Confirmation at Our Lady of Grace

Confirmation Preparation and Service Opportunities

At Our Lady of Grace, students in grade 9 and higher may prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation.  Classes are held Sunday evenings from October through April, with one remaining class in September.  The class calendar is here.

In addition to attending Confirmation class, students are required to perform acts of service in two categories:  Ministries during Mass and Service during Parish Activities.  As service opportunities become available, they are posted on this page, and students may volunteer for service by contacting Tanya Watterud, our Faith Formation Coordinator.

Opportunities to Volunteer:  Opportunities are added weekly, so please check this page frequently.
To volunteer to fill an open spot, please contact Tanya in the Faith Formation office by email or by parish phone (701-839-6834), or through her cell phone which you may have in your contacts, or through our Flocknote texting system.  To report your service hours, complete an orange Service Hours slip (they are in your class binder, and are hanging on the wall in the classroom hallway.)  Complete the orange slip and slide it under Tanya's office door (St. Gabriel classroom), or turn it in at our next class.  Please do not keep them very long, because we want to record service as it is completed so that you don't forget what service you have done.

Below, those who already volunteered are noted in GREEN.  If you see any mistakes or need to make changes, please contact Tanya.

Sun., Mar. 29, 8:30 a.m. Gift Bearer family (arrive by 8:05am) - (counts as 1 Mass)
1 family needed

Sun., Mar. 29, 10:30 a.m. Gift Bearer family (arrive by 10:05am) - (counts as 1 Mass)
1 family needed

Sun., Mar. 29, 5:30pm Gift Bearer family (arrive by 5:05pm)  - (counts as 1 Mass)
Emmet Benito

Sun., Mar. 29, Bring food for Living Stations by 6:30 p.m.
Grady Keyes is bringing carrots and Ranch
Maura Hinsz is bringing cheese slices

Sun., Mar. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hand out Living Stations programs, assemble snacks during the performance, and serve snacks after the performance - (counts as 2 hours Parish Service)
Maura Hinsz + 2 more volunteers needed

Sun., Mar. 29, Teen Catholic for High School, 6:30-8:00 p.m.:  This is our optional youth group for high school students.  You will receive 1 hour of Parish Service for attending.  You do not need to sign up with Tanya, just turn in an orange slip signed by Youth Director Terri Niess or your parent.

Please check the bulletin and sign-up sheets for the Holy Week and Easter liturgies to see if help is needed for those.

Sat., Apr. 11, 4:00 p.m. NO Gift Bearer family - First Eucharist children are Gift Bearers

Sun., Apr. 12, assist with Knight of Columbus breakfast (counts as 2.5 hours Parish Service for 1 shift, or 5 hours for 2 shifts)
8:00-10:30am:  Jackson Guss, Brayden Haugen, Maddex Rojas
10:30am-1:00pm:  Ansley Flaten, Noel Keeley, Maddex Rojas

Sun., Apr. 12, 8:30 a.m. Gift Bearer family (arrive by 8:05am) - (counts as 1 Mass)
1 family needed

Sun., Apr. 12, 10:30 a.m. NO Gift Bearer family - First Eucharist children are Gift Bearers

Sun., Apr. 12, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Readers:  1 or 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters:  Noel Keeley, Macklin Kelly, Hayden Andersen + 1 more volunteer needed
Gift Bearer Family:  1 family or 3 student volunteers needed

Sun., Apr. 12, Confirmation Class Meal Parents
Beverages: Finley family
Main Dish:  Haverstock family
Veggies or Fruit:  Aberle/Schatz family
Dessert:  Finley family

Wed., Apr. 15, 4:00-5:15 p.m., listen to and record children's prayers at the Prayer Station during Faith Formation (counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
Brayden Haugen, Jackson Guss + 2 more volunteers needed

Wed. Apr. 15, 5:30-6:45 p.m., listen to and record children's prayers at the Prayer Station during Faith Formation (counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
Brayden Haugen, Jackson Guss + 2 more volunteers needed

Sat., Apr. 18, 4:00 p.m. Gift Bearer family (arrive by 3:35pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
1 family needed

Sun., Apr. 19, 8:30 a.m. Gift Bearer family (arrive by 8:05am) - (counts as 1 Mass)
1 family needed

Sun., Apr. 19, 10:30 a.m. Gift Bearer family (arrive by 10:05am) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Paige Linster

Sun., Apr. 19, Children's Liturgy helper (attend the 10:30am Mass & walk out with the children & leader, then assist the adult leader in the St. Gianna Room) - (counts as 1 hour Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed

Sun., Apr. 19, 5:30pm Gift Bearer family (arrive by 5:05pm)  - (counts as 1 Mass)
1 family needed

Sun., Apr. 19, Teen Catholic for High School, 6:30-8:00 p.m.:  This is our optional youth group for high school students.  You will receive 1 hour of Parish Service for attending.  You do not need to sign up with Tanya, just turn in an orange slip signed by Youth Director Terri Niess or your parent.

