Confirmation (High School)
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Confirmation:
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 is the perfection of baptismal grace within us.
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
Click button below to learn about how St. George's Confirmation Preparation Program is changing in light of the Bishop's directive to lower the age of Confirmation.
REGISTRATION FORM WILL CLOSE AT 5pm ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11THConfirmation Retreat Registration
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Registration:
Registration for the 2025-2026 Confirmation Preparation Program Sessions will open on June 2nd, 2025. Registration is first come, first serve, and will be open to all 10th & 11th grade students in St. George Parish. For 2025-2026 we will have two sessions of preparation, one that begins on August 24th ["Fall Session"], confirming on January 5th, and one that begins on December 14th ["Spring Session"], confirming on April 27th.
Full schedules will be out prior to registration opening, along with complete program details. Both Fall and Spring Sessions will have the same number of classes, sponsor & parents meetings, and retreats offered.
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]
- Date of Baptism if Baptized at St. George. If date is unknown, please use the St. George Baptismal Certificate Request link.
Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis there will be no holding of spots. If the session you wanted is full when you try to register, please register for a different slot and indicate on the form that you would like to be on the waitlist for your preferred session. There is no guarantee of anyone on a waitlist being able to be added to their preferred session. -
Diocesan guidelines for Candidates of the Sacrament of Confirmation:
- Confirmation preparation is separate from and in addition to the catechesis offered in Catholic high schools and parish schools of religion. [if you have not been enrolled in our PSR program and do not attend a Catholic High School, please contact Mrs. Catherine about your religious education background.]
- 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 from both your parish and St. George.
- Candidates must have completed the first two Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism & Eucharist. [and must provide record of baptism & date of first communion]
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.
[Sponsor must also be capable of completing all tasks asked of them as part of the Confirmation Preparation Program - see 'Sponsor Packet' link for more information] -
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:
"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."
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Contact
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Youth Minister & Confirmation Director
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Registration
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Program Information
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Program-related links
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adult confirmation
If you are an adult (18 or older) and have never been confirmed, it is never too late. Contact Karen Fawley if you are interested in being part of this adult learning group so you can begin your confirmation journey.
Contact Karen Fawley
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