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 February 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 Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Church of St. Philip.
CONFIRMATION 2022-2023: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PDF
SUGGESTIONS FOR SERVICE PROJECTS
SERVICE PROJECT COMPLETION FORM
LETTER TO THE BISHOP - CRITERIA
CONFIRMATION SPONSOR'S HANDBOOK
Confirmation Calendar 2022 – 2023
AFC Sunday Evening Confirmation Sessions (6:30 – 8:00 PM)
(For 2nd year Confirmation candidates and their sponsors)
October 2 * November 13 * December 4 * January 8 * February 5
(The Feb. 5th Class will be held 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM in lieu of the normal evening time. It will also include 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 14, 21, 28 * October 5, 12, 26 * November 3, 9, 16, 30 * December 7, 14
January 4, 11, 18 * February 1, 8, 15, 22 * March 1, 8, 15, 22 * April 12, 19, 26
(The Churches of St. John's and Our Lady have their own Wed. evening schedules.)
(2nd year St. Philip Confirmation candidates conclude with the Feb. 8th session)
Confirmation Commitment Sunday
(For 2nd year Confirmation candidates)
Sunday, October 16 - refer to AFC Sunday Mass Schedules. St. Philip's Mass at 10:30 AM
Confirmation Retreat
(For 1st year Confirmation candidates)
February 8, 2023 4:00-9:00 PM at Our Lady Parish Center
Confirmation Mass Rehearsal
Held at St. Philip
Sunday, February 5 at 11:45 AM
Confirmation Liturgy
Held at St. Philip
Saturday, February 11, at 6:00 PM
Congratulations to our 2022 Confirmands
