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., Apr. 26, 5:30pm Mass Ministries (arrive by 5:00pm) - (counts as 1 Mass)
Readers:  Jack Prough, Paxton Frueh
Ushers/Greeters:  Macklin Kelly, Hayden Andersen, Brayden Haugen
Gift Bearer Family: Maura Hinsz (& Evie)

Sun., Apr. 26, Confirmation Class Meal Parents
Beverages:  Hernandez family
Main Dish: Jose & Hernan Hernandez' family
Veggies or Fruit:  Ella Schmidt family
Dessert:  Jaymson Russo's family

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, 10:30am Mass Gift Bearer
Macklin Kelly

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, Jack Prough
Gift Bearers:  Callie Stroklund, Brayden Haugen + 1 more needed