Confirmation Preparation

Helping Our Youth Prepare for the Gift of the Holy Spirit

"And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." — Acts 2:38

At St. Francis Parish, we joyfully accompany our young people as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation—the sacred outpouring of the Holy Spirit first given at Pentecost. Rooted in Scripture and guided by the teachings of the Church, this time of preparation invites our youth to deepen their relationship with Christ, grow in faith, and become courageous witnesses of the Gospel in today’s world.

The sacrament of Confirmation is received in the 8th grade with preparation beginning in January of the 7th grade. Please be assured that all the following expectations listed below are discussed and spread out over 15 months of preparation. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help your child succeed in their Faith!

Candidates preparing for 2027 & grade 7, please download information from the Feb 22 meeting here.

For candidates already preparing for Confirmation for Spring 2026, all candidates (grade 8 and older) are expected to:

1. Youth receive the Confirmation preparation red binder, red candidate/sponsor book, and 2025-2026 calendar. If you have not already done so, please submit the Candidate Registration Form 2025-26. (both school & RE students)
   
2. If your youth does NOT attend SFA school, and you have not already done so, please Register and attend religious education classes. The registration for 2025-26 classes is found online here .  (Students enrolled in St. Francis School receive religious education instruction during the school day and do not need to re-register for classes).
3. Commit oneself to consistent personal prayer.
4. Maintain an open and honest relationship with one’s sponsor or mentor. Work on the Red Book and accompanying material (see your binder) with your sponsor. Please indicate your chosen sponsor on the Confirmation Registration Form. Choosing a sponsor? See the information on the role of the sponsor.  Once your sponsor is chosen, please have the sponsor fill out and complete the letter of good standing found here.
5. Attend Mass regularly on Sundays. Fill out and submit the monthly online Sunday Mass Reflection Forms
6. Complete all entries in the sponsor and candidate books.
7. Participate in the scheduled retreat or contact us for an alternate retreat.
8. Willingly engage in 30 hours of community service, filling out and submitting the hours within your created account.
   If you prefer to download a paper form, please find one here.
9. Prepare an oral report about the Saint/holy person chosen for one’s Confirmation and complete the Name Form. See choosing a name or Choosing a Saint for information. When you have chosen your name, please fill out and submit the Saint Name Form
10. The best spiritual way to prepare for Confirmation is to celebrate the Sacrament of Confession (Reconciliation).
11. Complete a Confirmation interview (sponsor does not need to be present). For youth in grade 8 or HS preparing for May 2026. Interviews are Sun, April 19 (2pm-4pm) and Tues, April 21 (6pm-8pm). Sign up for youth interview here.
12. Mass with the Celebration of Confirmation, Saturday, May 16 at 4pm ( arrival by 3:15pm)
    Rehearsal is Wed, May 13 at 6:30pm in church.

If your child has missed some or all grades, there is a place for your child to begin sacramental preparation. For more information regarding your older child please contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or (734) 821-2130.

For adults interested in Confirmation, please contact Kelly Hernandez in the the Adult Faith Formation Office at khernandez@stfrancisa2.org.