Welcome to Eighth Grade PREP!

Instructors: Ms. Diane Ward and Mr. David Grubb

Email: Ms. Ward prepgrade8@stjoescoopersburg.org

Mr. Grubb  prepgrade8a@stjoescoopersburg.org

Correspondence

Questions about classes may be sent to the email(s) above. Questions regarding Confirmation (schedule, requirements, paperwork, etc) should be directed to Mrs. O'Donnell: janessa.odonnell@stjoescoopersburg.org.

Important Links

• Workbook: Christ Our Life - Loyola Press
  • ​https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-8/

Upcoming Schedule

Please note -- all dates subject to change.

8th grade will meet in person every week. We will be gathering in the school building, in the two meeting rooms (library and music rooms), following the 9AM Mass. Please use the main entrance of the school to enter and exit. Parents are welcome to wait in the cafeteria.

Confirmation

Dates of Importance

• Sunday, September 17, 2023
  • Special Mass with Fr. Buckley and Student & Parent Information Meeting, 5PM-7PM under the Pavilion (or in the Parish Center). Attendance is required.
• Sunday, September 24, 2023
  • Bulletin Collections begin.
• Sunday, October 15, 2023
  • Investiture Ceremony
  • 9:00 AM Mass on October 15th. The students will sit together in the front 4 pews. Please arrive no later than 8:50AM. Attendance is required. 
• Tuesday, October 24,  2023
  • Forty Hours Devotion Closing Ceremony at 7PM – Students will sit together down front & participate in the solemn procession.
• Wednesday, November 1, 2023
  • Submission of Sponsor Letter NO EXCEPTIONS to this date.
• Sunday, December 3, 2023
  • Service Hours Log Due. NO EXCEPTIONS to this date.  
• Sunday, April 7, 2024
  • Confirmation Retreat & Rehearsal
  • 11AM to approx. 4PM. Lunch is provided.
  • Attendance is mandatory. Sponsors (or an adult stand-in) also attend the practice portion of the event.
• Thursday, April 11, 2024
  • Confirmation 
    • Confirmation will take place at 4:30PM in the church. Students must arrive by 4PM.

DATES TO BE DETERMINED BY YOUR TEACHER:

• Memorization of Catholic Prayers 

• Memorization of The Bishop’s Questions

• Selection of Confirmation Name

•  Saint Report & Shield

•  Letter to the Bishop requesting Confirmation