Confirmation
Purpose Registration Now Open
PARENT MEETING AUGUST 30th AFTER 10am MASS
Purpose is Confirmation Preparation. If your child is in 7th grade or older and NOT Confirmed, this is for them!
If your child is in 7th grade or above and is registered for Purpose, they must also be registered for EDGE (middle school) or LifeTeen (high school), unless they attend a Catholic school.
The Church requires those in Sacramental prep to also receive general Catechesis.
Purpose is held once a month on a Sunday, 6:30-8:30pm in the Parish Hall.
High School Students are encouraged to join and walk with those going through Confirmation Preparation.
Register here.
Confirmation Mass
Saturday November 7th 5pm
Confirmandi are asked to arrive by 3:35.
Those who are passing out worship aids please arrive by 4:30.
Attire:
- Gentlemen - Dress shirt, tie, slacks, dress shoes, belt
- Ladies- Knee length or longer dress with shoulders covered & dressy shoes
*Parents please remember your child will be bowing and genuflecting. Please have them make these movements in their outfit prior to Mass to ensure they are covered - (shirts stay tucked in, dresses are long enough and have a high enough neckline, heels aren't too tall to genuflect in, etc.*
Confirmation Date!
Rehearsal: 11/1/26 | 3pm
Confirmation Mass: 11/7/26 | 5pm *arrive by 4* Please inform family, friends, and sponsors.
Sponsors are asked to attend the rehearsal if possible.
A parent may stand in for the sponsor. This Confirmation Mass will be in conjunction with St. Agnes, Orrville. Each family will receive one reserved pew (seats 8 adults). Remaining friends and family will be seated behind the Confirmandi.
This is different from previous years - per the Bishop's request. Confirmandi & Sponsors will sit together in the first few pews. Parents & family will have an assigned pew behind Confirmandi & Sponsors. *Parents will not be seated with Confirmandi*
More information will be sent out to parents of Confirmandi closer to the date.
Per the Diocese of Cleveland, Confirmation preparation at St. Mary will remain a 2-year process, beginning in 7th grade, continuing in 8th grade, culminating with Confirmation in the fall of 9th grade. However, in fall 2024, our Confirmation preparation will SHIFT from a PSR model to a youth ministry model. Consequently, Confirmation sessions will MOVE from Sunday mornings to Sunday evenings, as follows:
- Confirmation classes will meet ONE Sunday of each month, September - May
- We will be using the PURPORSE Curriculum from LifeTeen
- Purpose nights will begin with 5pm Mass, followed by a meal and Purpose Session (5pm - 8:30pm)
- Two cohorts will meet simultaneously - Year 1 and Year 2. Last year's PSR Year 1 students will now meet at the new time/dates!
- Older students seeking Confirmation will join whichever group meets their needs.
- Our team includes our Youth Minister, clergy, and experienced, joyful catechists.
We believe a sense of belonging to a vibrant church community develops during early adolescence. The faith of young adults thrives when they encounter Christ in prayer, serve Christ in their community, and meet Christ in their peers. The reason for these changes is to encourage growth and create the space for encounter with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist AND with other Catholic youth.
Annual Leaf Rake
All Hands on Deck Service opportunity!
(Those in Confirmation preparation please take advantage of this)
Grades 6-12 | Nov. 21st | Lunch Provided Before Raking
Please bring: Gloves, sensible shoes, rake/ leaf blower (extra gas), tarps & water bottle.
We will carpool from home to home, so we need parent volunteers to drive! Please indicate on the registration form whether you are willing and able to drive.
Parents who volunteer to drive will receive a separate driver form to complete. A copy of your auto insurance must also be provided, with minimum liability coverage limits of 100/300/100.
Register here.
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Steps to sign up!
- Click this link
- Make an account
- Click link again to be added
*Pending approval* - Michaela will make sure only parents and teens in St. Mary Youth Ministry are able to be added* #Safety
Coffee & Conversation
Meet with me for coffee to talk about anything & everything!
Relational ministry is an important part of Life Teen's model. If you or your teen would like to meet for coffee or lunch to talk about your prayer life, how to be more involved, or something the Lord has put on your heart, I'd love to walk with you/ your teen. OR if your teen has a game, performance, play, etc. I'd love to come and support! Use this link to add an event I can attend or schedule a meeting.
- Quick note, I'm still working out the kinks to make sure it aligns with my already booked meetings on my calendar. I will personally reach out if a time isn't *actually* available!
CLEMiddle
February 6th, 2027 | 10am - 6pm
CLE: Middle is a one-day Catholic Youth Conference designed especially for students in 6th through 8th grade. Hosted in the heart of the Diocese of Cleveland, this powerful retreat-style experience invites middle schoolers to encounter Jesus in a way that is fun, prayerful, and unforgettable. From meaningful moments of prayer to high-energy games and music, this day is created to reach young people right where they are and inspire them to go deeper. The conference will include Eucharistic Adoration, praise & worship, small group, games, and the Holy Mass, helping students understand that they are not the future of the Church—they are the Church right now.
Cost - $30 per person. Please reply for more information and\or to register your child.
DAMASCUS SUMMER CAMP
For those going into 6-12th grade fall of 2027
If your son or daughter wants to go to Damascus Summer Camp Aug. 1-5th Please register by October 31st at 5 PM. After this deadline, any unregistered Pre-Order spaces will be released and made available to other groups and the general public.
Middle School Registration Link
Group Registration Code: MARYWOO27
If you have questions about registration or financial aid, contact Damascus Registration Customer Service:
Nineteen of our students in grades 6–12 attended Damascus Summer Camp from July 5–10! If your child would like to attend next year (Aug. 1st -6th, 2027) please use this link to get them on the list.
This is not the official registration—it's to help to know which parents to send information to.
Confirmation
