Confirmation Preparation (High School)

Confirmation preparation involves spiritual and educational steps designed to deepen a candidate's relationship with Christ and the Church. Key requirements include religious education classes, selecting a patron saint, choosing a practicing Catholic sponsor, participating in a retreat, and performing community service.

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Key Steps and Requirements

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• Religious Education Classes: Candidates attend monthly preparation classes to study the Catholic teachings.  To review the Confirmation Study Guide, use the button below.

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• Sponsor Selection: You must choose a sponsor to guide you. They must be at least 16 years old, a fully initiated and practicing Catholic (Baptized, Confirmed, and Eucharist), and cannot be your parent. 

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• Confirmation Name: Candidates select a patron saint’s name to represent a new chapter in their spiritual life and often write a short essay explaining why they chose that saint.

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• Retreats & Service: Many parishes require candidates to attend a weekend or day-long retreat and complete a minimum number of community service hours.  CLICK HERE for a copy of the Volunteer Hours Verification form.

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• Sacrament of Reconciliation: Candidates are encouraged to go to Confession regularly before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation to spiritually cleanse their souls.

​Confirmation Preparation is a two-year program, usually taking place in 9th and 10th grade.  Both years consist of sacramental preparation classes.  Classes are on the second Sunday of each month, after the 10:00 or 10:30 AM Mass in the Parish Center.  This year, classes begin on September 13, 2026. ​ You can view this year's calendar and register below.

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NOTE:  Adults wishing to receive the sacrament of confirmation should contact the Religious Education Coordinator or contact the parish office.  Adult confirmation preparation is tailored to the catechetical needs of the candidates.  To learn more about our adult program, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA), click here.

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