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. All candidates and their parents are provided program specifics at a Mandatory Candidate and Parent Meeting held each October. Please note that this meeting is for all  candidates in 6-8th grade, and their parents, regardless of whether they are public school, parochial school, or home school.

2024-2025 Important Confirmation Dates

  • CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING

    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024 - 6:45PM

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

  • CONFIRMATION CANDIDATE AND SPONSOR MEETING

    SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 - 10:00AM

    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 is required to attend with the Candidate.

  • CONFIRMATION PRACTICE

    TENTATIVE

    APRIL 2, 2025 - 6:30PM

    MARSH DRIVE CHURCH

  • CONFIRMATION

    TENTATIVE

    April 3, 2025 - 6:00PM

    MARSH DRIVE CHURCH

Confirmation Retreat

Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time 11:00am - 6:30pm

Parish Activity Center

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

Paperwork

Candidate Information Form

8th Grade

Due 1/15/2025

Sponsor Form

8th Grade

Due 1/15/2025

Saint Name Report

8th Grade

Due 1/15/2025

 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