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High School Faith Formation

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12


The Faith Formation Program at St. Gabriel's for our High School Youth in 9th-10th Grades offers opportunities for young people to explore and discern their commitment to our Catholic Faith. Both years include a retreat experience. 

Confirmation Preparation traditionally takes place in the 10th Grade year. 
Two years of adolescent faith formation are required before Confirmation preparation may begin.


FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS
9th Grade


CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
10th Grade

Note: No homeschooling available for Grades 9 and 10.
Confirmation Retreat: TBA

CONFIRMATION: TBA

FORMS
Confirmation Sponsor Form
Confirmation Name & Commitment Form
Confirmation Interview Questions


Young people may also participate in the Summer Intensive Faith Formation Week at Fourteen Holy Helpers at the end of June for their 6th-10th Grades. There are requirements during the year connected to participating in Summer Intensive Week. Confirmation preparation must be done in-person. 

Questions about our Youth Programs?  Contact Mrs. Denise York
716-668-2070 or [email protected]

Location


Get in Touch

Rectory

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Evenings/Weekends by Appointment)
716-668-4017
716-656-0616

[email protected]

Faith Formation Office

716-668-2070
12:00pm-6:00pm Monday & Tuesday
​11:00am-5:00pm Wednesday & Thursday

Mass Schedule

Monday-Friday 8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
7:30am and 11am Daily Rosary
​7:50am and 12pm Divine Mercy Chaplet
Saturday 7:30 a.m. (Rosary), 8 a.m. (Mass)
Saturday Evening Vigil 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon

Devotions

1st Friday of each month:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 11:30 a.m. Mass and Closing Benediction at 6 p.m.

Confessions

7:30 a.m.-7:50 a.m. Weekdays
11 a.m.-11:15 a.m.  First Friday of each month
​3:15 p.m. -3:45 p.m.Saturday

Holy Day Masses

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  • HOME
    • Centennial Celebration Year
  • ABOUT
    • MEET CLERGY & STAFF
    • MASS SCHEDULE
    • WEEKLY BULLETIN
    • ST. GABRIEL
    • HISTORY
    • CALENDAR
    • PARISH REGISTRATION
    • PARISH COUNCIL
  • MINISTRIES & GROUPS
    • LITRUGICAL MINISTRIES >
      • LECTORS >
        • DAILY READINGS
      • EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
      • ALTAR SERVERS
      • USHERS
    • MUSIC MINISTRIES
    • HOLY NAME SOCIETY
    • LADIES GUILD
    • ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
    • PRAYER GROUP
    • RESPECT LIFE
    • YOUTH MINISTRY
    • BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE
    • PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
  • FAITH FORMATION
    • FF WELCOME
    • REGISTER: FAITH FORMATION
    • CLASS SCHEDULES/CURRICULUM
    • High School Faith Formation
    • YOUTH SERVICE & MINISTRY MODULES
    • OCIA
    • TEACHERS
  • SACRAMENTS
    • BAPTISMS
    • COMMUNION
    • CONFIRMATION
    • RECONCILIATION
    • ANOINTING OF THE SICK
    • HOLY ORDERS
    • MATRIMONY
  • STEWARDSHIP
    • GET INVOLVED
  • GIVE ONLINE
  • CONTACT
    • ST. GABE'S ON FACEBOOK
  • DIOCESAN UPDATES