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 guide students who already understand the basics of their faith toward a deeper understanding of what it means to live as a young Catholic and to help them develop a meaningful relationship with Christ. 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:
- attending Mass
- exploring and learning about their faith on their own and with their family
Required Components of Confirmation Students
1. Sponsor Form
This sponsor form should be printed and completed by the Sponsor. A sponsor may NOT be your parent or stepparent/guardian and must be at least 16 years old and a Confirmed, practicing Catholic in good standing and eligible to receive Communion. Sponsor Forms must be returned to the office by October 25, 2026.
2. Information Form (online submission)
Please use this LINK to complete the online Confirmation Information Form by January 24, 2027.
3. Saint Report (online submission)
Confirmation 1 and 2 Candidates will complete a Saint Report on a saint with whom they feel a special connection. This is a paper form which will be distributed at class to be returned by October 25, 2026 or may be accessed by clicking either Confirmation 1 Saint Report or Confirmation 2 Saint Report.
4. Letter Requesting Confirmation
Click HERE for details on how to write this Letter Requesting Confirmation. This letter must be printed, signed by hand, and then turned in to the office by 1/24/2027.
