Confirmation
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 Wednesday evenings from September through April, with one remaining class the following September. The 2026-2027 calendar will be posted soon.
In addition to attending Confirmation class, students do acts of service in two categories: Mass and Parish Activities. As service opportunities become available, they are posted on this page, and students may volunteer for service by contacting our Faith Formation Coordinator.
2026-2027 Confirmation
You will find the detailed calendar for Confirmation classes and optional activities here.
Opportunities to Volunteer
During the school year, 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 hanging on the bulletin board at the end of the classroom hallway and will be in your student binder.) Complete the orange slip and slide it under the Faith Formation offices door (in the lower level classroom hallway, across from the elevator), 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.
This list is updated frequently so please keep checking back for volunteer opportunities.
Sun., Nov. 1, Knights of Columbus Breakfast (parish dining room)
1 shift equals 2.5 Parish Service hours
8:00-10:30am: (Need 3 volunteers) - THIS IS FULL - Hunter Theobald, Brayson Heidt, Levi Mujule
10:30am-1:00pm: (Need 3 volunteers) - Madison Fricke,
Sun., Nov. 1, Children's Liturgy of the Word during 10:30am Mass (You attend the Mass and go out to the gathering space and into the Upper Room with the adult leader and children. You assist with the children, helping them behave, taking them to the bathroom across the hall, helping them line up to go back into the church, etc. The adult leader will direct you as needed. This counts as 1 hour of Parish Service, even though it happens during the Mass.)
2 volunteers needed:
Sun., Nov. 1, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Madison Fricke, Jack Prough
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Mollie Selk, Ella Packulak, Beckett Nelson, Levi Mujule
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed - Brayson Heidt, Thomas Prough, Penn Gaddie
Tue., Nov. 3, 6:00-8:00pm, Carry candles for the Remembrance Mass
(Counts as 2 Masses because you are required to come a full hour early.)
We hold a Remembrance Mass for people from our parish who died in the past year. As a volunteer, you would wear an altar server robe and carry candles in the Mass in honor of deceased persons who do not have any family members who can carry the candles. The Pastoral Care Committee members will tell you what to do when you arrive at 6:00pm. The Mass begins at 7:00pm, but it's important that you arrive at 6:00pm. You may be done a little before 8:00 pm.
3 volunteers needed:
Levi Mujule,
Sun., Nov. 8, Children's Liturgy of the Word during 10:30am Mass (You attend the Mass and go out to the gathering space and into the Upper Room with the adult leader and children. You assist with the children, helping them behave, taking them to the bathroom across the hall, helping them line up to go back into the church, etc. The adult leader will direct you as needed. This counts as 1 hour of Parish Service, even though it happens during the Mass.)
2 volunteers needed:
Sun., Nov. 8, 6:30-8:00pm, Teen Catholic high school youth group (Your attendance and participation earns 1 Parish Service hour)
There's no need to volunteer. Simply attend, participate, and ask Terri Niess, another leader, or your parent to sign your orange service slip before handing it in.
Wed., Nov. 11, 5:00-7:00pm, Help at Treasures of the Church event at Our Lady of Grace: greeting at the doors, helping with food, etc. (Your service counts as 2 hours Parish Service. Plus, Confirmation class is right after this, so you'll need to be at the church anyway that evening. AND, there's free food.)
4 volunteers needed: Sophia Carlton, Levi Mujule,
Sun., Nov. 15, Children's Liturgy of the Word during 10:30am Mass (You attend the Mass and go out to the gathering space and into the Upper Room with the adult leader and children. You assist with the children, helping them behave, taking them to the bathroom across the hall, helping them line up to go back into the church, etc. The adult leader will direct you as needed. This counts as 1 hour of Parish Service, even though it happens during the Mass.)
2 volunteers needed:
Sun., Nov. 15, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Ella Packulak, Beckett Nelson, Madison Fricke, Emma Fowler
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Hunter Theobald, Brayson Heidt, Amelia Christopher
Wed., Nov. 18, 4:00-5:10pm - OR - 5:30-6:40pm Listen to Prayers of Children for Prayer Station (Takes place in the dining room. You listen to children's memorized prayers. Your service counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
4:00-5:10pm - 4 volunteers needed -
5:30-6:40pm - 4 volunteers needed -
Sun., Nov. 22, Children's Liturgy of the Word during 10:30am Mass (You attend the Mass and go out to the gathering space and into the Upper Room with the adult leader and children. You assist with the children, helping them behave, taking them to the bathroom across the hall, helping them line up to go back into the church, etc. The adult leader will direct you as needed. This counts as 1 hour of Parish Service, even though it happens during the Mass.)
2 volunteers needed:
Sun., Nov. 22, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed - Levi Mujule,
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed - Hunter Theobald, Brayson Heidt,
Sat., Dec. 5, 2:30-3:30pm, Help with children at Christmas Program practice #1 (Your service counts as 1 Hour Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed - Sophia Carlton,
Sun., Dec. 6, Knights of Columbus Breakfast (parish dining room)
1 shift equals 2.5 Parish Service hours
8:00-10:30am: THIS SHIFT IS FULL - Cooper Rakness, Ella Packulak, Hunter Theobald, Emma Fowler
10:30am-1:00pm: (Need 3 volunteers)
Sun., Dec. 6, Help with children who are singing at the 10:30am Mass (All volunteers must arrive in the St. Gianna room at the end of the dining room by 10:10am. You will sit with the preschool, Kindergarten and 1st grade children during Mass and help them line up to sing. Your service counts as 1 Mass.)
