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Meagan Klinemeaganstmarysbismarck.orgDirector of Evangelization
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Registration for 2022-2023 (PURPOSE) Confirmation Preparation is
open August 1 - August 25
Beginning this fall, we are starting NEW confirmation preparation process that will seek to form young disciples, build community, and help confirmandi encounter Jesus Christ.
Confirmation preparation begins in the 8th grade year and continues through the first semester of 9th grade year.
Sessions occur on either Wednesday night from 6:00 - 7:30 PM or Sunday evenings beginning with the 6:30pm Mass and ending at 8:30pm. Sessions take place in the parish multi-purpose room.
Confirmation Orientation (required)
Date: Sunday, August 28, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 10:50am
Location: Multi-purpose room
Details: This meeting will review the confirmation process (there have been a few changes) and provide you a chance to ask questions. Both parents and 8th graders should attend.
Who can come to PURPOSE Nights?
Purpose Nights will be offered as our confirmation preparation process for middle school youth entering 8th grade in the fall. PURPOSE Nights is for to all students from our local public schools, St. Mary's Academy, or those who are homeschooled.When are PURPOSE Nights?
PURPOSE Nights are offered 2x-3x a month on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM or Sundays beginning with 6:30 PM Mass, and the session ending at 8:30 PM.What will PURPOSE Nights look like?
PURPOSE Nights can be described in four words: welcoming, engaging, structured, and dynamic - All of which are ordered toward helping each middle school youth prepare to receive the sacrament of confirmation. Each night will incorporate large group activities, small group break outs, and time for prayer that not only connects middle school youth with God but with each other.
PURPOSE curriculum is developed by Life Teen International and serves as the basis of our teaching in order to form young disciples in the Faith, build community, and help them personally encounter Jesus Christ.