesson 10: Confirmation ~ before class ~ Read pgs 203-212 in "The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth" | |
Wednesday May 7th @ 5:30pm | CONFIRMATION SPONSOR DINNER (sponsors & students only) ~ Meet for a complimentary meal in the Parish Hall ~ Listen to Testimonies ~ SoV Sponsors & SoV Candidates only | INVITE SPONSOR / PADRINO ~ DOWNLOAD & PRINT INVITATION or copy & text this link: https://tinyurl.com/sponsordinner2025 |
Wednesday May 7th @ 7:00 - 8:30pm | CONFIRMATION MASS REHEARSAL (Students & Sponsors only) * mandatory for all Sponsors* ~ Sponsors & Confirmandi only (no parents) ~ Meet in SoV Church Sanctuary :: all Shepherd of the Valley & Sacred Heart (Medford) & Our Lady of the Mountain (Ashland) Confirmandi will be in attendance | |
Friday May 9th @ 5:30pm | CONFIRMATION MASS (Students & Sponsors only) ~ Sponsors & Confirmandi only (no parents) ~ Meet In SoV Parish Hall :: all Shepherd of the Valley & Sacred Heart (Medford) & Our Lady of the Mountain (Ashland) Confirmandi will be in attendance | INFO SHEET FOR SPONSORS & CANDIDATES ~ coming soon |
Friday May 9th @ 6:30 pm | CONFIRMATION MASS (Presider is Archbishop Sample) ~ In SoV Chuch ** Plan to arrive early for seating in Church ** :: all Shepherd of the Valley & Sacred Heart (Medford) & Our Lady of the Mountain (Ashland) Confirmandi will be in attendance | INVITATION FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS ~ coming soon |
Friday May 9th after Mass | CONFIRMATION RECEPTION ~In SoV Parish Hall ** All Families and Friends of the Confirmation Candidates are invited for Cake & Beverages and professional photos with Archbishop Sample :: all Shepherd of the Valley & Sacred Heart (Medford) & Our Lady of the Mountain (Ashland) Confirmandi will be in attendance |
{ Confirmandi = Confirmation Candidate }
Prep Classes with Anita & Confirmation Team on select Wednesdays
MEET in LUKE
Confirmation Prep Agreement:
* Pre Class Interview (with Parent and Minister) & Sign Agreement
* Sunday Mass attendance
* Develop a Daily prayer life
* Attend Confirmation Prep Classes
* Read the pages about the topic before class
* Ask someone to be your Sponsor
* Choose a Patron Saint
* Attend the Confirmation Retreat
* Complete Service Projects
* Complete Saint Project
* Reconciliation / Confession
* Pre Sacrament Interview (with YM)
{ Confirmandi = Confirmation Candidate }
Prep Classes with Jerry & Confirmation Team on select Wednesdays
MEET in MARK
Confirmation Prep Agreement:
* Pre Class Interview (with Parent and Minister) & Sign Agreement
* Sunday Mass attendance
* Develop a Daily prayer life
* Attend Confirmation Prep Classes
* Read the pages about the topic before class
* Ask someone to be your Sponsor
* Choose a Patron Saint
* Attend the Confirmation Retreat
* Complete Service Projects
* Complete Saint Project
* Reconciliation / Confession
* Pre Sacrament Interview (with YM)
Every Wednesday when your child has class, you are encouraged to meet in the Chapel with Terry Marks. (ph: 541-826-7924)
Parent Class Purpose?
To learn more about what your children are learning this week, so you can help them grow in their relationship with Christ and to help you build the Domestic Church.
If you have any questions,
please reach out to
Aimee Arnold
Youth & Young Adult Minister
youthminister@shepherdcatholic.com
541-664-8293 (calls and texts)