8th Grade and Confirmation Registration
REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULE FOR 8th GRADE & CONFIRMATION:
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8th GRADE
Welcome to the 8th grade Program!
This is an important step in the life of your teen. We begin, in eighth grade, by reviewing and preparing the youth to enter the Rite of Confirmation Program, to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in high school.
Eighth Grade Program Overview:
Eighth grade program begins in the fall and ends in the spring. Currently, the curriculum is exploring the wider church and “Living the Mass” by Loyola Press. We begin by exploring the Church History, and then they will dive deeper into what it means to live the Mass.
We break open the liturgy, (great for adults too!) and take what we discussed with us into the other six days of the week. The celebration of the MASS IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE Catholic faith.
All classes at St Catherine in Westford
Starts with the 5:30 Mass followed by class from 6:35pm to 7:35pm
Schedule:
8th Grade FALL Classes (Starts with the 5:30 Mass)
September 27
October 4, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22
Special Events and Service:
TUESDAY November 3 (no school): Field trip the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston and North End.
December 7: Safety Program – Diocese Program
December 12: deliver gifts to giving tree locations (SERVICE)
December 13: Lessons and Carols designed classes to support this parish event (SERVICE)
8th Grade SPRING Classes
January 10, 24, 31
February 7, 28
March 7, 14, 21
To Register your 8th grader, please contact Mary Collins,
Director Confirmation, (978) 320-4206 or CLICK HERE to email Mary.
Confirmation
2026/2027 Confirmation Session Year 1 and Year 2
We look forward to welcoming incoming confirmation teens interested in receiving The Sacrament of Confirmation.
All classes are at St. Catherine in Westford.
Classes begin at 4:00pm followed by Mass at 5:30pm.
Schedule:
2nd Year FALL Confirmation Classes
October 4, 18, 25
November 1, 8,15, 22
2nd Year SPRING Confirmation Classes
Jan 31,
Feb 7, 28
March 7, 14, 21
2nd year Retreat
Thursday November 19
FALL Rite of Confirmation Dec 6 at 1:00 PM
(Rehearsal Dec 5 at 6:30 PM)
SPRING Rite of Confirmation April 4 at 2:00 PM
1st Year Confirmation Classes
October 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22
January 31
February 7, 28
March 7, 14, 21
Fall 2027 classes and Rite of Confirmation TBD
Works of Mercy Projects pre-scheduled (for 1st and 2nd year)
Friends of the Poor Walk - Nov. 11th - St Catherine Church
Wreaths Across America - St Catherine Cemetery
Place Wreaths: Dec 19
Remove Wreaths - March 13
Living Stations of the Cross - March 19
Parent Meetings are mandatory for registration for Confirmation classes, email Mary or call her 978-320-4206 to schedule a meeting/call if you have not attended a parent meeting or registered your student!
Click here to see the full details of the program
Click here Confirmation Parent Resources
Catholic School and Older teens email Mary or call her 978-320-4206 to schedule a meeting/call.
