1. Baptism, Your Initiation into God's Family
2. The Power and Purpose of the Sacraments
3. The Last Four Things
4. The Healing Power of Confession
5. Anointing of the Sick and Redemptive Suffering
6. Meeting the Third Person of the Trinity
7. Gifts for the Journey
8. Sealed and Sent in Confirmation
9. Marriage and the Covenant
10. Salvation History
11. Holy Orders and Vocations
12. The Person of Jesus
13. Gifts of the Holy Spirit
14. Fruits of the Holy Spirit
15. The importance of Mass and the Eucharist
16. God's Existence
17. Mary and the Apostles
18. The role of the Priest
19. The importance of Adoration and Prayer

In order to fully achieve our goals for this program, we designed two different mentorship opportunities.  “Team Leader” is a position open to adults, from our parish, living their faith and interested in working with the youth of the parish.  We recruit outstanding Catholics who are on fire for their beliefs and the Catholic Church.  “Teen Leader” is a position open to those students who just completed Confirmation, are primarily juniors, and can spend the next two years working with the Confirmation program and learn valuable leadership skills while earning service hours too.  Our newly Confirmed sophomores are invited to apply for this position and we look for 6-8 students each year.

By incorporating a mentorship concept, our goal is to layer in the support for our students during these important years, witness to them a faith-filled life, and encourage them to continue to live their faith through the rest of high school, college, and beyond.

1. Classes will be twice a month, generally on the first and second Sunday of the month during the first year and third and fourth Sunday of the month during the second year.
2. Sessions will be scheduled for 1½ hours, beginning promptly at 11:20am (or as soon as Mass concludes) and lasting until 1pm.
3. Classes are held in the Church formal room and basement.
4. Sessions will consist of both large and small group components and students will be expected to interact and engage during this time.

1. A parent must email us as soon as you know there is a conflict with any of the class sessions. Make-up session for missed classes will be the Wednesday following class. The class will be held at the Church from 6pm-8pm.  Students are to meet in the Atrium.
2. If your student has to leave early or will not be attending class on Sunday, please notify Antonio Guzman at antonio@ckokc.org at least two days in advance so he can plan accordingly.  If you know that your student is going to miss more than 15 minutes of class, it is essential that they attend the following Wednesday class rather than leave early. We know that there are many events occurring on Sundays but Confirmation class is only twice a month and it is required that students stay for the full time.
3. The first time a student misses class and we have not been informed in advance we will send an email reminder to set up the make-up session. The second time it happens we will request a meeting with the Youth Director, Fr. Rick, parents and student to discuss attendance and set a plan of action.
4. Class attendance is required for the sacrament of Confirmation and missed class can result in extending a student's Confirmation preparation program.

1. Students should be attending Sunday Mass weekly and turning a Mass attendance card in the collection basket. Mass attendance cards can be found at the entrance of the Church.
2. School or Weekday Masses don't count as having observed their Sunday Obligation.   Please see parish website for a list of Masses.
3. Students should not be leaving Mass early or be sitting in the Atrium on their phones during Mass. 
4. In the case that the student cannot attend Mass at Christ the King due to a scheduled event please have him/her turn in a bulletin with their name from the parish where he/she attended Mass.

1. Misbehavior during class/retreats/activities will not be tolerated.  Any misbehavior will be shared directly with the parents and the parents will be asked to attend the next session with their student.
2. Volunteers help the Confirmation program run smoothly and it is very important that all students comport themselves well and respect all the teachers and volunteers.

1. There are two Confirmation retreats for the Confirmation students. First year Confirmation students will have their retreat in early fall and second year Confirmation students will have their retreat in late fall.
2. The first year retreat is meant to introduce the students to what it means to be on retreat and to begin to encounter God without distractions. Also, within this retreat the students will cover more in depth some of the topics concerning the sacrament of Confirmation.
3. The second year's goal is to go deeper into the students' prayer lives and prepare them to take on the responsibilities of becoming an adult in the Church.
4. The retreats are meant to be spiritual but also fun and enjoyable. We will break away from the classroom setting and enter into a more relaxed atmosphere where the students get to enjoy fun activities, learn, be with their peers and come together as a community of faithful. 
5. To go on retreat is an experience that helps the students detach from the outside world and prepare to listen to God's voice through prayer, the retreat master's talks, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and interactive activities. 
6. Throughout the retreat the students will be asked not to use their cell phones.  Sometimes the retreat master asks for the students to surrender their cell phones so they are not tempted to use them.  Some retreat masters allow the students to have breaks where they are allowed to check their phones. 
7.  Throughout the retreat the high school leaders and adult leaders will be assisting as small group leaders and chaperones. The attire for the retreat is casual.  It is recommended that students bring some good tennis shoes for some of the activities. 

