Requirements for Confirmation

• Participation in 14-Week Confirmation Preparation Experience
• Attendance at one (or more) Edge Middle School Youth Ministry night per month from September through June (Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 8 PM, calendar of meetings posted www.fairfieldlt.com/edge)
• Parent attendance at all communicated Parent Sessions

14-Week Confirmation Preparation Experience

Students will attend 14 weekly classes (Mondays ONLY 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM). The 14 week program will be offered twice during the academic year (Cohort 1 & Cohort 2) as noted below:

• Cohort 1: September 11 – December 18, 2023
• Cohort 2: January 22 – May 6, 2024

Edge Middle School Youth Ministry

Edge helps middle school students in grades 6-8 engage their faith and their parish community, form friendships, ask questions, and grow in their relationship with God.

The Diocese of Bridgeport has asked all parishes to encourage and foster both good catechesis for students and a deep connection for students with their community of faith. With Edge Middle School Youth Ministry, we hope to help our students grow in fellowship, faith, and friendship. With our 14-week immediate preparation for Confirmation, our students will be well-catechized to understand their Catholic faith.

When will Confirmation take place?

Confirmation will still take place in the spring. The date is set by the Office of the Bishop, and we typically receive the assignment after the Christmas break.

Please review all of the following documents and forms

Elementary Faith Formation Policies & Procedures

Please note there are NO early dismissals permitted and note the drop off and pick up procedures!

2023-2024 Calendar (downloadable version)

Tuition Assistance Request Form

Short-Term Homeschool Request Form (for conflicts lasting 8 weeks or less)

Elementary Faith Formation Office Hours (September 11 – May 8)

Monday – Wednesday: 11:30am – 5:30pm (Faith Center Office)

Thursday: 10am – 4pm (Faith Center Office)

Friday: 9am – 1pm (Remote)

Contact Information

Shari Mellinger, Director of Elementary Faith Formation

sgarcia@st-pius.org | 203.259.4800

Tuition for Elementary Faith Formation for 2023-2024 is $250 per child.

A $20 Confirmation fee will be added to registrations for Confirmation Preparation to cover the cost of robe rental.

Families have the option to pay online with a credit card ($5 processing fee applies) or by check.

If paying by check, please make checks payable to St. Pius X with your Invoice # and Child’s Name in the memo line.

Payments can be dropped off in the Faith Center Office (c/o Shari Mellinger) during office hours (Monday – Thursday between 9am and 4pm & Friday, 9am-12pm) or can be mailed to:

St. Pius X

ATTN: Shari Mellinger

834 Brookside Drive

Fairfield, CT 06824

Tuition Assistance

If your family requires tuition assistance, please select the ‘Pay by Check’ option when submitting the Elementary Faith Formation Registration Form, and fill out the request form linked below.  Upon reception and evaluation of the request form, you will receive a response via email with your updated invoice attached.

Tuition Assistance Request Form