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SPRED Teens Confirmed!
/Congratulations to our teens who were confirmed in the SPRED Program on April 23rd, 2023
Krystian Woyciech Bendyk
Daniel Pablo Velasquez Brown
Natalia Ines Therese of Lies Hesslau
Nathaniel James Vincent Smith
Thank You from Youth Ministry!
/THE CASTLE RETREAT IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR ST FRANCIS DE SALES CONFIRMATION PROGRAM. THESE RETREATS ARE LED BY WONDERFUL HIGH SCHOOL TEENS AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS.
TO EVERY RETREATANT AND THEIR FAMILY, THANK YOU FOR BEING SO OPEN TO THE WEEKEND AND SHARING YOUR STORY WITH US.
TO EVERY TEEN LEADER AND THEIR FAMILY, THANK YOU FOR DEDICATING A WEEKEND TO SHARING GOD'S LOVE WITH YOUR PEERS. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU!
TO EVERY ADULT LEADER WHO CHAPERONED THESE RETREAT WEEKENDS, WE TRULY COULDN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU.
Thank you: Traci Dahlinger, Kathy Fuell, Maria Galuppo, Lexi Hitchens, Pam Lynch, Mimi McGlauchlin, Mikey McGlauchlin, Gary Radwanski, Sara Webster, Georgia Wiersma, Bill Weismann, and Adrienne Virgilio
TO EVERY PARISHIONER WHO PRAYED FOR US, THANK YOU! THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS WITH US EVERY SECOND OF OUR RETREAT WEEKENDS.
WE CANNOT WAIT FOR OUR APRIL 15th CONFIRMATION!
MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE EYES TO SEE GOD'S LOVE IN YOUR LIFE!
Thank you Confirmation Leaders
This two-year Confirmation program consists of monthly sessions that include great content and wonderful small group discussions. Special thank you to our Confirmation Small Group Leaders: Anne Quast, Bill Weismann, Cathy Jones, Connie Snider, Gary Radwanski, Georgia Wiersma, Karen Nolan, Rose Weismann, and Kathy Fuell.
2022-2023 Confirmation Registration IS OPEN!!!!
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Online Registration is OPEN!
We are pleased to tell you that you do not need to drop off the packet or mail it in. If you prefer a paper registration packet or prefer to write a check or pay in person please contact Cathy Chiarelli and she can make arrangements for you. Please register asap and before August 12th.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thank you for your interest in our High School two year Confirmation Preparation Program at St Francis de Sales Parish. We desire to journey with each person to deepen their relationship with God through knowledge and understanding as well as experiences and encounters.
Our focus will continue to be on your teen as well as your family since we are absolutely confident that your relationship with God can and will have a positive impact in your life and the life of your family. Each teen will receive a Bible and we will spend time learning more about how Sacred Scriptures can be relevant to your life.
We will have three components this year:
A monthly family session. A link to the monthly lesson will be sent to you and your teen. The content will include insights, ideas and truths about God and our Faith. These lessons are intended to be discussed by the teen, parent and family. Your teens will be asked to respond with thoughts and reactions. The focus of these sessions will be to learn and grow together so we can deepen our understanding about God and about our relationship with Him. (Dates - whatever works for the family)
Monthly teen small group gathering and discussion. We will meet approximately once a month. These small group gatherings are important for the teens to be able to connect, learn and share their insights and ideas (Dates TBD - most likely on Sunday mid-day)
Mass. The Mass is an important gift of our Church and offers us all a unique opportunity to invite Jesus into our life. The more you grow in your faith, the more important the Mass can become to your faith life. All families should attend Mass each Sunday. Our current Mass schedule: Saturday 5pm, Sunday 6:30am, 9:00am and 11:00am. On the days we have a small group meeting we will gather with our teens in small groups at 11:00 Mass.
Goals for this year:
Teens and parents have a new perspective about God and their relationship with God and are inspired to move forward on their faith journey even after these sessions are complete.
Your family is comfortable discussing faith, prayer and God together at home and creates your own family prayer, prayer time and/or prayer experiences.
You can use this online form to register for both 1st year or 2nd year Confirmation Preparation Sessions.
Use this Tuition link for payment: Tuition Link
Please pay before classes begin. If you cannot make the whole payment upfront, please use the partial payment section of the online form. You can contact Cathy Chiarelli at CChiarelli@stfrancislz.org to set up a payment plan. Also, Fr Ryan can offer some financial assistance through the scholarship application process.
This year we are able to offer online credit card payments. If you prefer to pay with a check or cash, you can drop off or mail to our Ministry Center at 135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 c/o Confirmation Program.
How to Pay
Credit Card: Online via our payment portal (there is a processing fee attached to this). Directions for this option will be listed at the end of the registration form.
Check: Please bring to the ministry center or mail it to our Ministry Center at 135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 c/o YM Confirmation Program.
Cash: Can be brought to the ministry center or brought to the first day of class.
Contact Fr Ryan regarding financial assistance.
Volunteers Needed
We are in need of adult small group leaders. Please contact Pam Lynch if you have a heart for teens, are willing to create a safe place for open discussion and are willing to share some stories from your own faith life. The Protecting God's Children process will need to be completed.
