The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments where we receive a special outpouring of God’s life into our souls. Along with Baptism and Eucharist, it is one of the three sacraments of initiation. In Confirmation, we receive a sealing of the gift of divine life received in Baptism and a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. After receiving Confirmation, we are strengthened with an outpouring of God’s love that helps us follow Him every day and be a witness of His love to those around us.
What are the components of Youth Confirmation preparation?
- Attend weekly Mass and Holy Days of Obligation
- Confirmation Preparation Orientation meeting (Parent and Teen)
- Confirmation Preparation Sessions
- Confirmation Retreat
- Confirmation Rehearsal and Liturgy
- Concurrent enrollment in LifeTeen/High School youth ministry
Please Note: St. Nicholas teens interested in Confirmation Preparation, regardless of which High School they attend (public, private, homeschool or CHS) should register at St. Nicholas.
For more information or to ask questions about the Sacrament of Confirmation, please feel free to reach out to us.
Youth Confirmation Registration
Registration is open for 2022-2023.
Family MUST be registered in the Parish before enrolling in our Confirmation Preparation Program. Parish Registration forms can be found here.
What forms need to be turned in?
- Parish Registration Form (if not already registered)
- LifeTeen & Confirmation Registration (online: Click Here)
- Parental/Guardian Consent Form and Liability Waiver
- Baptismal Record with First Communion notations (if teen has not received Baptism or First Communion at St. Nicholas)
- Sponsor Attestation Form (Click Here)
Canonical Requirements of being a sponsor:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be a fully initiated Catholic and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.
- Must practice the faith (go to Mass every Sunday, receive Reconciliation at least once per year, pray daily etc.)
- Must be married in the Catholic Church OR single and living a chaste life.
Expectations of the Sponsor:
- submit the Confirmation Sponsor Attestation Form (responsibility of the sponsor to complete)
- to attend the Confirmation rehearsal and Confirmation liturgy (dates to be decided)
- to live a strong example of the faith for their candidate