Confirmation (High School)

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PROGRAM

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a celebration of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, who is already very present in your lives.Confirmation provides the opportunity to affirm the faith you received at your Baptism.

Why should you consider registering for our Confirmation Preparation Program?
Because...

• Confirmation brings you closer to God 
• It is an time for you to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in abundance
• You will strengthen your faith & help you draw nearer to God's unending love for you
• You can learn more and talk about struggles you have with your faith

St. George's Confirmation Program is a 7-month program (October– April) which includes 8 Small Group Sessions, 2 sessions to be completed with sponsors, a day long Retreat, and Confirmation Mass at the end of our year.

Registration:

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now closed. Please contact Catherine if you missed this, have questions, or otherwise need information about our program for this year.

To learn more about our program, please explore this webpage and/or contact Catherine.

Registration will be through an online registration form. In addition to the registration form, the following are necessary for the Sacrament:

• Completed Sponsor Forms (found on sidebar in the "Complete Program Packet")
• Copy of Baptismal Certificate (if not baptized at St. George)

Diocesan guidelines for Candidates of the Sacrament of Confirmation:

1. Each candidate must have completed three consecutive years of High School Catholic Faith Formationthrough a Catholic High School or a Parish School of Religion Program
2. Confirmation takes place in the 11th grade of high school in this diocese.
3. Confirmation preparation is separate from and in addition to the catechesis offered in Catholic high schools and parish schools of religion
4. Candidates are to be confirmed in their registered Church parish. If you are not a member of St. George you must contact Ms. Catherine and receive the proper permissions. 
5. Candidates must have completed the first two Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism & Eucharist. 

Sponsor Requirements: 
1. At least 16 years of age
2. Registered member of a Catholic Church parish
3. Not the parents, step-parent, or adoptive parent of the candidate
4. Not under any canonical impediment that would prevent serving as sponsor (such as a marriage outside of or otherwise not recognized by the Church)
5. Completed the Sacraments of Initiation [Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation] & fully accepts, believes, and lives out Catholic Church teaching. 

PARENT PARTICIPATION

During this year of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, parents are invited and encouraged to share and support their candidate as they journey on their path to the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Parents can participate as part of our Small Group & Retreat Teams, with varying levels of commitment

Testimonies from Parents who Volunteered Last year: 

"Loved walking this journey with my child and knowing what they were learning. It really helped us to connect." 

"It’s an amazing experience to journey with your teenager. It sparks lots of meaningful conversations."