Contact: Lisa Round, 978-475-0050, ext 28
Welcome
Welcome to the St. Augustine Confirmation Program!
Our Confirmation preparation began the transition into offering the sacrament in 8th Grade as directed by the Archdiocese of Boston over the past three years.
Students entering 8th & 9th Grade in Fall '25 completed the new One Year Confirmation program and be Confirmed in Fall '26.
All students, even those attending Catholic schools, who wish to receive the Sacrament must register and attend the parish program.
Class, Prayer Experiences, Teen Community Masses and Service are the main components of the program and participation in all is required. Additionally, a retreat and student interview at the end of the year will complete the Confirmation preparation process. Confirmation is a sacrament of Christian initiation and is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace.
2026-2027 Schedule
2025-2026 Confirmation Make Up Lessons
Confirmation Playlist - Prayer Experiences, Teen Masses, and Misc.
Click on the "Playlist" tab at right to see video selection.
Curriculum
Catechesis for the sacrament is centered on the meaning of the sacrament as is expressed in the Rite of Confirmation and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The curriculum will include:
- Following Christ in the community of the Church
- God present and active in our lives
- The gifts of the Holy Spirit
- The challenge of Confirmation
- Elements of liturgical catechesis
- The role of a sponsor
Faith and Spiritual Development
To aid the spiritual development of the students, prayer experiences are offered. These will help them to develop their personal spirituality and to deepen their relationship with God. Teen Community Masses allow our young people the ability to participate in the liturgical life of the parish.
Service
Service allows the students to follow Jesus’ example who came “to serve not to be served” and these experiences should be centered on the Corporal Works of Mercy.
Candidates are expected to complete 20 hours of service by June 30th of their Confirmation year. There will be opportunities within the parish for service and these will be emailed to you but finding appropriate service in the wider community is encouraged. Often service opportunities are available through school but if you are planning to complete your own service hours, outside of those offered through the Church, please check with us to make sure that they will “count” as service.
We provide service hours opportunity in the form of “assistant catechist” in the Religious Education program. This allows students who are in the Confirmation program to help in the classroom with an experienced catechist. We are also encouraging students to volunteer in the Hospitality Ministry and Altar servers, especially for Sunday Masses. Please contact Lisa Round for more information.
Please keep a record of all your service hours and once you have completed 20 hours, submit this information in an email to Lisa Round.
Confirmation Service Projects
Past Projects:
Hike for Hope - Lazarus House
Food Drive sorting and loading - Lazarus House
Distribution of palms at Palm Sunday Masses
Ongoing & Current Projects:
Here are a few to start:
- Children's Liturgy of the Word : Children ages 4-6 are invited to hear the Word of God downstairs in St. Rita Hall during selected dates at the Sunday 9:30am Mass. They leave before the readings and return at the collection. They are engaged in singing, activities around the readings, coloring pages, and learning about our faith at their level. You can do this with a friend too! Please contact Sr. Madonna at srmadonna@staugustineparish.org if you would like to help.
- Teen Mass: Service hours are given to those who are musicians, singers, and greeters. Contact: Lisa Round lcround@staugustineparish.org
- Religious Ed Mass and Open House- Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 9am-Noon: Help is needed at the 9:30AM Mass and with setup, serving refreshments, and cleanup. Contact Lisa Round: lcround@staugustineparish.org
- Thanksgiving Food Drive- Monday, November 24th, Parish Center 4-5pm. Help needed to sort food donations and load the Lazarus House truck. Contact Lisa Round
Service Hours will be credited upon your in person participation.
PLEASE KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR OWN SERVICE HOURS AND SUBMIT VIA EMAIL WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED 20 HOURS. Click here for a Service Hours Log Sheet
Help needed
We welcome parents to be involved as catechists or mentors to young catechists .
2025-26 info & Service Selection
Confirmation Date Selection sign up (open to sign up)
Confirmation 2026 Directions (click on link)
Confirmation 2026 Retreat Instructions (coming Spring'26)
Teen Community Mass & Prayer Experience Requirements
Teen Community Masses will be in person after Confirmation classes at 5:30pm (refer to syllabus)
Prayer Experience- some in person & virtual.
Classes see syllabus' for schedule
