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St. Lorenzo Ruiz Youth & Confirmation Program
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses
...to the ends of the Earth." (Acts 1:8)As you begin this journey of preparation for Confirmation, you are taking a significant step in
deepening your relationship with God, through Jesus Christ and strengthening your understanding
of the Catholic faith. This program is designed to support you in your spiritual growth, enrich your knowledge of the word of God, the Church’s teachings, and prepare you to fully embrace your role as
an active member of our faith community. The goal is to form faith-filled young disciples of Jesus Christ, who will live out their Catholic faith with joy, service, and commitment, empowered by the Holy Spirit.Program Overview:
Youth Confirmation is an accompaniment journey open to High School Freshmen through Seniors beginning the 2025 –2026 school year. Classes meet once a week on Tuesday or Wednesday
from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
In preparing our youth to receive their Holy Sacrament of Confirmation, the following must be met:
● “Remember to keep the Sabbath day.” (Exodus 20:8) and attend Mass every Sunday
● Participate in the active life of the Church - SLR Fiesta, Pentecost & Days of Obligation
● Complete 60 hours of Acts of Service (30/year) as "Faith without works is dead." (James 2:26)
● Participate in Community Penance during Advent & Lent
● Attend Pentecost Mass as a class
● Experience Eucharistic Adoration twice during the year as Jesus ask "Could you not keep watch
with me for one hour?" (Matthew 26:40)
● Participate in Youth Group at least twice during the year
● Attend the scheduled Retreat for your class year
● Both parents must participate in monthly Parent FormationReady to register? Click here - Faith Formation Registration 2025-2026 form
We give special care and praises to the youth of our parish. As a community, we celebrate our
youth and lead them to grow in love and service of God. We all have an apostolate of our own,
including the youth.Events To Look Out For:
Through education and recreational activities, we hope to inspire and inform our youth and
community to become dedicated and generous leaders. We welcome you home!
Follow us on Instagram @slymlovesyou
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OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Wednesday: 6:00 pm -8:30pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday: By Appointment -
Meet the Youth & Confirmation Team!
Gabriela Encinas
Confirmation & Youth Coordinator
gabrielaencinas@saintlorenzo.org
Gabriel CanonizadoAdministrative SecretaryFinance Officer
Raphael MutucDevelopment Coach
Noah BasitYouth Ministernoahbasit@saintlorenzo.orgYouth Minister
Giovany Monroy
giovanymonroy@saintlorenzo.org
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