For High Schoolers (Grades 9–12), The sacrament of Confirmation, along with Baptism and Eucharist, is one of the three sacraments of initiation. At Confirmation, the Holy Spirit strengthens the baptized Christian and endows them with gifts to enable them to carry out our mission to be Christ in the world and to continue building God’s kingdom. To be a full member of the Catholic Church, one needs to be baptized, confirmed and receive first Eucharist. Preparation to receive the sacrament of Confirmation takes place in high school, over a two-year period.
At Saint Junipero Serra Parish we use the "Chosen" confirmation program. More information about the program can be found below.
At Saint Junipero Serra Parish we use the "Chosen" confirmation program. More information about the program can be found below.
About Chosen
Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation is a 24 lesson program that provides everything to prepare teens both intellectually and spiritually to receive the sacrament of Confirmation and to become lifelong disciples of Christ. All too often we see young people drift away from the Church after Confirmation. Chosen seeks to reverse this trend by winning over the hearts of teens at a critical time in their lives and keeping them firmly planted within the faith community of the Church.
Chosen: Your Journey Toward Confirmation is a 24 lesson program that provides everything to prepare teens both intellectually and spiritually to receive the sacrament of Confirmation and to become lifelong disciples of Christ. All too often we see young people drift away from the Church after Confirmation. Chosen seeks to reverse this trend by winning over the hearts of teens at a critical time in their lives and keeping them firmly planted within the faith community of the Church.
“The examples that they use in the videos are really relatable and you can understand them, it’s not just people lecturing you.” Cassie T., age 13
“We can see already that the Chosen program is going to give them means to remain firmly rooted in Christ. Students said that it was very clear to them that the presenters were passionate about what they were talking about, and were seriously and lovingly interested in them.” Sr. Paschalina Marie, St. Peter’s Parish, Spokane, WA
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“We can see already that the Chosen program is going to give them means to remain firmly rooted in Christ. Students said that it was very clear to them that the presenters were passionate about what they were talking about, and were seriously and lovingly interested in them.” Sr. Paschalina Marie, St. Peter’s Parish, Spokane, WA
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Filmed on locations all around the U.S. and internationally, Chosen features 12 of the Church’s leading youth experts and catechists whose dynamic personalities and passion for the faith will both inspire and motivate teens. This team includes: Chris Stefanick, Jackie Francois Angel, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Brian Butler, Jason Evert, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Chris Padgett, Sarah Swafford, Fr. Mark Toups, Mary Ann Weisinger, Leah Darrow and the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville Dominicans).
Comprehensive. Relevant. Effective.
Comprehensive. Relevant. Effective.
- Calls teens to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.
- Visually stunning, fast-paced videos, filmed in more than fifty locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
- Featuring twelve top youth experts presenting the faith in new and unexpected ways.
- Effective methodology based on the RCIA model (i.e., pre-evangelization, evangelization, catechesis, and discipleship) and grounded in the Catechism and Scripture.
- Easy to implement, with step-by-step leader’s notes and flexible scheduling options.
- Connects with teens and inspires them on multiple levels—intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Evangelizes the whole family.
- Rich offering of free, continually updated online resources, including downloads for a Retreat, Penance Service, Examination of Conscience, and more.