Confirmation

* If you are an adult who was baptized Catholic and was not confirmed, contact Jessica Myran.

The sacrament of Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Initiation and completes the grace of Baptism by sealing us with the Holy Spirit and strengthening us with His gifts. Through Confirmation, we are more closely united with Christ, bound more firmly to the Church, and equipped to actively participate in her mission, spreading the Good News in word and deed.

Confirmation preparation takes place over one year prior to receiving the sacrament and typically takes place during 8th grade, although all baptized youth in 8th grade through age 17 are invited to discern their readiness for the sacrament through this preparation process. St. Mary’s utilizes a small group model with content from from Alpha Youth and YDisciple to answer the big questions about the Catholic faith, invite young people enter into an actual encounter with the living person of the Holy Spirit, and equip them to live out the call to discipleship we received in Baptism that is strengthened in Confirmation.

Sessions take place on Sunday nights from late September through mid-April from 6:30-8:00 PM with an optional social/open gym time starting at 6:00 PM. Candidates will also be expected to attend an overnight retreat and participate in other preparation outside of these sessions with their parents and sponsors.