Confirmation Preparation
Welcome to the Confirmation Program
Preparation for Sacrament of Confirmation
Congratulations on taking the next step in your faith formation! Confirmation is really the fulfillment of the promises your parents made for you at your baptism. Now, you as a teenager, are freely choosing to become a full member of the church.
The goal of the Confirmation Program at Saint Patrick Parish is to help you to identify the gifts you possess and challenge you to put these gifts to use in fulfilling the mission of the Church. The requirements of the Confirmation program will give you a greater understanding of the teachings of the faith, as well as the tools you will need to be able to grow in faith after having received the sacrament of Confirmation. The entire faith community at Saint Patrick’s is eager to welcome you fully into the Body of Christ.
Your Faith Starts in the Home
The Eucharist is central to Catholic life. It is the means by which we nourish our faith and worship God. It is also through hearing the Scriptures read and discussed that we learn more about our faith and about God. The Confirmation preparation program is intended to complement the faith formation that takes place in the candidate’s family home. Therefore, the program assumes that candidates are: 1) attending mass, and 2) exploring and learning about their faith on their own and with their family.
Choosing a Confirmation Name: Adding a New Name or Reaffirming Your Baptismal Name
It is traditional to take a new name at Confirmation signifying your new awareness of how Confirmation will help you live as a disciple of Christ. Candidates often choose the name of a saint for whom they have an affinity. This saint will then act as the person’s patron and guide on his or her faith journey through life.
Although most people choose to take a new name it is not required. Instead, you may want to reaffirm your baptismal name since the sacrament of Confirmation seals and strengthens the faith and grace you received at Baptism.
Required Components of Confirmation Students
1. Sponsor Form
This sponsor form should be printed and completed by the Sponsor. If the sponsor is not a member of St. Patrick Parish, he or she must take this form to the Sponsor’s Parish of registration to be signed and stamped. It is due back to us by 12/15/2024.
2. Information Form (online submission)
Please use this LINK to complete the online Confirmation Information Form.
3. Saint Report (online submission)
Confirmation students: please use this LINK to complete the required Saint Report online.
4. Letter to the Bishop
Click HERE for details on how to write this Letter Requesting Confirmation to the presiding Bishop. This letter must be printed, signed by hand, and then turned in by 1/26/2025.
5. Five hours of Christian Service
