Gr. 6-7 Faith Formation

 

 

 2026-2027 Registration is now Open!

Terri Sargent, Confirmation Coordinator
Email: StMattRelEd@gmail.com
Phone: 203-838-3788, ext. 107
Diocesan-Parent Consent-and-Release

GRADE 6 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

PLEASE NOTE:  We have revised the Confirmation Program in accordance with the policies in place directly from the Diocese of Bridgeport.

  • Students will now celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in 8th Grade.
  • During this time, they will participate in the local Regional Middle School Program held at All Saints Catholic School one Sunday a month from 3pm-5:15pm. This involves interacting with other Norwalk Middle School students in faith-filled activities, including small group discussions and attending Mass.
  • All 6th Grade students (public school and private school) are required to attend the once monthly middle school program at All Saints Catholic School.
  • Classes will then be held two Sundays per month at St. Matthew Church, where they will receive traditional classroom instruction.
  • Only the public school students need to attend the 6th grade classes at St. Matthew.

 

GRADE 6 REGISTRATION

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GR. 7 & 8 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Confirmation Preparation Program Outline for 7th and 8th Grade Students

PLEASE NOTE: We have revised the Confirmation Program in accordance with the policies in place directly from the Diocese of Bridgeport.

  • The Confirmation Program involves 2 years of preparation (typically 7th and 8th Grade).
  • If there are students older than 8th Grade who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation (and/or 1st Communion if necessary) please contact the Faith Formation Office: 203-838-3788 x107 or email stmattreled@gmail.com and we will be happy to discuss options.

CLASSES

  • Classes will be held for both 7th and 8th Grade students on two Sundays per month at St. Matthew Church and one Sunday per month at All Saints Catholic School for the Middle School Program (required). Only 3 absences allowed throughout the year.

RETREAT: 8th Grade

WRITTEN EVALUATION: Successful completion of a written Evaluation (both 7th and 8th Grade)

WORSHIP: (required)

  • Weekly Mass attendance on weekends and Holy Days of Obligation along with your family.
  • Attendance at Eucharist Adoration and Rosary.
  • Attendance at Stations of the Cross.

SERVICE HOURS (required)

  • Candidates for Confirmation will do class projects and can choose individual or group service projects (12 hours of service). We provide ample opportunities to complete all 12 service hours: Christmas Fair, Family Bingo, joining the Youth Choir, participating in the Living Stations of the Cross, ushering at Mass, reading at Mass, Breakfast with Santa, etc.

INTERVIEW with a Clergy Member: Each Candidate will also have an interview with a member of the Clergy sometime during the preparation program (8th Grade).

RECONCILIATION SERVICE: The Candidate along with their families will attend a Family Reconciliation Service at some point during the preparation program (required).

REHEARSAL: Sponsors & Candidates are to attend rehearsal (required) – 8th Grade.

CONFIRMATION: The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Frank Caggiano in the Spring of 2028 for 8th Graders.

  • Confirmation Names: Candidates must complete a Saint Report on the saint whose name they’ve chosen for Confirmation. This must be a Saint recognized by the Catholic Church. These reports are due in 8th Grade.
  • Sponsor Certificates – 8th Grade:. The Sponsor obtains the Certificate from their parish. For sponsors who are members of St. Matthew Parish, we will only need their name and address.
  • **Please Note: parents may not be sponsors, and all sponsors must be 16 years or older and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.

GRADE 7 REGISTRATION

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WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or “confirm” the Baptized in union with Christ and equip them to share their gifts, live, and give great witness to their faith as they build up the Kingdom of God. The entire Confirmation team is looking forward to an exciting year!

Confirmation is a Sacrament that gives each of the candidates many privileges in the church.  First, you will be considered a full member of the Church.  You will be able to be Godparents to children at Baptism and you can be a Sponsor to candidates at Confirmation (at age 16).  Along with the privileges come duties that you take upon yourself as a confirmed Catholic.  One of the main duties is to follow Christ through following the Commandments.  Your visible following of Christ can be seen in your participation of the Holy Mass every weekend and Holy Days of Obligation.  You will also demonstrate your following Christ by your service.  As a Parish it is our duty to see that you are given enough opportunities to worship and serve God.

Our mission is:

  • To support the faith formation that occurs at home
  • To foster enthusiasm for living the Catholic faith
  • To give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  • To encourage family participation in the life of the Church

Our goals are:

  • To teach the Catholic faith
  • To encourage a commitment to Jesus Christ
  • To create a community spirit that inspires active participation in parish life
  • To encourage prayer which leads to a deeper relationship with a loving God
  • To assist parents in their role as primary instructors of our Catholic Faith

 

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