Confirmation

The Confirmation preparation program is about engaging our young people in the steps necessary to understand and prepare for the sacrament in which they choose to participate. Confirmation Preparation should never become a "last ditch" effort to teach young people everything they should know about the Catholic faith prior to "graduating" from religious education. Holy Family continues to strive for a "comprehensive" approach to youth ministry and Confirmation is one of many opportunities for continuing faith formation in our parish. The candidates begin their preparation in January of grade 9 at the earliest. The basic choice for Confirmation is up to the candidate in dialogue with his/her parents and the Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Eligible candidates will receive a registration in the mail by late Nov or early Dec. The program runs from January until early November, and the students are confirmed in the fall of their Gr. 10 year. If you do not receive a registration and your young person has accomplished the following, please call the Religious Education Office:

  • is in 9th grade or older;
  • is enrolled in Catholic school or a religious education program in grade 9 (in addition to being in Confirmation preparation);
  • has a desire to be in the program;
  • will give priority to preparation;
  • attends Mass regularly and is a practicing Catholic;
  • is open to attending Youth Ministry events and gatherings after Confirmation,
  • he/she will remain active in the ministries offered by our parish;
  • will continue to practice her/his faith after the actual ceremony has transpired.

Details on the ongoing program can be found Here.

ADULT CONFIRMATION:

Our parish has an Adult Confirmation preparation program to help those 18 and over prepare to celebrate this sacrament on Pentecost, of any given year, at St. Peter Cathedral in Wilmington. The bishop of our diocese presides at this diocesan Adult Confirmation celebration. An adult in this program is led to greater awareness and practice of worship, involvement in community, ongoing religious education, and opportunities for service. To register for this program, call the Religious Education Office at 368-8976. This program is for adults who were baptized Catholic but have not been confirmed or perhaps haven’t made First Communion (or Reconciliation). Traditionally, the sessions are held monthly on Sunday mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 am.