High School PSR & Confirmation

2022 HIGH SCHOOL PSR PROGRAM (8th-10th Grade):

• REGISTRATION FORM
• PARENT LETTER (Please read before registering)
• SERVICE HOUR FORM

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2022 CONFIRMATION PROGRAM (11th Grade):

• REGISTRATION FORM 
• SPONSOR TESTIMONIAL FORM
• SERVICE HOUR FORM
• SAINT ASSIGNMENT

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Adults seeking Confirmation can find info HERE.

Ongoing formation, catechesis, and Sacramental reception are essential for forming our youth into life-long Catholics. Toward that end, Most Holy Trinity offers the follwing for our parish youth:

HIGH SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (8-10th Grade)

• MHT's program is anchored by a 2-week half-day summer program of catechetical instruction for upcoming 8th-10th graders, followed by Youth Group attendance througout the year. Read more about our program below.
• The catechetical session of our 2022 High School Religious Education Program for upcoming 8th-10th graders was held weekdays, May 31 - June 10th, 8:30 a.m. - noon. (11th graders attend Confirmation prep.)

CONFIRMATION (11th Grade)

• The Archdiocese of New Oreans confers the Sacrament of Confirmation in the 11th grade. MHT's 2022 Confirmation will be November 10th.
• Confirmation  prep classes begin in mid-September. (See schedule below.)

High Schoolers, as well as grades 6 & 7, are invited to attend our Youth Group program. More information about Youth Group can be found HERE.

Preparation for Confirmation aims to lead Christians toward a more intimate union with Christ; a more lively familiarity with the person, actions, and gifts of Holy Spirit; and an awakened sense of belonging to the Catholic Church and the parish community.
Confirmation is conferred in the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 11^th grade.
(Adults who have not yet been Confirmed are directed to the RCIA page HERE.)
 
Specific required preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation includes: 

• Twelve hours of Sacramental preparation classes.
• Attendance at the Confirmation retreat. 
• Completion of five apostolic (service) hours with theological reflection. (See form on this page’s sidebar.)
• Interview with the pastor.
• Selection of a Confirmation sponsor to serve as a spiritual mentor. (Sponsor must be at least 16 years of age, Confirmed, and a Catholic in good standing. Sponsors must complete and turn in the required Sponsor Form. See form in this page’s sidebar.)

• Cost $25
• Please provide a copy of Baptismal Certificate

• Six Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.,  September 28th-November 2nd, 2022

• MHT hosts an overnight Confirmation retreat. 
• Our retreat will be held at Camp Abbey, October 29th-30th.
• Students are to arrive Saturday morning, October 29th between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m., and may be picked up Sunday, October  30th, between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m.
• Note: All Confirmation candidates must attend a Confirmation retreat. Conflicts with our scheduled date should be communicated to MHT ASAP, in order that we might locate an alternate retreat option.

• Candidates must call the MHT office to set up interview.
• Available dates will be posted at a later date.

• MHT's 2022 Confirmation date is Thursday, November 10th, at 7:00 p.m.
• Practice will be held the evening before, at 6:00 p.m., for candidates and sponsors.  Parents can stand in at practice if sponsors are not avaiable.

• August 31st, 6:00 p.m.
• Any parent unable to attend the meeting must contact the Confirmation Coordinator before the meeting.

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In an effort to provide our teens with catechetical experiences that both educate their minds and move their hearts to a life-long relationship with Christ, Most Holy Trinity has formatted its High School Program (8^th through 10^th grades)  as follows:

• A 2-week, half-day, summer catechetical session at the beginning of the summer, for the upcoming school year.
  • This summer session consists of two grade-level catechetical sessions per day, along with activity time, prayer time, and opportunities for Mass and Confession during the two weeks.
  • This two week catechetical session is held Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- noon, at the beginning of the summer.

• Additional requirements to be met throughout the school year:
  • Attendance at one retreat throughout the year (NOLA Catholic Youth Conference, previously known as World Youth Day; Abbey Fest; CCRNO Youth Retreat; etc.)
  • 5 service hours with theological reflection, due end of the school year. (See form on this page’s sidebar.)
  • Regular attendance at MHT Youth Group gatherings. Youth Group schedule is available HERE.

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Beth Simon
High School & Confirmation Coordinator
bsimon120@gmail.com