Thank you again for your interest in our program and for letting us accompany you in continuing with your child's education in our Faith.
Usually freshmen join as 1st year teens. If your child is joining us outside this typical time frame, please let me know. We want to help you and your child.
GOT QUESTIONS? Please contact Pam Lynch, Director of Youth Ministry
847.726.4862 // plynch@stfrancislz.org
Congratulations to those celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation!
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Congratulations to our 83 teens and 3 young adults who are celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation this season! Most were confirmed on April 9th, 2022 with Bishop Jeffrey Grob and our Pastor Father David Ryan with Deacon Bob Arvidson.
As the two-year Confirmation Preparation continued to focus on family-based topics to be discussed at home, this year, we also had small group discussions where the teens were able to come together in-person. Special thanks to the Confirmation Small Group Leaders: Jim Bukowski, Traci Dahlinger, Kathy Fuell, Kirk Galasso, Karen Nolan, Ray Urban, Bill Weismann, Rose Weismann, and Georgia Wiersma. And a thank you to Karen Nolan who also invested in preparing our young adult men for this Sacrament.
Thank you also to all the adult chaperones who helped with the Castle retreats we held in December & February: Joe Bruno, Traci Dahlinger, Kathy Fuell, Lexi Hitchens, Katie McGlauchlin, Mikey McGlauchlin, Bill Weismann, and Georgia Wiersma.
Thank you to Josh Goodman for leading us in the music for our Masses with Emma Belew, sharing their vocal gifts with us all. Thank you to the tech team that was there to stream both Masses for family and friends - Sarah Richards, Cristina Mac Cormac, Francisca Alivia, and the many others that jumped in to help.
Our parish is very proud of all our teens and young adults. It was an honor to celebrate this important sacrament together. We look forward to continuing the journey with these young people as they grow in their faith and their relationship with God!
Caitlyn Anne Armstrong
Lauren Sarah Bailey
Lucas Anthony Bajerski
Lauren Elizabeth Beery
Ella Francis Beischer
Riley Gemma Betz
Sophie Elizabeth Ann Borst
Ethan Christopher Buccelli
Julia Ignatius Bukowski
Kieran Michael Cawley
Conner Nicholas Cognac
Meghan Catherine Cupples
Tyler Nicholas Czabaj
Michael Dominic Dizon
Matthew Christopher Drozdzynski
Anna Mary Edgcomb
Isabel Cecilia Edgcomb
Amanda Teresa Eng
Alaina Thomas More Fahey
Aidan Luigi Flannery
Lauren Jean Foraker
Kendall Catherine Freeland
Josef Thomas Gaggiano
Julia Rose Galasso
Victoria Elizabeth Gallo
Connor Padre Pio Grafrath
Olivia Catherine Of Bologna Harold
Dominic Dymphna Harold
William Charles Jokerst
David Cecilia Kalesz
Adam Joseph Ketcham
Travis Michael King
Rebecca Dorothy Klunder
Ella Sophia Knight
Allison Elizabeth Ann Koelper
Jack Michael Kopilash
Paige Catherine Kutsor
Elena Elizabeth Labuda
Morgan Elizabeth Lesniewicz
Natalia Veronica Macon
Caitlin Catherine Marino
Rylee Elizabeth Matheson
Grace Clare Mcconnell
Evan Jude Mehrholz
Maya Mary Mendocha
Jillian Katharine Michels
Emilie Saint Patricia Moorman
Courtney Sara Morrison
Andrew Dominic Savio Morton
Matthew Gabriel Nerenberg
Jason Joseph Paull
Rebecca Joan Pinedo
Lauren Monica Pinto
Eli Michael Piper
Ella Catherine Of Siena Polich
Kevin Anne Potempa
Jack Francis Of Assisi Quesinberry
Megan Michael Raube
Ashley Teresa Ribordy
Joseph Dominic Richards
Andy Dominic Ridosh
Anna Bernadette Roscoe
Charlotte Gemma Rosenbaum
Isabella Francis Runez
Nicholas Joseph Salerno
Olivia Mary Shaf
Kaitlyn Abigail Shively
Joshua Augustine Smith
Brayden John Stanovich
Presley Natalia Stellflue
Sean Christopher Sullivan
Nicole Gemma Swiatlowski
Julia Marie Taylor
Anthony Richard Tignino
Annie Rosalia Titterton
Kellen Patrick Valancius
Elaina Katharine Drexel Wendland
Olivia Catherine Wielgos
Wyatt George Wiersma
Riley Gall Wiltgen
Grant Christopher Wold
Nick Joseph Zettler
Ethan Sebastian Zurcher
Michael Francis Schumacher
Andrew Florian Cotsiamitis
Luke Philip Neri Yankoe
Confirmation Registration is OPEN!
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We are pleased to tell you that you do not need to drop off the packet or mail it in. If you prefer a paper registration packet or prefer to write a check or pay in person please contact Cathy Chiarelli and she can make arrangements for you. Please register asap and before August 12th.
Congrats Confirmation Class of 2021!
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