current candidates
2026 Preparation Dashboard
(Fall 2024 New Candidates)
Candidates in the 2026 group are beginning preparation this school year (2024-2025) and will be confirmed in January 2026.
Announcements & Reminders:
We have been experiencing significant challenges with sending group emails to Confirmation families. Please check this page for any information you may need. Copies of emails sent to your child’s preparation group will be added to the “Recent Communication” section below for you reference, going forward.
Saint and Sponsor Form - Due March 1
Your child should begin discerning two key sources of spiritual support: their Confirmation Saint, and their Confirmation Sponsor. These selections need to be submitted to us via the Saint and Sponsor Form by March 1.
Don’t forget to utilize the Preparation Timeline for your child’s preparation group to keep track of what is coming up for them to be doing.
The 2026 Preparation Timeline is available under Forms and Resources.
Preparation Timeline:
Your child should be participating in their Discipleship Commitment on a regular basis. This is their source of on-going spiritual formation throughout Confirmation preparation which you selected during registration:
-Young Church (Sundays 6-8 PM): View the current schedule of nights here: Young Church Schedule
-School Discipleship (St. Patrick School): BeLove and Forged are running this on Thursdays every week during 7th/8th grade religion class periods.
-Sponsor Study: If you selected this option for your child’s Discipleship Commitment, they should be meeting with their sponsor at self-determined intervals to complete the provide formation materials together.
-Other/Hybrid as arranged with Marissa.
Discipleship Commitment:
Recent Communication
Can’t find an email? Worried that you missed one? Copies of any recent emails to the families of our 2026 Confirmation candidates can be found here:
Upcoming Key Dates:
Please check the Forms and Resources Section (below) for any instructions or forms necessary to complete these requirements.
March 1- Saint and Sponsor Form due
Please refer to the “How to Choose Your Saint and Sponsor” document for instructions. The instructions, as well as the The Saint and Sponsor Form to be completed, are available under the Forms and Resources section.
April 1- Discipleship Reflection #2 due
This survey-format reflection form will be made available on March 1 so that candidates can complete it at any point during the month of March.
May 1- Sponsor and Candidate Baptismal records due
We need to have Baptismal records for every candidate and their selected Sponsor on file.
Past Key Dates:
Nov. 9-10, 2024 - Fall 2024 Confirmation Retreat
October 31, 2024 - Discipleship Reflection #1 due
If you missed a due date, please proceed by having your child complete the missed item as soon as possible, and then continue on to the next requirment. Forms, instructions, and other information about completing requirements can always be found under the Forms and Resources section. If you’re concerned that your child has fallen behind in their preparation, please feel free to schedule a phone call with me so that we can work together to get them caught up!
