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Adult Confirmation
About Adult Confirmation Click for more/less details
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Adult Confirmation classes are intended for those individuals over seventeen (17) who have a need to complete the Sacrament of Confirmation. The class is also for those who wish to complete Confirmation as their remaining sacraments of initiation in order to be married in the church. Baptized adults needing first Holy Communion and Confirmation may find themselves in this class or in OCIA.
The commitment for the program invloves attending the weekly sessions, retreat events and Holy Mass. The process is about 9 - 10 months. it ususually begins in September and is completed by June of the following year.
This program seeks to involve the candidates in an encounter with Christ through the liturgy, the teachings of the church and what God says through the scripture.
For more details goto Adult Confirmation Program Details.
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the 2026 Applications for Saints names and Godparent detgails have been released and are due back to your instructors by March 4th, 2026.
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Enrollment
Enrollment ussually begins right after Easter or at least the forms are available. review the form and consider what documents you may need for completing your enrollment.
For Enrollment you will need:
Enrollment form signed and dated.
The agreement affidavit signed and dated.
The fee is due paid in full at time of enrollment.
Birth certificate
Baptismal certificate
First Holy Communion Certificate (If you have already made your first Holy Communion).
Additional certificates may be required
Certificates for your sponsors sacraments are required as well
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions:
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When does enrollment begin?
Enrollment for Adult Confirmation genrally begins in the spring time in any given year, after Easter. Sessions or classes generally begin in or around the beginning of September of the same year.
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).
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).
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 Confirmations occuring within the Dioceses afe approved, cleared and then scheduled by the dioceses. All this is based on availability and the venues. Once the dates are shceduled then the Parish is notified. The scheduld date ussually is not kown util 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 regading this, bring it to your Catechists's attention.
Do I need a Bible?
If you have one then bring it. Otherwise one will be provided along with other materials for instruction.
Materials
The Bible is unique. It is the written revelation coming from God as it was given to human authors who were inspired by the Holy Spirit.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) is also used.
Optional Materials
The book, The Christian Life, is a simplified Adult Catechism aimed at helping Adults prepare to embrace the Christian faith in the Catholic Church. It begins by tracing the history of salvation wrought by Jesus Christ and the life he gives believers. The author believes that very few know what the Christian Life is all about. Who is to blame for this disconnect? The author discusses how the true concept of Christianity has been misunderstood. There are some misconceptions by which the term "Christian" is used today that are not at all consistent with what it means to be Christlike.
"Because Jesus is the revelation of God, when we fall in love with him, we can know God through him. For this reason, the New Testament can describe Christ as the "Author and finisher of our faith" {Hebrews 12:1}. All faith comes from and tends to him."
The Christian life; Fr. Cletus Imo Page 54
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