Confirmation

Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, p.203

Youth Confirmation

Our sacramental preparation program for Confirmation is designed for baptized youth in Grade 7 and up. Classes meet on Sundays from 9:30-10:30 am. Confirmation Class is taught in English. As of now, we are not planning to offer a Spanish Class. The Sacrament of Confirmation (for youth) is ordinarily celebrated and administered by the local Archbishop, according to his schedule, with other young people of the parish and surrounding parishes. Typically, this celebration takes place the 3rd or 4th weekend of October for the parishes of New Albany Deanery.
Confirmation Registration
To be eligible to prepare for Confirmation in 2025, youth must be in Grade 7 or higher and should be actively participating in Youth Ministry. Youth that have not been active in Youth Ministry may be required to complete the Advanced Catechism course prior to enrolling in the Confirmation class. Registration for 2025 Confirmation is now open. The Parent Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 10 at 9:30 am. The first class meeting is Sunday, January 12, 2025. A detailed schedule will be shared with parents and candidates at the Parent Meeting. Youth preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
  • Member of St. Michael or St. Francis Xavier for at least 3 months
  • Regularly attend and participate in Mass (every Sunday or Saturday Vigil)
  • Must be Baptized
  • Must be in Grade 7 or Up
  • Completed Advanced Catechism Course the year prior
  • Able to attend all scheduled Confirmation Classes, Service Days, Confirmation Retreat, Confirmation Rehearsal, & the Deanery Confirmation Celebration (2025 Date: TBD).
REGISTER HERE!
Youth Confirmation Requirements
  • Regularly attend and participate in Mass (every Sunday or Saturday Vigil)
  • Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (as often as needed, and immediately prior to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation)
  • Attend Confirmation Classes
  • Select a Confirmation Sponsor
  • Select a Confirmation Saint
  • Attend a Confirmation Retreat
  • Complete Community Service
  • Write a Letter to Archbishop Thompson
  • Complete all other assignments
Youth Confirmation Sponsors
All Candidates for Confirmation must have a Confirmation Sponsor. Sponsors of Youth Confirmation Candidates must meet the following requirements:
  • Sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church
  • If married, Sponsor must have received the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church
  • Sponsor must be at least 16 years of age
  • Sponsor must have received all Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, & Confirmation
  • Sponsor cannot be the youth's parent
  • Be present at Confirmation Rehearsal & be present at the Deanery Confirmation Celebration
  • Sponsor should assist Confirmation Candidate with Saint selection, pray with/for candidate, and encourage candidate to actively take part in the Confirmation Program
  • Sponsor may be required to attend certain activities with candidate

Adult Confirmation

For Baptized Adults, the Sacrament of Confirmation is ordinarily celebrated and administered by the local Archbishop at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, the mother Church of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, with the celebration taking place in June of each year.
Adults that wish to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, to be Confirmed in June 2025, should complete an Adult Sacrament Registration Form by November 1, 2024. Adults preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation must meet the following requirements:
  • Member of St. Michael or St. Francis Xavier for at least 3 months
  • Regularly attend and participate in Mass (every Sunday or Saturday Vigil)
  • Must be Baptized
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school
  • Able to attend all scheduled Adult Confirmation Classes & the Archdiocese Adult Confirmation Celebration at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis (2025 Date: TBD).
Adult Confirmation Requirements
  • Regularly attend and participate in Mass (every Sunday or Saturday Vigil)
  • Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, as often as needed and immediately prior to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation
  • Attend Adult Confirmation Classes and complete any associated assignments (Classes will begin in January 2025)
  • Select a Confirmation Sponsor
  • Attend a retreat or other adult faith formation activity
Adult Confirmation Sponsors
All Candidates for Confirmation must have a Confirmation Sponsor. Sponsors must meet the following requirements:
  • Sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church
  • If married, Sponsor must have received the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Catholic Church
  • Sponsor must be at least 16 years of age
  • Sponsor must have received all Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, & Confirmation
  • Sponsor must be present at the Archdiocese Confirmation Celebration
  • Sponsor should pray with/for candidate and encourage candidate to actively take part in the Confirmation process
For more information, please contact: Jessica Sarver Coordinator of Communications & Parish Ministries Communications@NorthClarkCountyCatholic.org