The St. John Confirmation Preparation program had been adjusted back to its previous format that includes one year of preparation becoming available in 9th grade and remains an opportunity all throughout high school (exceptions will be made for those middle school students who have already started the process).
It is a simple and straightforward program designed to prepare young Catholics to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1309, which states:
It is a simple and straightforward program designed to prepare young Catholics to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1309, which states:
"Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit - his actions, his gifts, and his biddings - in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. To this end catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the preparation of confirmands."
Requirements
Registration
Cost
Important Dates
Who to Contact
- Age: High school students. Looking for Adult Confirmation? CLICK HERE
- Prerequisites: Baptism and First Communion.
- Documentation: Completed registration form.
- Attendance: Students will be expected to attend:
- Weekly formation in preparation for their lifelong engagement in the life, work, and mission of the parish/church. The formation schedule is Sundays @ 9:45am OR Tuesdays @ 5:30pm.
- Orientation and rehearsal
- Engage a parish ministry
- The winter retreat
Registration
- Registration is open on a rolling basis although structured formation typically begins in late September and concludes with Confirmation Mass in early May.
- You can complete the registration form HERE.
Cost
- While there is no sacrament preparation fee at this time, voluntary donations can be made to youth ministry that will directly support our Confirmation programming. CLICK HERE TO DONATE
Important Dates
- Mandatory Orientation Meeting for Parents and Students | either Sunday, September 28, 2025 @ 9:45am OR Tuesday, September 30, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
- Winter Retreat for students | Date and location TBD.
- Mandatory Confirmation Mass Rehearsal for students and sponsors | Sunday, May 3rd, 2025 @ 1:00pm in the Main Church
- Confirmation Mass with the Bishop | TBD in the main church--Candidates and Sponsors must arrive one hour prior to Mass.
Who to Contact
Orientation Resources for 2025-26
Confirmation Preparation Orientation for the 2025-26 school year will be held on either:
- Sunday, September 28, 2025 @ 9:45am
- Tuesday, September 30, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Confirmation Preparation Calendar
Confirmation Preparation News
Regular communications for Confirmation Preparation are managed through the BAND app. You can join in HERE