St. Vincent Pallotti

Confirmation Program

Confirmation Program: Grades 11th - 12th

Confirmation is a community's sacramental celebration of an individual's mature and personal affirmation of the gift of faith, which seals the work of the Spirit begun in baptism.

Immediate Preparation for Candidacy for Confirmation

The immediate preparation prior to candidacy for Confirmation is viewed in terms of formation.  You must have successfully participated in the parish 9th and 10th grade Faith Formation program, or for catholic high school teens, completion of your religion/theology classes.  If you have NOT participated in one of these areas and would like to seek Confirmation you need to contact the Pastoral Associate.

 Final Formal Preparation Requirements

 A specific program is conducted in the parish for all those wishing to be candidates for Confirmation.  This program is conducted annually and a candidate must comply with the following in order to be a candidate for Confirmation:

  • Each candidate must have been previously baptized and have received the sacrament of 1st Eucharist in the Catholic Church.
  • Each candidate must be at least 16 years of age by the time of celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation.
  • An individual willingness of each candidate to participate in the program.
  • Each candidate must participate in ALL of the sessions.  If a session is missed due to an unforeseeable circumstance, the session must be made-up.  The candidate must schedule the make-up by contacting the Pastoral Associate no later than one week following the missed session.  Candidates will not be allowed to have more than two make-up sessions. 
  • Each candidate will be expected to accomplish SERVICE in TWO areas:
    • Within the parish
    • Within the community at large
  • Each candidate will be interview by the pastor.
  • Archdiocesan guidelines for Confirmation require that the candidates participate in a retreat.  This retreat is seen as a integral part of the candidate's preparation.  It is expected that all candidates for Confirmation will attend the St. Vincent Pallotti Retreat.
  • Each candidate will write a letter to the Archbishop/Bishop, dependent on who is confirming, stating his or her intention to be confirmed.
  • Each candidate is expected to fully and willingly participate in the sacramental life of the parish.
  • The family of the candidate must be registered members of St. Vincent Pallotti Parish.

Any questions, please contact the Pastoral Associate at 414-453-5344 ext. 116.