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HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY · SCHOOL YEAR 2026–2027

Life Teen Grades 9–12

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY · GRADES 9, 10, 11, AND 12

Life Teen accompanies high schoolers through the most important years of their faith journey, helping them own their Catholic identity and prepare for Confirmation.

EDGE 6–8 Registration

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💡 This form registers your your teen for Life Teen 2026–2027. A confirmation email will be sent once received.

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PREP

PROGRAM DETAILS

🕐 Sundays · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📅 September 2026 – May 2027

📍 Holy Spirit Parish · Virginia Beach

💳 Fee applies

1 Child $75

2 Child $135

3 Child $200

4 Child $275

Questions?

Jenny Scharf 

Coordinator of Faith Formation

Azelia Ramos

Faith Formation & Sacramental  PREP Assistant

Life Teen Grades 9–12 — 2026–2027 Schedule

Sundays · 6:00–8:00 PM

NO CLASS DATES

Nov 1 · Nov 29 · Dec 20 · Dec 27 · Jan 17 · Jan 24 · Feb 14 · Mar 21 · Mar 28 · May 9

Date
Class
Time
Location
Notes
Sunday, September 13
Kickoff / Parish Picnic
6:00-8:00 PM
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Faith Formation Kickoff
Sunday, September 20
Catechetical Sunday
6:00-8:00 PM
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Blessing of Catechists at 10:00 AM Mass
Sunday, September 27
Class 1
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, October 4
Class 2
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, October 11
Class 3
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, October 18
Class 4
6:00-8:00 PM
St. Mark's Catholic Church
Regional Youth Event @ St. Mark's Catholic Church
Sunday, October 25
Class 5
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, November 1
NO CLASS
VB Schools No School
Sunday, November 8
Class 6
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, November 15
Class 7
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, November 22
Class 8
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, November 29
NO CLASS
Thanksgiving — Advent 1
Sunday, December 6
Class 9
6:00-8:00 PM
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Advent 2
Sunday, December 13
Class 10 — Christmas Party
6:00-8:00 PM
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Advent 3
Sunday, December 20
NO CLASS
Christmas Break — Advent 4
Sunday, December 27
NO CLASS
Christmas Break
Sunday, January 3
Class 11
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, January 10
Class 12
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, January 17
NO CLASS
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
Sunday, January 24
NO CLASS
VBCPS Staff Days January 25 & 26
Sunday, January 31
Class 13
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, February 7
Class 14
6:00-8:00 PM
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Ash Wednesday February 10
Sunday, February 14
NO CLASS
President's Day — Lent 1
Sunday, February 21
Class 15
6:00-8:00 PM
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Lent 2 — Diocesan Youth Conference
Sunday, February 28
Class 16
6:00-8:00 PM
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Lent 3
Sunday, March 7
Class 17
6:00-8:00 PM
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Lent 4
Sunday, March 14
Class 18
6:00-8:00 PM
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Lent 5
Sunday, March 21
NO CLASS
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 28
NO CLASS
Easter
Sunday, April 4
Class 19
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, April 11
Class 20
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, April 18
Class 21
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, April 25
Class 22
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, May 2
Class 23
6:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, May 9
NO CLASS
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 16
Class 24 — End of Year Party
6:00-8:00 PM
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2026–2027 Confirmation Schedule

Tuesdays · 7:00–8:30 PM · Activity Room A · 📧 sacraments@holyspiritvb.org

 📝 Important 

  • ALL CLASSES AND MEETINGS WILL BE HELD TUESDAYS 7:00-8:30 IN ACTIVITY ROOM A.

  • Confirmands must sign a Confirmation Commitment Agreement, which will be distributed at the first class.

  • Confirmands who have not received Baptism or Communion, or who have not participated in Faith Formation classes for two years or more will be required to take Sacramental Preparation classes. 

  • Missed classes MUST be made up. It is the responsibility of the Confirmand to reschedule missed classes.

  • Confirmation Teens MUST participate in Life Teen (Sundays 6:00-8:00).

  • Confirmands are expected to attend Sunday Masses, as well as Holy Days of Obligation (November 1, December 8, December 25, and January 1).

  • Confirmands must attend a Confirmation Retreat, as required by the Diocese of Richmond. The Confirmation Retreat for Holy Spirit will be held at the St. Clare Retreat Center in Hampton on October 30-31, 2026.

  • A valid Baptism Certificate must be obtained from the Confirmand’s church of record and submitted to Holy Spirit Catholic Church no later than January 19, 2027. *If the teen was baptized at Holy Spirit, please tell a staff member and we can look up the necessary information.

  • Sponsor Attestation Forms (or equivalent from the sponsor’s parish) are due on January 19, 2027.

Supply Fee: $20 + retreat cost

Date
Event
Time
Location
Notes
Sunday, September 13
Faith Formation Kickoff
2:00-4:00 PM
Plaza
Food, games, and fellowship
Monday, September 22
Teen/Parent Meeting
7:00-8:30 PM
Activity Room A
Monday, September 29
Class 1
7:00-8:30 PM
Activity Room A
Monday, October 13
Class 2
7:00-8:30 PM
Activity Room A
Thursday-Friday, October 30-31
Confirmation Retreat
St. Clare Retreat Center Hampton
Required by Diocese of Richmond
Monday, November 10
Class 3
7:00-8:30 PM
Activity Room A
Monday, December 15
Class 4
7:00-8:30 PM
Activity Room A
Monday, January 5
Class 5
7:00-8:30 PM
Activity Room A
Monday, January 19
Class 6 — PAPERWORK DUE
7:00-8:30 PM
Activity Room A
Baptism Certificate & Sponsor Attestation Form Due
Monday, February 2
Class 7
7:00-8:30 PM
Activity Room A
Monday, February 23
Class 8
7:00-8:30 PM
Activity Room A
Monday, March 2 2027
Confirmation Rehearsal
7:00-8:30 PM
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Thursday, March 11 2027
Confirmation Mass
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Confirmation Mass at Holy Spirit
Monday, March 16 2027
Mystagogy and Party
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Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1396 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach,VA 23453

757.468.3600
office@holyspiritvb.org

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Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 4:30 pm 

Friday

9:00 am-12:00 pm

Closed for Lunch Daily
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

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