In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Holy Spirit strengthens the grace we received at Baptism and deepens our relationship with Christ. Through this sacrament, we are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, strengthened in faith, and called to participate more fully in the life and mission of the Church.
Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Christian Initiation, and it is not a graduation or a final step in faith formation. Rather, it is the beginning of a lifelong journey of growing closer to Jesus and sharing His love with the world.
Our Confirmation program
We are dedicated to helping your son or daughter grow in their relationship with Jesus and love for His Church as they prepare for this holy Sacrament. Through the Confirmation process, we:
Teach youth about Christ, His Church, and His Sacraments
Lead them to encounter Christ through worship and the Sacraments
Challenge them to discover their God-given gifts and vocations
Give them tools to deepen their life of prayer
Introduce a vision for a full life in Christ
Form them into a community of disciples prepared for Jesus’ mission
Who can begin
Candidates must be in ninth grade or older; have received First Communion and Reconciliation; have completed ASCEND (the first year of Confirmation preparation at St. Therese) or its equivalent, including attendance at a Catholic school; and be regularly practicing the Catholic faith, including weekend Mass attendance.
What preparation includes
Weekly Sunday Mass, daily prayer, and regular reading of Scripture
EMBARK. Wednesday night high school Faith Formation gatherings
Monthly Sunday Confirmation sessions for candidates and their sponsors, with lunch
Home study from the YouCat Confirmation book, with discussion and reflection
An overnight retreat with the Confirmation class
Two brief interviews. A mid-year check-in and a final interview
A letter to Fr. Andrie formally requesting the Sacrament
Current session dates, the retreat weekend, and the Confirmation ceremony date are published with each year’s registration; see our Faith Formation page for this year’s information and the registration link.
Confirmation preparation takes place through our Faith Formation program. Visit our Confirmation Faith Formation page to learn more.
Adults seeking Confirmation
Were you baptized Catholic but never confirmed? You are not alone, and it is never too late. Please visit our OCIA page for more information, or email ocia@st-therese.org and we will find the right path for you.
Who to contact
To begin Confirmation preparation, reach out directly.
Youth Confirmation
Adult Confirmation
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Sacramental Record Request