Sacrament of Confirmation

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. 

 

8th Grade

Confirmation preparation begins in 8th grade with either an 8th grade Faith Formation Program (Family or Traditional) or ACA Religion Class. Those preparing to receive the Sacrament must attend one Formation Event on October 18 as well as three EDGE Middle School events.

All 8th grade students, whether in a Faith Formation Program or Catholic school must attend these sessions.

**8th grade does not need to register for Confirmation. Registration is only for 9th grade.

9th Grade

We are excited to welcome families to Confirmation preparation! Our program helps teens grow in their relationship with Christ, prepare to receive the Holy Spirit in Confirmation and live as disciples who share Christ with the world.

Confirmation preparation is family-centered. One parent is required to attend all monthly sessions with the candidates. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins when parents and their youth have discerned an openness to live for Jesus Christ in the world and a commitment to the preparation process, including regular Mass attendance, attendance at monthly formation sessions, active participation and a sincere desire to grow in faith.

9th grade Confirmation Preparation consists of eight monthly sessions on Sunday evening from 7:15pm-8:30pm and a one day retreat at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center in Winter Park. During the online registration process you will select one of the following dates for the retreat: December 13, 2026 or January 23, 2027. The Bishop has scheduled the date of Monday, April 26, 2027 for the Annunciation parish celebration of Confirmation.

9th Grade Confirmation Catechesis

All Sessions 7:15pm – 8:30pm in the Church

Date

Theme

Sunday, September 13

Baptismal Identity

Sunday, October 4

Who is the Holy Spirit

Sunday, November 1

Acts of the Apostles: The Kingdom Spreads

Sunday, December 6

The Abundant Life of Prayer

Sunday, December 13

Retreat Option 1

Sunday, January 10

The Incarnation

Saturday, January 23

Retreat Option 2

Sunday, February 7

Catholic Social Teaching
The Lived Faith Experience

Sunday, March 7

The Paschal Mystery

Sunday, April 11

Go Forth

April 26

Confirmation

   

 

Get In Touch

Do you have questions? We look forward to speaking with you. Use the email or phone numbers listed below.  Thank you!

Michele McCullough

Michele McCullough

Faith Formation Assistant

407-869-9472    Email