Sat., Apr. 25, 4:00 p.m. Gift Bearer family (arrive by 3:35pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
1 family needed

Sun., Apr. 26, 8:30 a.m. Gift Bearer family (arrive by 8:05am) - (counts as 1 Mass)
1 family needed

Sun., Apr. 26, 10:30 a.m. Gift Bearer family (arrive by 10:05am) - (counts as 1 Mass)
1 family needed

Sun., Apr. 26, Children's Liturgy helper (attend the 10:30am Mass & walk out with the children & leader, then assist the adult leader in the St. Gianna Room) - (counts as 1 hour Parish Service)
Paige Linster + 1 more volunteer

Sun., Apr. 26, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Readers:  1 or 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters:  Macklin Kelly + 3 volunteers needed
Gift Bearer Family:  1 family or 3 student volunteers needed

Sun., Apr. 26, Confirmation Class Meal Parents
Beverages:  1 family needed
Main Dish: Jose & Hernan Hernandez family
Veggies or Fruit:  1 family needed
Dessert:  1 family needed

Sun., May 3, assist with Knight of Columbus breakfast (counts as Parish Service)
8:00-10:30am:  Ansley Flaten, Noel Keeley
10:30am-1:00pm:  Jaymson Russo

Sun., May 3, Children's Liturgy helper (attend the 10:30am Mass & walk out with the children & leader, then assist the adult leader in the St. Gianna Room) - (counts as 1 hour Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed

Wed., May 6, 6:30-8:00pm, assist with cleaning Faith Formation & dining room tables (counts as 2 hours Parish Service even if less than 2 hours are needed) 
4 volunteers needed

Sun., May 10, Children's Liturgy helper (attend the 10:30am Mass & walk out with the children & leader, then assist the adult leader in the St. Gianna Room) - (counts as 1 hour Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed

Sun., May 10, Teen Catholic for High School, 6:30-8:00 p.m.:  This is our optional youth group for high school students.  You will receive 1 hour of Parish Service for attending.  You do not need to sign up with Tanya, just turn in an orange slip signed by Youth Director Terri Niess or your parent.

Sun., May 17, Children's Liturgy helper (attend the 10:30am Mass & walk out with the children & leader, then assist the adult leader in the St. Gianna Room) - (counts as 1 hour Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed

July Cor Christi Institute at the University of Mary - (counts as 1 Mass and 4 Parish Service hours):
This life-changing experience for Catholic high schoolers from across the diocese runs during your choice of two different weeks:  From the morning of Monday, July 6, to Friday's graduation Mass at 4:30 p.m. on July 10 - OR - from the morning of Monday, July 13, to Friday's graduation Mass at 4:30 p.m. on July 17.  The cost is $200, covering all expenses (room, meals, etc.) while on campus.  Registration forms have been mailed and are on the bulletin board at the end of the classroom hallway.  The forms are due to Tanya in the Faith Formation office by May 12, so we may include the letter of recommendation from Fr. Maus and send the form, letter and your payment to University of Mary by their May 22 deadline.  You will earn 1 Mass and 4 Parish Service hours for attending, but please consider attending even if you do not need service hours.  You'll meet many new Catholic friends, play games, have great food, experience campus life, and learn a lot about your Catholic faith.  Our Lady of Grace will provide transportation on the two Mondays to Cor Christi Institute.  Parents are asked to attend the Friday closing Mass and to bring your child home afterwards.  Spanish-speaking students are encouraged to attend the first week -- July 6-10 -- because a Spanish-speaking priest will be assisting at the Institute that week.  The online registration form is here:  https://www.umary.edu/sites/default/files/2022-01/Cor-Christi-Brochure.pdf

Steubenville Conference, St. Paul, MN - (counts as 1 Mass and 2 Parish Service hours for attending):
The Diocese of Bismarck coordinates buses of students to attend this annual event for high school students.  The dates are July 24-26, 2026.  For more information and to register, visit this link:  https://bismarckdiocese.com/steubenville-st-paul

Mon., Aug. 3 through Thu., Aug. 6, Assist with Vacation Bible School -- You will earn 1.5 Parish Service hours for each day, plus 1 Mass if you are assisting during the Tuesday evening Mass
Ava Knutson (all nights) + 1 more volunteer needed

Sun., Sept. 13, Confirmation Class Meal Parents (this is the final class & Sponsors (or Parents) attend, so it is about double the regular quantity)
Beverages:  1 family needed
Main Dish: 1 family needed
Veggies or Fruit:  1 family needed
Dessert:  1 family needed

Sun., Sept. 27, Confirmation Mass - It is an honor to be chosen to do a ministry in the Confirmation Mass.  This opportunity is reserved for those who have put effort into attending classes and completing service hours.   These volunteers are chosen by the Faith Formation Coordinator.    
Readers:  Wes Karhoff, + 1 more needed
Gift Bearers:  Callie Stroklund + 2 more needed