Confirmation, together with Baptism and Eucharist, form the Sacraments of Initiation that are all intimately connected. 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. It deepens our baptismal life which calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and world.
There are three main components for Confirmation:
- Integrated Faith Life – It is vital that children participate in Sunday Mass and parish life with their families. This instills the importance of faith in their lives.
- Foundational Formation – Preparing for this sacrament is a two-year process with families participating in our parish Family Formation program, YM Sunday nights (sixth grade and up), Sixth Grade Family Youth, Catholic School or an approved Home School program. This helps the families add catechesis to their children’s faith formation. Children typically begin preparing for this sacrament in their fourth-grade year. Parents know their children best, and we will work with all families who desire these sacraments at any age to develop an effective plan.
- Specific Sacramental Preparation - This starts as early as 6th grade, following their second year of foundational formation. Families participate in specific, focused at-home preparation and a candidate retreat for the sacrament.
Note: Sacraments are celebrated within the context of the parish community. Therefore, all parish families participate in this final step together, regardless of where or how the Foundational Formation is received.
2024/25 school year – if your child is entering the following grade they should be participating in:
4th grade- Foundational Formation
5th grade- Foundational Formation
6th grade- Foundational Formation along with Specific Sacramental Preparation
Students in year two have recently completed at least one full year in a Family Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, or Catholic school. Second-year students will continue living an integrated faith life, continuing foundational formation, and completing family-centered, at-home Sacrament-specific preparation for Confirmation.
In addition, your teen will register and attend one of the following in-person experiences:
- click here: MS Holy Fire Retreat (Sept 14th)
- click here: Middle School Holy Spirit Retreat (Nov 2nd-3rd)
- click here: High School Fall Retreat (Nov 1st-3rd)
2025 Holy Spirit Retreat
Middle School - TBA
High School - March 15
What is the Holy Spirit? Why is it so important in our Catholic faith?
What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit? What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Understanding your gifts and fruits!
For those in the process of Confirmation this year, this will fulfill your retreat requirement.
If you would like to Chaperone/Volunteer, please fill out the "potential adult volunteer" in the registration. Questions? Contact Ozzy Baez.
