The Sacrament of Confirmation
Welcome to Confirmation Preparation
Coordinator of Confirmation - Stephanie Quinlan squinlan@stcatherinercc.org
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION CLASSES
Confirmation Preparation is a two-year programming typically beginning in 7th grade, culminating in the reception of Confirmation at the end of the 8th grade. Classes are held on Sundays and Wednesdays with additional Saturday retreats in the second year. Click here to see our 2026-2027 Confirmation Calendar. Please register using our 2026-2027 Children's Faith Formation Registration Form.
Those attending a Catholic school or participating in an accredited Catholic home school program should refer to their specific requirements and should use their separate registration forms. Children who have not yet received baptism and/or First Reconciliation and First Communion may not register for Confirmation Preparation. Rather, they should register for Families of Faith.
At Saint Catherine of Siena, in accordance with the Archdiocese of Atlanta, we require our students to attend at least 80% of classes in order to be properly prepared to receive the sacrament of Confirmation and be rooted in their Catholic faith. All the activities for the students, both the forms and classes, are designed to enhance their faith formation and prepare them for the sacrament.
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
Year 2 Students Only
Year 2 Confirmation Retreats TBD (must choose one date) - Dates/times TBD. Signups for retreats will be emailed at a later date.*
*All Confirmation students in Year 2 are required to attend a one day Confirmation retreat.
Confirmation Rehearsal - Thursday, TBD | 5:00pm or 6:30pm - (those attending the 10:30am Confirmation Mass will attend the 5:00pm rehearsal; those attending the 1:30pm Confirmation Mass will attend the 6:30pm rehearsal). All confirmandi need to have either their sponsor or a parent present with them for the rehearsal.
Confirmation Mass - Saturday, TBD | 10:30am or 1:30pm - (St. Catherine of Siena School, Catholic homeschool students, and those participating in Wednesday Confirmation classes will attend the 10:30am Confirmation Mass; those participating in Sunday Confirmation classes will attend the 1:30pm Confirmation Mass). Confirmandi and sponsors should arrive an hour and a half before the Mass.
ASSIGNMENTS
Forms/assignments are to be completed by Year 2 students only (those receiving Confirmation in Spring 2026) and are required for Confirmation.
Confirmation Name & Saint Reflection - Student completes this form.
Due by TBD
Sponsor Dialogue Questionnaire - Student completes this form after discussing the questions in person or via phone/video chat with their sponsor.
Due by TBD
CONFIRMATION MASS INFORMATION
Photography - Arrangements for professional photography are still being worked out. Please look for an email in the future about this.
Clothing - As you determine your clothes for this special day, please refer to these notes:
---Ladies are asked to dress in modest semi-formal clothing – Skirt and blouse or dress or nice pants suit and dress shoes. Dresses and skirts should be no shorter than above the knee, shoulders covered and the top must be modest regarding tightness and cut; no open backs, see through shirts or low-cut necklines (wear a shawl or sweater if needed); flat or low-heel comfortable shoes- no flip flops or backless shoes should be worn since students will need to be able to walk up to meet the Bishop with ease.
---Men are asked to wear slacks or dress pants, a tucked in button down long sleeve shirt (with or without a blazer) or a suit, and dress shoes. No tennis/jogging shoes or jeans. Ties and jackets are encouraged, but optional.
---All students - Hair should be off the forehead so that the Bishop can anoint you.
---Sponsors should also dress with formality and modesty according to the dignity of this liturgical celebration.