Confirmation will be celebrated on Thursday March 11th, 2027 at 4:00 pm.
Our Celebrant will be Very Reverend Edward J. Blanchett
Please use this link for the Meeting Packet showing Confirmation requirements.
Confirmation 2026 Meeting Packet
Sacramental Preparation Requirements for all Students and Families for 2025-2026
Parent Responsibilities:
***Attend Enrollment Promise Ceremony Meeting
***Enrollment Promise: Signed by parent & student during the 8th Grade Enrollment Ceremony
***Sponsor Statement of Faith and Certification Form due January 24th, 25th or 26th 2027 depending on class day.
***Student Information Sheet due January 24th, 25th or 26th 2027 depending on class day.
Student Responsibilities:
Confirmation Questions – (download below) must be studied so that each student is well-versed by Confirmation day. They may be questioned on Confirmation day.
***Retreat Date is Friday October 16th 2026 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Students and an adult are required. preferably their sponsor.
***Letter to Fr. Tom – Why they want to receive Sacrament, how they prepared and will continue to prepare for it and how they will continue to live a life of service. Due December 6th, 7th, or 8th 2026 depending on class day.
***Saint Report – Name of Saint chosen for Confirmation name. Required form to be downloaded from the Confirmation tab on the webpage. Due February 7th 8th or 9th 2027 depending on class day.
***Interview of Sponsor – This project is interactive – it’s an interview – not a form to give to the sponsor for him/her to fill out! Required form to be downloaded from the Confirmation tab on the webpage. Due February 21st 22nd or 23rd 2027 depending on class day.
***Gifts of the Spirit Project – art project (drawing, collage, painting, etc) demonstrating each: Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgment, Courage, Knowledge, Reverence, Wonder & Awe. Due February 28th / March 1st or 2nd 2027 depending on class day.
***Christian Service: Each student will be required to perform 10 hours of Christian Service. Each student shall also write a short reflection (about a paragraph) on how this service experience has affected him/her. Form and reflection Due February 28th / March 1st or 2nd 2027 depending on class day.
***Regular Attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
***Students and a Parent (or Parents) are required to attend a one hour Sacramental Preparation session on Tuesday February 23rd 2027 at 7:00 pm in the church.
*** Students will attend 11:00 am mass with teachers as a group on Sunday March 7th 2027. There will be a second one hour preparation session following mass. Parents are welcome but not required.
***Practice for Confirmation will be on Tuesday March 9th 2027 at 7:00 until 8:15 pm. Students and Sponsors are required. If Sponsor is unable to attend a parent or anther adult may stand in.
*** Please see these for details regarding Reconciliation in Preparation for Confirmation:
EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE FOR YOUTH-1
Confirmation Dress Code Requirements: All students and sponsors must be neatly dressed.
Girls: Dress, skirt and blouse or dress slacks, dress shoes. Beware that spiky heels can catch in the carpeting causing tripping.
Boys: Dress pants or khakis with dress shirt, dress shoes. No jeans, T-shirts or sneakers.
All students will wear robes – the girls will wear white and the boys will wear red.
Forms available to download:
Confirmation Sponsor Interview