Confirmation Program
2026-2027 Calendar
Our 2026-2027 calendar will be available soon!
Please note these are subject to change. If we make a change, you will be notified via email. This calendar is in Google Docs so they can be updated in live time.
Students must attend all scheduled Sunday classes followed by the 5pm Sunday Mass.
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Resources for Teens and Parents
Registration for Confirmation classes for 2026-2027 opens on June 1, 2026. Use the link below to access the registration form.
Note - this year there is a $50 non-refundable registration fee per child. This fee will be taken off the remaining tuition due amount.
Dear Parents/Guardians-
Thank you for your interest in our High School (grades 9-12) 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. Throughout our two years together, teens will not only deepen their understanding of our faith, but they will also grow in community and prepare to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.
We will introduce topics and content through videos and 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? This year we will be using Chosen as our curriculum from Ascension Press.
Our two year program consists of the following:
Monthly Sessions- We will meet approximately once a month on Sunday for a large group class and small group discussion. Small group gatherings are important for the teens to be able to connect, learn and share their insights and ideas. Sessions will begin in September and we will gather from 3:00pm-5:00pm. A calendar with dates will be provided soon.
Attending 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. Everyone should attend Mass with their family every Sunday, however, teens are expected to attend the 5pm Sunday with their small group on meeting dates.
Youth Ministry (Life Night) Participation- Students enrolled in the Confirmation program are automatically enrolled in our Youth Ministry program and are highly encouraged to attend our gatherings. This is another way to grow in community and meet other teens. Our Youth Ministry Life Teen program is open to all High School students. These gatherings are different from Confirmation classes and offer a combination of social and topic nights that encourage community building and growth in our faith. We meet from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Sunday. A calendar for the year will be shared soon.
Who can register for Confirmation Preparation?
Typically, teens register as freshmen. If your teen is not a freshman and would like to enroll in the program, please register them as a Year 1 student. Diana Arizmendi will contact you with more information about the program. Please note: only High School students can register for our Confirmation program.
Students who were enrolled in classes during the 2025-2026 formation year, must enroll again for the 2026-2027 formation year. They should register as Year 2 students.
Tuition Fee: $185.00 per teen
A $50 registration fee per student will be collected at time of registration. We do ask that your remaining tuition is paid before classes begin. The registration fee will be deducted from your remaining tuition due. If you cannot make the whole payment upfront, please contact the Holly Moorman at hmoorman@stfrancislz.org to set up a payment plan. Payment plans must be paid by March 2027.
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 Confirmation Program.
Cash: Can be brought to the ministry center in an envelope with your student's name on it.
Volunteers Needed
We are in need of adult small group leaders. Please contact Diana Arizmendi at darizmendi@stfrancislz.org 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. All volunteers will need to complete a safe environment training, including a background check. There will be a training offered before classes begin in the Fall.
Castle Retreat
2nd Year Confirmation students are expected to attend one of our two Castle retreats this year. We will have two retreats this year: November 20-22, 2026 and February 19-21, 2027. Both retreats will be held at St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville, WI. Parents will receive registration information for Castle once teen is registered for Year 2 formation.
Parent Information Meeting
We will be having parent information meetings in the Fall.
Please save the date for:
Year 1 Parent Meeting: September 2, 2026 at 6:30pm
Year 2 Parent Meeting: September 3, 2025 at 6:30pm
Meetings will be held in the Ministry Center.