Confirmation Program
The Confirmation Program at St. Francis de Sales Parish is a two-year formation process that typically begins during the teen’s freshman year in high school.
We will introduce topics and content through videos and through presentations by speakers and we will focus on inviting teens to participate in honest and open discussion. Some of our discussions include: Why am I here? What makes me happy? What’s your story God? How do I know God is real? Who is Jesus?
Ultimately we desire to help each person know Jesus and find new ways that He is relevant to your everyday life. When we discover who Jesus is, we are better able to have a real relationship with Him.
We want each person to know: God created you, He loves you, He will never ignore or forget you and He desires that you know He is with you always. How we respond to God’s love is our choice. When we choose to allow God into our lives we can be more truly joyful and our lives and our families can be revitalized.
Teen Rosary
Download our Teen Rosary and Reflections CD! Praying the Rosary is a powerful and inspirational Catholic tradition. The CD includes prayerful reflections written and inspired by teens in the St. Francis de Sales Confirmation program. To download the CD, click here.
Confirmation In-Person
2023-2024
Must attend 11am Mass followed by Small Group Gathering and Discussion 12 Noon-1:30pm in the Ministry Center
1st Year
Dates to come!
2nd Year
Dates to come!
Castle Retreat
Nov. 10-12, 2023
Feb. 2-4, 2024
Leave Friday 5pm and return Sunday 2pm
Subscribe to our Google Calendars for your convenience!
Online Registration is OPEN for the 2023-24 school year!
Please register as soon as possible before August 11th.
2023-2024 Confirmation Registration
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 two components this year:
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 are in the column to the left)
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.
You can use this button at the top of this page to register for both 1st year or 2nd year Confirmation Preparation Sessions.
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.
How to Pay
Credit Card: Online via our payment portal (there is a processing fee attached to this).
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.
Scholarship: 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 Pam Lynch know. We want to help you and your child complete this sacrament.
GOT QUESTIONS? Please contact Diana Arizmendi, Director of Youth Ministry
847.726.4842 // darizmendi@stfrancislz.org
Castle Retreat
2nd year Sophomores will join us for a "Castle" retreat this year at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford (same location we have used for the past many years). Register for this retreat online today!
Parent Information Meeting
We really want to make this year a good experience for you and your teen. We will email updates per your registration information.
“We desire that each person know that God created you, loves you and He is with you always. It is an honor to share this message with you and to help you respond YES to God’s invitation which calls you to a lifelong relationship with Him.”