Parent Information for Confirmation

Parents are the first and primary teachers of the faith and are vital role models of our faith.  Parents are encouraged to be strong leaders by continuing to learn, grow, and be active in their own faith.  Our faith formation staff stands ready to support parents with whatever material (or answers to those tough questions) needed.

During the preparation process we are asking teens to make a journey of discovery.  A journey to discover the faith of our ancestors, the truth of God’s Word, and the reality of our faith lived out daily. We hope candidates will discover their own purpose and respond to God’s outpouring of love and the gifts of the Holy Spirit that are received in the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

Parents of Confirmation Candidates are asked to support them by demonstrating the following:

• Make time to pray for your son/daughter each day.
• Attend and participate fully in weekly Mass with your children.
• Help monitor your son/daughter’s progress toward completion of the Confirmation preparation commitments.
  • Provide a copy of the your son/daughter’s Baptismal Certificate (if he/she was not baptized in one of the parishes of our Area Faith Community). Send a digital copy by clicking here.
  • Help your son/daughter choose a sponsor (click here for more information).
  • Help your son/daughter research a Saint/choose a Confirmation name (click here for more information).
• Attend all parent meetings and Parent and Youth Sessions
• Model Christian charity (love) and discipleship.