Young people in 10th grade or older are invited to formally commit to a deeper understanding and involvement in their Catholic Faith. Candidates must have participated in a faith formation program or a Catholic high school in previous years. Beginning in the Fall of their 10th grade year, students will begin a two year preparation program culminating with the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation in May of their 11th grade year. All will actively participate in Small Group Formation classes.
Confirmation preparation offers Candidates large group events, ritual and prayer experiences, and a retreat. This journey is shared with a sponsor chosen by the candidate.
Our Confirmation Mass will be celebrated on Our Confirmation Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield.
CONFIRMATION 2025-2026: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PDF
SUGGESTIONS FOR SERVICE AND SPIRITUAL HOURS
SERVICE/SPIRITUAL HOURS COMPLETION FORM
LETTER TO THE BISHOP - CRITERIA
CONFIRMATION SPONSOR'S HANDBOOK
Confirmation Calendar 2025 – 2026
AFC Sunday Evening Confirmation Sessions (6:30 – 8:00 PM)
(For 2nd year Confirmation candidates and their sponsors)
October 5 * November 2 * December 7 * January 4 * February 1 * March 1 * April 18
(The April 18th session will consist of the Confirmation Mass rehearsal.)
St. Philip Wednesday Evening Confirmation Sessions (6:30 – 7:30 PM)
(For both 1st year and 2nd year Confirmation candidates)
September 10, 17, 24 * October 1, 8, 22, 29 * November 5, 12, 19 * December 3, 10, 17
January 7, 14, 21 * February 4, 11, 18, 25 * March 4, 11, 18, 25 * April 8, 15, 22, 29
The Churches of St. John’s and Our Lady have their own Wed. evening schedules. Please consult the Shepherd of Souls website calendar or contact Dcn. John Hansen or Deb McCann for St. John’s and Our Lady schedules, respectively. St. Philip’s 11th grade classes end after the April 15 session.
Confirmation Commitment Sunday
(For 2nd year Confirmation candidates)
Sunday, October 12 – refer to AFC Sunday Mass schedules.
Confirmation Retreat
Held at Our Lady Parish Center
(For 1st year Confirmation candidates)
February 9, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Confirmation Liturgy
Held at St. Philip’s
Sunday, April 19, at 2:00 PM*
*This date is subject to change. Families will be alerted to any rescheduling.
Congratulations to our 2025 Confirmands!
