All 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade students, whether in public, Catholic or Parochial school, are asked to register for Confirmation if they wish to make their Confirmation . Registration must include the candidates baptismal certificate. If you are not a registered parishioner of St. Mary Parish you will need a letter of consent from your home parish.
Registration is $60.00 per canditate and includes the Confirmation robe.
The Confirmation program consists of 11 special sessions that take place between August to January on Sunday evenings from 6 PM to 7:15 PM in Founders Hall. Since our schedule is very condensed, our expectations are that you would make this a top priority in your schedule.One one absence will be allowed for the entire program.
Confirmation Mass will be announced at a later date. Due to the large amount of candidates being confirmed, there will be two Masses scheduled.
Sponsors are expected to attend the Orientation held at the beginning and the Retreat that is held at the end. Sponsors must besuitable for this role and have the intention of fulfilling it. Sponsor must be present for the orienation, practice and Mass. A minimum of 16 year olds Confirmed practicing Catholic Not a parent of the confirmand Attending Mass a on regular basis If married, must be in a valid marriage recognized by the church
Requirements: All candidates are required to attend all sessions, a half day retreat, confession and additional prayer, adoration and journaling provided by the confirmation coordinator. All candidates are interviewed at least once before their Confirmation to determine willingness and readiness to make Confirmation.