2023 Confirmation Step 1
Everyone who wishes to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in the Concord Carlisle Catholic Collaborative, planned for the spring of 2024, should complete this online form to request preparation for and reception of the sacrament of Confirmation. Receiving sacraments is not something done "automatically" because one are enrolled in Faith Formation, though "suitable preparation" is expected to receive a sacrament, and that involves Faith Formation.

This online form is not a substitute for Faith Formation registration! Click here to register online for Faith Formation. This should be used only by teens who are registered for, and participating in, High School Faith Formation in the Concord-Carlisle Catholic Collaborative.

Step 1 includes completing this online form and then signing up to meet with Tony Carbrello, Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Tony looks forward to reviewing these responses with you and having a conversation about your faith journey and your receiving the sacrament of Confirmation - you will receive a link to sign up for a time at the conclusion of this online form.

This is an information form, not a quiz, test or exam! There are no "right" answers, just honest ones. Tony and his team are here to accompany teens on their journey of faith. In order to accompany, we need to know where we each are on that unique journey...

Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more
Request to prepare for and receive the sacrament of Confirmation
By giving your name below, you are requesting to begin the preparation process to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. You will be a "candidate" for Confirmation.
Candidate Last Name *
Candidate First Name (formal, the name at your baptism, NOT a nickname) *
Candidate Informal First Name (maybe a nickname, what you are usually called)
For the first few questions, please answer honestly. Your responses will give us topics to talk about as you make your journey to receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.
Why do you want to receive the sacrament of Confirmation? (sometimes phrased "be confirmed") *
Where do you think your relationship with God is, right now? *
not that close
really close
How would you describe your relationship with God? *
What is prayer, to you? *
How often do you pray? *
not much, rarely
multiple times a day, every day
What is your experience of attending Mass (in the past few years)? Check all that apply. *
Required
Tony's reflections on the Mass: when I was 15-16, I thought Mass was boring! Really, I only started going regularly when I received my driver's license because I thought, if I was going to take Confirmation seriously, I should get serious about whether or not I wanted to be a Catholic. The Mass is rich in meaning and the more I learn, the more meaningful the Mass becomes. But that doesn't mean that you (or I) have to know everything about the Mass now. It's okay if you don't like going to Mass - we can talk through that during our conversation.
Do you like to attend Mass? Why or why not? Is there anything about the Mass that you wish were different? What improvements would you recommend we make to how we do Mass at Holy Family and St. Irene?
When was the last time you experienced the sacrament of Reconciliation? (sometimes called Confession or Penance) (if you don't remember, just say so... it may have been when you were in second grade) *
The following longer-answer questions are best prepared in a separate document, then cut-and-paste your response into this form. Candidates should answer one question, and a parent should answer one question. The questions are below. There are no right or wrong answers. Your responses will give all those preparing the candidates for Confirmation a better sense of your family's intentions for the sacrament as well as respecting where the teen candidate is on his/her faith journey.
Candidate Question - please answer one of these two questions: 1. What type of Christian man or woman do you envision being in the future? OR 2. What steps do you need to take to get closer to God? *
Parent / Guardian Question - please answer one of these two questions: 1. Have you shared with your teen the importance of this sacrament? OR 2. What is the hope or vision you have for your teen after he or she receives this sacrament? *
Source:
Long answer questions are shared from the book Rebuilding Confirmation by Christopher Wesley.
Questions that I (the candidate) have about the Catholic faith are... (these may be addressed in conversation with Tony)
Conversation with Tony
Thank you for completing this Confirmation Step 1 form online. Now, please select a time to meet with Tony using the link below. First, indicate how you are going to meet with Tony.
How would you like us to meet?
Clear selection
Remember to sign up to meet with Tony! You may use the QR code below or click the link in any of Tony's emails. And don't forget to submit your responses on this form!
QR Code to Meet with Tony
Submit
Clear form
Never submit passwords through Google Forms.
This form was created inside of Concord-Carlisle Collaborative. Report Abuse
Google Forms