4 volunteers needed: Levi Mujule,
Sun., Dec. 6, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed - Michael Prough,
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Mollie Selk, Madison Fricke, Beckett Nelson, Thomas Prough
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed - Penn Gaddie,
Sat., Dec. 12, 2:30-3:30pm, Help with children at Christmas Program practice #2 (Your service counts as 1 Hour Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed -
Sun., Dec. 13, Children's Liturgy of the Word during 10:30am Mass (You attend the Mass and go out to the gathering space and into the Upper Room with the adult leader and children. You assist with the children, helping them behave, taking them to the bathroom across the hall, helping them line up to go back into the church, etc. The adult leader will direct you as needed. This counts as 1 hour of Parish Service, even though it happens during the Mass.)
2 volunteers needed:
Sun., Dec. 13, 11:15am-12:15pm, Help with children at the Christmas Program Performance (Your service counts as 1 hour of Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed: Sophia Carlton,
Sun., Dec. 13, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed - Jack Prough,
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Mollie Selk, Ella Packulak, Emma Fowler, Thomas Prough
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Hunter Theobald, Brayson Heidt, Penn Gaddie
Sun., Jan. 3, Knights of Columbus Breakfast (parish dining room)
1 shift equals 2.5 Parish Service hours
8:00-10:30am: (Need 2 volunteers)
10:30am-1:00pm: (Need 2 volunteers) - Beckett Nelson,
Sun., Jan. 10, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed - Michael Prough,
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Mollie Selk, Ella Packulak, Emma Fowler, Penn Gaddie
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Hunter Theobald, Thomas Prough, Brayson Heidt
Sun., Jan. 10, 6:30-8:00pm, Teen Catholic high school youth group (Your attendance and participation earns 1 Parish Service hour)
There's no need to volunteer. Simply attend, participate, and ask Terri Niess, another leader, or your parent to sign your orange service slip before handing it in.
Thu., Jan. 21, 6:00-7:30pm First Eucharist Retreat (You will be helping the adult leader with the children, plus serving snacks. Please arrive by 5:45pm. Your service counts as 2 hours Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed:
Sun., Jan. 24, 1:00-2:30pm First Eucharist Retreat (You will be helping the adult leader with the children, plus serving snacks. Please arrive by 12:45pm. Your service counts as 2 hours Parish Service)
2 volunteers needed:
Wed., Jan. 27, 4:00-5:10pm - OR - 5:30-6:40pm (OR BOTH), Play an instrument or sing with adults for Mass in Class during Faith Formation (Your service earns 1 Mass for each Mass, plus 1-2 hours Parish Service for rehearsal with the adult volunteers)
Any number of serious volunteers who love music and will be a good example for the elementary age children are welcome!
Sun., Jan. 31, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed - Jack Prough,
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed - THIS IS FULL - Beckett Nelson, Thomas Prough, Penn Gaddie, Levi Mujule
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed - Hunter Theobald,
Wed., Feb. 3, 4:00-5:10pm - OR - 5:30-6:40pm Listen to Prayers of Children for Prayer Station (Takes place in the dining room. You listen to children's memorized prayers. Your service counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
4:00-5:10pm - 4 volunteers needed -
5:30-6:40pm - 4 volunteers needed -
Sun., Feb. 7, Knights of Columbus Roast Beef Dinner (parish dining room)
This is a fundraiser for Bishop Ryan Catholic School, so Bishop Ryan students should volunteer for this. I still need to find out the shift times for this, and will update this later.
10:30am-1:00pm - Sophia Carlton
Still determining second shift times
Sun., Feb. 7, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed - Beckett Nelson, Levi Mujule,
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed Mollie Selk, Hunter Theobald,
Sun., Feb. 7, 6:30-8:00pm, Teen Catholic high school youth group (Your attendance and participation earns 1 Parish Service hour)
There's no need to volunteer. Simply attend, participate, and ask Terri Niess, another leader, or your parent to sign your orange service slip before handing it in.
Sun., Feb. 21, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed - Brayson Heidt,
Sun., Mar. 7, Knights of Columbus Breakfast (parish dining room)
1 shift equals 2.5 Parish Service hours
8:00-10:30am: (Need 2 volunteers) - Brayson Heidt,
10:30am-1:00pm: (Need 2 volunteers)
Sun., Mar. 7, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed Mollie Selk, Brayson Heidt,
Sun., Mar. 7, 6:30-8:00pm, Teen Catholic high school youth group (Your attendance and participation earns 1 Parish Service hour)
There's no need to volunteer. Simply attend, participate, and ask Terri Niess, another leader, or your parent to sign your orange service slip before handing it in.
Sun., Mar. 21, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed Mollie Selk
Sun., Apr. 4, Knights of Columbus Breakfast (parish dining room)
1 shift equals 2.5 Parish Service hours
8:00-10:30am: (Need 2 volunteers)
10:30am-1:00pm: (Need 2 volunteers)
Sun., Apr. 4, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed
Wed., Apr. 7, 4:00-5:10pm - OR - 5:30-6:40pm Listen to Prayers of Children for Prayer Station (Takes place in the dining room. You listen to children's memorized prayers. Your service counts as 1.5 hours Parish Service)
4:00-5:10pm - 4 volunteers needed -
5:30-6:40pm - 4 volunteers needed -
Sun., Apr. 11, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed
Sun., Apr. 11, 6:30-8:00pm, Teen Catholic high school youth group (Your attendance and participation earns 1 Parish Service hour)
There's no need to volunteer. Simply attend, participate, and ask Terri Niess, another leader, or your parent to sign your orange service slip before handing it in.
Sun., May 2, 5:30pm Mass (All volunteers must arrive at 5:00pm. Your service counts as 1 Mass Service.)
Readers: 2 volunteers needed
Ushers/Greeters: 4 volunteers needed
Gift Bearers: 3 volunteers needed
