For questions or accommodations, please contact our youth minister Ryan Bao (ryan.bao@dsj.org | 408-728-5907)
Youth Ministry 2023 Calendar
Confirmation 2023
Registrations for Confirmation 2023 (January 2023-September 2023) have closed! If you have any inquiries, please contact Ryan with the information above.
What to expect:
- 2 Sunday sessions a month
- 1 Weekday small group a month
- Retreat at end of August
- Confirmation on September 30.
Quinceañera
The Quinceañera is the celebration and blessing of a young woman in her passage from childhood to adulthood. St. Clare is welcome to celebrating this occasion of young woman in its community.
If you are interested and would like to begin the process of holding a Mass and blessing on the occasion of a Quinceañera, please contact Ryan Bao (ryan.bao@dsj.org [eng/esp]).
Si interesa en el proceso de Quinceañera, contacta el ministro de jovenes Ryan Bao (ryan.bao@dsj.org) o llama la oficina.
The typical Quinceañera process takes these steps:
- Completion of Quinceañera Form (ENG/ESP) and submission to office
- Initial meeting between Youth Minister, parents, and Quinceañera
- Formation preparation and meeting between Youth Minister and Quinceañera
- Rehearsal before the day of the Quinceañera
- Quinceañera
FAQ
What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation which seals the Holy Spirit into the one who receives it.
What is the youth ministry program?
The youth ministry program will include everything from social activities to faith formation. We will have a ton of fun while also getting to know one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.
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How long is the confirmation program?
The Confirmation Program of 2022 will begin in January 2022 and end October/November 2022.
How often will the confirmation program meet?
The confirmation program will meet twice a month unless noted otherwise on Sundays in the afternoon. These meetings will include a social, spiritual, and catechetical aspect.
What will confirmation candidates be required to complete?
Confirmation candidates must participate in all sessions with allowance of no more than 2 absences and also attend an overnight retreat (to be determined).
Who is eligible for confirmation?
Those of whom are baptized and have had their first communion are eligible for confirmation. Our program includes 8th graders and high schoolers.
Who is eligible for the youth ministry program?
Anyone who is entering 7th grade and above may participate in the youth ministry program!
How do we get our young people to come to be excited for these gatherings and begin to get themselves involved?
At first, the ministry will be small and take time to develop; however, I am hopeful with the enthusiasm that we have had so far. The best way we can encourage young people to attend is to be very hospitable and invite them with our hearts. The parish needs to take a stake in this and be a welcoming community that lifts our young people up. Once they have their foot through the door, we must acknowledge that this is a big step for them and continue to invite them. The best advocate for the youth program will be the young people themselves inviting each other to attend.
Is Confirmation right for my child?
Do not be discouraged if your child is against receiving the sacrament. Sometimes, it is not the right time for them to be confirmed. The best we can do for young people is to encourage them to have a real and authentic relationship with Christ first. Therefore, we have in addition to our Confirmation program a youth ministry program that shows the love of Christ through relationships our young people build with each other.
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