Confirmation Information

Formation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation is a vital part of the life of a Christian, for by Confirmation, Christians are set to receive a spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence and the spirit of wonder and awe in the Lord's presence. It is the third Sacrament of Initiation, so that with reception of Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation, a person comes into full communion with the Body of Christ, His Church. 

Confirmation Preparation is a two-year program that begins when a student enters the 5th grade. The student must be registered in Faith Formation for two years and do confirmation prep in their 2nd year of formation at Holy Spirit. 

Please note that it is required for students to attend each retreat and, if possible, to have parents/guardians and Confirmation sponsors accompany them. If attendance is not possible, contact Kristen Abbananto([email protected]) as soon as possible. 

FAQ

1. Who’s Eligible? 
   • Youth 6th grade and older who have completed one year of faith formation (2023-24) and registered for faith formation (FFF, The Rock or The Well 2024-25).     
2. Registered for The Well 2023-24 but your youth didn’t attend regularly?     
   • Regular attendance in faith formation the year prior to Confirmation is required. Confirmation is not a box to check, but rather, completes one’s initiation into the Catholic church to begin the work of missionary discipleship. Register for and attend 2024-25 faith formation to be eligible for Confirmation prep 2025-26.     
3. Not part of FFF or The Well in 2023-24?    
   • Register for (and attend!) faith formation 2024-25 to be eligible for Confirmation prep next year!     
   • 6th Grade: Family Faith Formation     
   • 7th-8th Grade: The Rock (Sunday Nights)     
   • 9th-12th Grade: The Well (Wednesday Nights)     
4. Recently moved from another parish to Holy Spirit?    
   •  If your youth attended faith formation / religious ed 2023-24, have their former director send a letter to Kristen: Your youth may be eligible for Confirmation Prep 2024-25.     
   • If your youth did not attend any faith formation at your previous parish, see answer to question #3.     
5. Go to a Catholic School?    
   •  If your youth attended 2023-24, have their theology teacher or principle send a letter to Kristen: Your youth may be eligible for Confirmation Prep 2024-25.     
   •  If your youth did not attend 2023-24 but is only now registered for 2024-25, they will be eligible for Confirmation Prep the following year 2025-2026.     
6. Need First Eucharist AND Confirmation?     
   •  Same requirements apply for Confirmation Prep. Additional formation will occur during Confirmation prep year. First Communion will be received at their Confirmation Mass.     
7. Want to join the Catholic Church either through Baptism or a Profession of Faith (for those baptized outside the Catholic church)?    
   • Same requirements apply for Confirmation Prep but the process is slightly different, depending on each circumstance. Email Kristen at [email protected] for further conversation.