Confirmation

 The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation. Confirmed individuals are not "graduating" from religious education. As fully initiated members of the Church, they are expected to continue to deepen their relationship with Christ, to continue to serve His Church, and to lead others to Jesus Christ by their words and the way they live their lives. An excellent way to continue living this life in Christ is by participating in the high school Life Teen Ministry.

 Diocesan policy requires that teens be in at least eighth grade and have two years of immediate preparation in the faith. Students who choose to be candidates for Confirmation must attend the Faith Formation program, be enrolled at Saint Patrick School, or be home-schooled for their academic education.

 All candidates are required to submit necessary paperwork and are expected to attend the eighth grade Confirmation Retreat. Parents are provided program specifics at a Mandatory Parent Meeting held each September/October. Please note that this meeting is for all 8th grade parents, regardless of whether they are public school, parochial school, or home school.

2026-2027 Important Confirmation Dates

  • CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING

    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - 6:45 PM PAC GYM

    For all parents of Faith Formation, Saint Patrick School, or Home School Confirmation Candidates in grades 7-8.

  • CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE AND SPONSOR MEETING

    SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2027 - 10 AM Warrell Social Hall

    For all Faith Formation, Saint Patrick School, or Home School Confirmation Candidates in grade 8, their sponsor. If a Candidate’s Sponsor is unable to attend, a parent must accompany the Candidate.

  • CONFIRMATION PRACTICE

    TBD

  • CONFIRMATION

    TBD

Confirmation Retreat

Saturday, november 21, 2026 Time 11 am - 6:30 pm

Parish Activity Center

For all Saint Patrick School, Faith Formation, and Home School 8th-grade Confirmation Candidates

Paperwork

Sponsor Form

8th Grade

Due 1/13/2027

Saint Name Report

8th Grade

Due 1/13/2027

 Please note the following concerning proper attire for the Confirmation Mass:

 Ladies

·         Dresses or pants - No low-cut necklines, spaghetti straps or strapless

·         Dresses must be knee-length or longer

·         No high heels preferred; No hats, make-up or flowers

·         Hair should be off the forehead (If not, please push your hair back during the anointing with oil)

 Gentlemen

·         Jackets are optional

·         Dress shirts are required, ties are preferred

·         Dress pants with a belt - No jeans

·         Waistbands / belts must be worn at the waist

·         Comfortable shoes and socks - No sneakers

·         Hair should be off the forehead (If not, please push your hair back during the anointing with oil)

Faith Formation Office

faithformation@saintpatrickchurch.org

(717) 243-4411 x300

Stephanie Conrad - Director of Religious Education