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Confirmation


confirmation

Preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation occurs along-side ongoing faith formation (religious education) based on grade level of your child. This sacramental preparation is SUPPLEMENTAL to the regular faith formation. As the parent along with your youth will discern their readiness to begin the preparation by considering the following: 

  1. Has s/he received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist?
  2. Is s/he at least 15 years old and in the 10th grade of High School during 2025-26 academic year?
  3. Is there interest in receiving the sacrament?
  4. Does s/he have a basic knowledge of the Catholic faith?
  5. Does s/he have the desire for ongoing conversion and deepening relationship with Jesus Christ?
  6. Does s/he participate regularly in the sacramental life of the church including regular mass attendance and reception of the Holy Eucharist?
  7. Is s/he prepared to commit to the requirements, listed below, to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?

For selection of sponsors and to download the Sponsor Attestation form that needs to be completed please visit the Diocese of Richmond: CLICK HERE. 

CLICK HERE for the Confirmation and High School Faith Formation class schedule.

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION 2025-26 DATES - All classes are on Tuesdays in the Worship Space, 6:30-8:30 pm

September 9 October 14     November 11   

Retreat November 15, 9 am- 7 pm

St. Michael's Lake House, Glen Allen

December 9   January 13 February 10 March 10
April 14

Confirmation Mass is TBD, by the Diocese

May 12 Mystagogy  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION DATES - All classes are on Sundays in the church, 1:00-3:00 pm

September14 October 12 November 9 December 14 January 11
February 8 March 8 April 12