Confirmation

In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. To be sealed with the Spirit is to experience an awakening to God in one’s life. It is to learn the spiritual path Jesus teaches in the Gospel. It is to take seriously the challenge to love God, neighbor, and oneself.

Youth

2026 Registration

Registration for preparation of your child to receive Confirmation in 2026 is open.

Youth (age 13, usually) preparing for Confirmation must be in 8th Grade Faith Formation classes.

Youth seeking Confirmation also should be registered for Children’s Faith Formation.

Adults

2026 Confirmation Preparation Classes

The Confirmation Program for Adults occurs over Lent. The program is composed of a retreat, 5 in-person classes, and the Easter Vigil Mass.

The retreat is Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the North Conference Room.

Classes are weekly, Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm, in the North Conference Room.

Class dates (all in 2026): February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25.

**ALL PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION MUST GO TO CONFESSION PRIOR TO THE EASTER VIGIL ON APRIL 4.

The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated at the Easter Vigil (The Saturday Night Mass Before Easter Sunday) with Cardinal McElroy on Saturday, April 4 at 8:00 PM.

Everyone needs a sponsor that is a practicing Catholic. Spouses and parents cannot act as sponsors. Otherwise, sponsors need to be at least 16 and practicing Catholics with all their sacraments.

2026 Registration

Adults preparing for Confirmation also need to complete the registration form found HERE.

Contact

Youth or adults who are already baptized and would like to register for the process of celebrating Confirmation should contact L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation.

Adults who are not baptized or in full communion with the Catholic Church are invited to learn more about OCIA (the process for becoming Catholic).