High School

High School Faith Formation is offered to high school students, grades 9 through 11, to prepare them for the Sacrament of Confirmation as Juniors. We at St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Clare Parishes are excited about setting souls on fire for God this year!

Please check the calendar for Family Faith Formation sessions and Activities.  Please check back often for updates and information.

CONFIRMATION 2025

Session Options:
Sunday 9:30 AM -11:30 AM at St. Clare (Includes Mass)
Sunday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at St. Thomas (Includes Mass)
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 PM at St. Thomas
Since we do not offer Mass on Wednesday, it is assumed you attend a Mass of your choosing.

ATTENDANCE & MAKE-UP POLICY
We generously offer make-up policies to ensure that you don’t miss any opportunities. Regardless of how good of a student, athlete or how detail-oriented, hardworking or diligent you are, we understand if you are ill or have an emergency, you may miss a class.   

Why does missing a class matter?  Your absence signals your Confirmation is not a priority.

What am I actually missing?  An opportunity to demonstrate your desire to be confirmed in your faith.  You are missing important lectures, classroom discussion and community faith building. We notice when you are not in class.

Your attendance record is made available for review.  Don’t let a missed class affect your standing. Your teachers take valuable time away from their families to be here for you. Show them your gratitude by participating in class.

What happens if I’m sick or have an emergency?  We understand sometimes people get sick or have an emergency.  We have three different sessions (see options above) to help you stay on track. If one of these sessions does not work because of an emergency, let’s talk and arrange a time for a separate session to make up any class you missed.

QUICK LINKS

REGISTER ONLINE
Registration deadline is August 31st

CONSENT FORM
Fill out once per year, per family

FAITH FORMATION GOOGLE CALENDAR

SERVICE HOURS & TALLY SHEET

PERMISSION SLIP RETREAT - GR 7-9 (Fillable PDF)

PERMISSION SLIP RETREAT - JUNIORS (Fillable PDF)

ANNUAL REACH OUT SESSIONS
This year's Reach Out Sessions were held during class on October 6th & October 9th. At our heartwarming event, Faith Formation dives into our Reach Out program—a wonderful initiative designed to bring families together for a meaningful cause. We come together to prepare meals, decorate cookies, and assemble blessing bags filled with essentials for those in need. We also create cozy fleece blankets and heartfelt cards to brighten the lives of our recipients. Our mission is to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those in our community who are disadvantaged. Together, we make these things so our teens can later serve at the Repairers of the Breach, engaging with a teen program for a day of service and connection. Through conversations and acts of kindness, we aim to contribute to the wellbeing of humanity, one person at a time. Join us as we share love, compassion, and the joy of giving back! Get involved, spread the word, and let’s make a difference together! 

REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH 
Repairers of the Breach, located in Milwaukee, was established in 1991 as a nonprofit organization, with a focus on communications projects advocating with and for people experiencing homelessness. In 1994, they began offering Milwaukee's first daytime homeless resource center. Our teens will have the opportunity to volunteer for a Saturday in October or December. 
This unique daytime shelter provides essential services like literacy classes, medical assistance, showers, and even a place to rest—a brief refuge from the harsh streets. Many of the guests know their choices led them here; others have simply fallen on hard times or through society’s cracks. 

On our recent visit, we met a blind man needing guidance to his meal, and another with an untreated wound. The need is immense, with many suffering from mental illness and neglect. But sometimes, all it takes is a smile, a "how are you today?" to open hearts. These moments of connection remind us that dignity and respect are what everyone longs for.
In God's world, there are no mistakes. We who are blessed with more have a deep responsibility to give back. Donations of meat, veggies, ingredients for sloppy joes and cheesy potatoes, supplies for blessing bags, and hand-decorated cookies all made their way to those in need. Handwritten cards, prayed over and crafted with care, carried heartfelt messages of hope. When we serve others, we forget our own suffering.

A big thank you to everyone who contributed. The people of St. Clare and St. Thomas are cherished here. When word spreads that we're coming, the line forms not just for a meal but for the prayers, connections, and compassion we bring. Our parishes' generosity provides youth and adults the chance to see firsthand how we can serve and make a real difference. 

FRESHMEN
A Force for Good: Encounter Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass followed by a class with a lesson.  The inspirational video series is used to help spark conversations.  Topics include Eucharist, Marriage, Vocational discernment, Getting to know God through prayer, Meeting the Mother of God and your Heavenly Family, Beatitudes plus so much more. The retreat is January 25, 2025, 10 AM - 5:30 PM at St. Thomas.  Get ready for this amazing journey on your way to becoming a real Force For Good!  

SOPHMORES
Great in the Eyes of God: Sophomores will start with Mass followed by class and an accompanying lesson.  Inspirational video series is implemented that help spark conversation.  Topics include Eucharist, Marriage, Vocational discernment, Getting to know God through prayer, Meeting the Mother of God and your Heavenly Family, Beatitudes plus so much more! The retreat is January 25, 2025, from 10 AM - 5:30 PM at St. Thomas. Get ready for this super awesome journey because you are called to be Great in the Eyes of God!