Confirmation is the sacrament in which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way to join us more closely to Jesus and His Church and to seal and strengthen us as Christ’s witness. We have sacramental prep classes for High School Students and Adults.
The Confirmation program at St. John the Baptist provides catechism to teenage Catholics in preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. The program is open to students from 8th thru 11th grade. All who are interested in deepening their faith and receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.
The program spans two academic years and includes bi-weekly Catechism meetings, a retreat and other events and opportunities for spiritual edification and service work. Those interested in receiving Sacrament of the Rite of Confirmation must have completed a full year of participation in the Youth Ministry Program and have received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Communion.
Youth Ministry & Confirmation classes meet at the Community Center from 7:00 – 8:00 every other Wednesday
Process of discerning and celebrating stages of conversion, leading to sacramental initiation through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter. For adults who are not baptized or are baptized in another Christian denomination and are thinking of becoming Catholic or simply searching for the Lord and want to answer God’s call. To help explore in an atmosphere that supports and respects each individual’s faith journey. Please call the rectory (510) 232-5659 or email Richard Keller, RCIA coordinator.