Confirmation

If your teen is eligible and desires to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, here’s how to get started:

Register for Renovate, our high school youth ministry program, by September 10, 2025:

Renovate Registration

During registration, be sure to check the box for “Confirmation Preparation.”

Schedule an interview with our Youth Minister.
After selecting Confirmation on the registration form, a Calendly link will appear so you can book a short in-person interview. This is a simple conversation to connect and help guide each student’s journey.

Enroll in the Confirmation Track.
After the interview, families will receive a private link to complete the Confirmation Track enrollment and receive further details.

Submit the $40 preparation fee.
A payment link will be emailed once enrollment is complete. This helps cover materials and resources used throughout the year

Confirmation formation takes place during Wednesday night Renovate gatherings (6:00–8:00 PM) and includes a series of dedicated preparation sessions throughout the school year. Students will also participate in a special Teen-Sponsor Prayer Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026, where their sponsor is expected to be present.

In order to be well-prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, students are expected to participate fully in the preparation sessions and the Teen-Sponsor Prayer Day.

While certain Wednesday nights are specifically marked as “Confirmation Track,” please note that all Renovate nights are part of your teen’s formation. These gatherings help nurture prayer, discipleship, and community—key foundations for a life of faith. We strongly encourage students to attend every week, not just the labeled sessions.

The date and time of the Confirmation Mass will be shared once we receive it from the Bishop’s office.

You can view the full calendar of sessions and important dates by click the button below. 

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Confirmation is an opportunity to grow in faith and respond more personally to God's love. As part of this journey, we encourage students to:

• Make Sunday Mass a priority
• Develop a regular habit of prayer
• Go to Confession regularly (at least once per semester)
• Attend Adoration or parish events when possible

These aren’t requirements—they’re gentle invitations to grow. We’ll walk with your teen and support them in each step.

Choosing a Confirmation sponsor is an important part of this journey. A sponsor serves as a spiritual mentor—someone who models a faithful Catholic life and can walk alongside the teen beyond the Sacrament.

The Church requires that sponsors:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Be a fully initiated Catholic (Baptized, Confirmed, and received Eucharist)
• Be actively practicing the Catholic faith
• Not be the parent of the person being Confirmed
• If married, be in a valid sacramental marriage
• Be free of any canonical impediments

We also encourage you to choose someone who:

• Attends Mass faithfully and lives their Catholic faith daily
• Can talk openly about their relationship with Christ
• Will pray for and with your teen throughout the year
• Can attend the Teen-Sponsor Prayer Day (April 11, 2026) and, ideally, the Confirmation Mass

There will be some required paperwork for both the student and their sponsor, including sacramental records and eligibility forms. These will be provided later in the fall and must be submitted by the designated deadlines.

Please direct all paperwork and related questions to:
Tara Snell, Administrative Assistant for Youth Ministry

October 10–12, 2025 at The Pines Catholic Camp

Although not required, Revitalize is a powerful retreat designed especially for students preparing for Confirmation. Held at The Pines Catholic Camp, this weekend offers time for prayer, reflection, and community.

While not mandatory, we highly encourage all Confirmation students to attend, as it beautifully complements the formation happening throughout the year.

Retreat registration and details will be sent in the fall.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that Confirmation is a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

It:

• Roots us more deeply in our identity as children of God
• Unites us more firmly to Christ
• Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit
• Strengthens our bond with the Church
• Draws us into her mission to bear witness
• Empowers us to spread and defend the faith by word and deed

For questions or help at any point, please reach out to:
Tara Snell – Administrative Assistant for Youth Ministry