When does enrollment begin?

Enrollment for Adult Confirmation generally begins in the spring  time in any given year, after Easter and ends by early August. Sessions or classes generally begin in or around the beginning of September of the same year.

What days are the classes?

The Classes occur on Sunday's mid morning (after the 9am Mass) or on Monday Evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

What do I need for enrollment?

Besides the fee, you will need:

• Birth certificate

• Baptismal certificate

• First Holy Communion Certificate (If you have already made your first Holy Communion).

• If married in the Church then a copy of the marriage certificate will be needed.

• If married outside the church then documentation from the priest for con-validation must be presented.

I am getting Married in the Church and have missed the enrollment period. What do I do?

Bring a referral from the pastor or priest who will be presiding at your matrimonial service.

You will be enrolled in a class for Confirmation. 

Besides the fee, you will need:

• Birth certificate

• Baptismal certificate

• First Holy Communion Certificate (If you have already made your first Holy Communion).

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Do I need to go to confession before going to Confirmation class?

A good question! It is not a bad idea. If you have found that you have been away from the sacrament of reconciliation, then go to your instructor and ask for a guide to this sacrament. There is one online, just click here!

You will be encouraged to go to confession during your formation. and will be encouraged to go before you make the actual sacrament of Confirmation.

When does the Sacrament of Confirmation occur?

This depends on the program you are in. Typically all events for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation & First Holy Communion) begin at Easter and subsequent sacraments are scheduled across the next 60 days and go until shortly after the Feast of Pentecost. 

All dates for Confirmations occurring within the Dioceses are approved, cleared and then scheduled by the dioceses. All this is based on availability and the venues. Once the dates are scheduled then the Parish is notified.  The scheduled date usually is not known until sometime after the end of January of the new year.

Once the Parish is notified then the dates will be given to the candidates.

Do I need a Godparent/Sponsor? 

Yes!  You will need a (1) sponsor/godparent from the beginning of your class. This must be a person who is a practice Catholic in good standing. This also means that if married they must be married in the Church.  You will need only 1 Godparent/Sponsor.

If you have any questions regarding this, bring it to your Catechists' attention.

Do I need a Bible? 

If you have one then bring it. Otherwise one will be provided along with other materials for instruction.

What if after committing my work schedule changes and I can no longer attend?

Before this occurs let your Catechist know. You may also bring it to the attention of the Coordinator for Religious Education. Working with the religious education department allows for you to consider some options. Don't just stop showing up. Any candidate that becomes disconnected (incommunicado) from thr program due to lack of attendance will be dropped!!!  Speak with your catechist or someone in Religioaus Education ASAP!