Our Confirmation program, which falls under our youth ministry program here at JDW, is for those teens (Candidates) beginning 9th grade and entering their second year of Confirmation Formation/Preparation.  A Candidate may enroll in our Confirmation program provided he or she has completed 8th grade Confirmation "Year One" instruction either at Jesus the Divine Word or another Catholic parish (If transferred); or is enrolled in a Catholic School.

Confirmation formation includes instruction, prayer and retreats, as well as participation in certain youth ministry events and activities throughout the year.  Primarily, the candidate's regular use of the sacraments, especially the active participation in the Sunday Eucharist at Jesus the Divine Word, is a necessary element in determining a candidate's desire and readiness for the sacrament of Confirmation.  For more information, contact Tracey Smith.

• Roots us more deeply in the divine filiation [being adopted as sons and daughters of God the Father] which makes us cry, “Abba! Father!”

• Unites us more firmly to Jesus Christ.

• Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us.

• Renders our bond with the Church [the Body of Christ] more perfect.

• Gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross.