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.

SAVE THE DATE!!

MHT's 2023 High School Religious Education Program
for students entering grades 8th through 10th in the fall
will be held weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. until noon,
the weeks of June 5th and 12th.

Registration will begin in the spring.

(Confirmation Prep class schedule FOR 2023 will be forthcoming.)

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 2023 High School Religious Education Program for upcoming 8th-10th graders will be weekdays, JUNE 5TH - 16TH, 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 2023 Confirmation date is forthcoming.
• 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., beginning in September, dates TBD

• MHT hosts an overnight Confirmation retreat. 
• Date: TBD
• 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 2023 Confirmation date will be published once determined. It is expected to be in early to mid November.
• 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.

• TBD
• 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