1. All students are required to complete a total of 20 hours of service by their second year of Confirmation preparation.  Students will complete a one page form (service hour form can be found on parish website) with a reflection for each of their service activities. 
2. The parish offers a number of opportunities so students don't have to strain themselves looking for service projects.  Some of the service opportunities offered in the past include bringing trunk-or-treat candy, helping with trunk-or-treat, CK Auction clean up, Christmas toy drive, dodgeball tournament, Knights in Service, Vacation Bible School and helping with various youth events.  Students can also fulfill their service hours at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, helping with the Peru Shed, Center of Family Love, City Rescue Mission, Feeding the Homeless, Infant Crisis Center, and Birth Choice.
3. In May of the first Confirmation Year: 10 service hours due
4. In December of the Second Confirmation Year: remaining 10 service hours due

1. Students that do not meet the requirements for Confirmation by the end of their first year of Confirmation will have an opportunity to affirm that they are dedicated to fulfilling the requirements by attending a summer session.
2. Each student's Confirmation file will be assessed in May of their first year to insure that all the Confirmation requirements have been met.
3. The information that will be reviewed is weekly Mass attendance, service hours, Confirmation class attendance, having attended the Confirmation retreat and having completed all homework assignments.
4. If a student does not meet the requirement the parents will be notified so that they can plan on having their student in the summer session.
5. The summer session consists of a five day intensive course over an array of topics related to the sacrament of Confirmation.
6. The class will be held in July and an email detailing specific dates and times will be sent to those parents whose student will need to attend the summer session.

1. Due to the fact that our Confirmation program only meets twice a month rather than weekly, students have the opportunity to fulfill some of their Confirmation formation in one of the following options: attend our CK Camp or attend the Steubenville Youth Conference

2. The CK Camp – Students have the opportunity to attend a 3-day camp for Confirmation students to experience their faith.  The camp is designed for teenagers to grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially by engaging in outdoor games, powerful talks, and the sacraments.  Priests, youth ministers, nuns, monks, and parishioners will be invited to share their love for God and how they live out their faith. 

3. Steubenville Youth Conference - Students also have the option to attend the Steubenville Youth Conference if they cannot attend CK Camp.  The Steubenville Youth Conference will be during one of the weekends in July (specific dates will be emailed in May).  This conference is a wonderful opportunity for the students to experience their faith in a new way.  High school students from all over the Midwest travel to this conference to listen to powerful speakers and experience the power of the sacraments.

Confirmation candidates should have individual sponsor(s) selected by December of their first year of preparation. A parent cannot be Confirmation Sponsor for his/her own child.

1. Should be a practicing Catholic that has been Baptized, has received the sacrament of Reconciliation, 1st Communion, and Confirmation.
2. Should be above the age of 18
3. If he or she is married, the marriage should have taken place in the Catholic Church.
4. The person must have the intention, the ability, and adequate time to be a Sponsor.
5. The Sponsor should live according to the Catholic Faith: attend Mass every weekend and receive the sacraments of the Church regularly, especially Reconciliation and the Eucharist. A Catholic is required to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist once each year.
6. The Sponsor should practice the Faith within a Catholic parish community, and live a moral life.
7. Students and sponsors are recommended to meet (in person, by phone, or if necessary by other means such as Skype or email) to discuss their spiritual growth. A sponsor plays an important role in the confirmation student's life and are meant to be a role model of what a good Catholic is. The student should aspire to be like such person.

1. Help the Candidate become aware of his or her reasons for receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. Help the Candidate understand and appreciate the sacrament of Confirmation, and have the right intention for receiving it.
2.  Help the Candidate prepare for Confirmation by encouraging him or her to pray, to participate in the sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Reconciliation, and to become actively involved in the life of their parish.
3. Support the Candidate and their family, and be a good example of Catholic Christian living.
4. Meet with the Candidate on a regular basis for Mass, prayer, faith-sharing, reading Scripture, and discussions about the Christian life. If it's not possible to meet, then talk over the phone or via email about spiritual growth at least once a month.
5. Help the Candidate understand what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
6. Present the Candidate to the bishop for Confirmation. This will be done at the Confirmation Mass.
7. Ensure that the confirmed person behaves as a true witness of Christ and faithfully fulfills the obligations inherent in this sacrament.
8. Continue to encourage the confirmed person to live a Catholic Christian life through:
   1. prayer and the celebration of the sacraments
   2. living the Gospel of Jesus Christ
   3. turning to other Catholics for support and guidance
   4. studying the Catholic Faith