Teen Confirmation

General information
Confirmation Classes for teens, grades 9-12, are held in the Spring semester on Wednesday nights. Teens must be registered in Life Teen and be active participants in Religious Ed this year and have been active participants in Religious Ed for at least one year prior to their Confirmation year. A copy of the Baptism certificate must be turned in by December 1.

Confirmation Retreat

All teens participating in Confirmation are required to attend a Confirmation Retreat. Please register for the retreat no later than January 6, 2020.

STM Confirmation retreat
This retreat is scheduled for January 25-26, 2020, at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet, Texas. To register for the retreat: 

1. Complete the STM Confirmation Retreat Form
2. Pay for the Confirmation Retreat online by following this link (No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.)

Alternate Retreat option
If the teen is unable to attend the STM Confirmation retreat, the Diocese of Austin Confirmation alternate retreat will be held on February 15-16, also held at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center. There are limited spots available, so please register ASAP.

To register for this alternate retreat:

1. Complete the Fruits of the Spirit retreat form on the Eagle's Wings website. The cost for the alternate retreat is $75, paid when you register.
2. Make an additional $10 payment to STM to cover the cost of a t-shirt. This can be made with a check or cash, turned in on the first night of classes. 
3. Email Jill to let her know that you are attending the alternate retreat.

Confirmation masses at St. Thomas More are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Teens will be assigned a specific time by class. This information will be included in a letter mailed to parents in late December/early January. Check the calendar below to see classes and events scheduled for Confirmation.


Necessary forms/documents are available below for download.

 

For more information on teen Confirmation, please contact Jill Goeters, 512-258-1944.