Service

Do students have to do ongoing projects?
No, their projects can be any length of time or commitment, but they are no longer required to do any ongoing projects as of Fall 2023.

Is it 6 projects per year or 6 projects total for Confirmation?
It is 6 projects total for Confirmation: 3 projects for Confirmation I + 3 projects for Confirmation II.

Does what I have turned in already count?
Any Service Forms already turned in before Fall 2023 count towards the required 3 per year/6 total. 

• Example: If they turned in 4 forms for service projects during Confirmation I, they would only have to complete 2 additional projects during Confirmation II to bring them to the total of 6.
• Example 2: If they turned in 3 forms for service projects in 8th grade, and 4 forms for service projects in Confirmation I, they would already have 7 total and would not need to complete any additional service during Confirmation II.

Can we use a service event with a club or organization towards the service requirement?
Participation in a club or group does not count as service (student council, scouts, honor societies, etc.). However, service done with that club/group might be considered service if it meets the Works of Mercy Guidelines or is in direct service to the CtR Parish Community.

Can we use a school/band/sports fundraiser towards the service requirement? 
Generally, school fundraisers would not apply towards the Confirmation service requirement as they are a requirement of the organization you are a part of and have the primary focus of raising funds, not of Christian service. Exceptions may apply; please contact us

What if my service is to help with animals or tutor a classmate?
While those are definitely valuable service opportunities, for the purpose of your Confirmation formation, you are asked to only complete projects that fall under the Works of Mercy Guidelines or are in direct service to the CtR Parish Community.

What falls under “direct service to the parish community”?
Any liturgical ministry (greeters, altar servers, choir, etc) or religious education ministry (Vacation Bible School, Catholic Faith Camp, Catechist Aide, Assisting with Sacrament Formation, Teen Mentor with RCIA) are great options, as well as service for Parish Community Events (Fish Fry, Spring Festival, and others). When in doubt, please ask!

If I already have a service form filled out and signed under the old form, can I turn that in? Only if the service detailed on the form falls under the Works of Mercy Guidelines or is in direct service to the CtR Parish Community. If it does not, a new service project should be chosen.

When in doubt, please ask!

Updated as of 9/25/23.