INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIRMATION

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Confirmation Administrative Coordinator - Kathy Boughner kathyb@stcatherinercc.org

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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 2025-2026 Confirmation Calendar.  Two years of attendance in Confirmation Preparation classes are required for those not attending a Catholic school or Catholic home school program.  Please register using our 2025-2026 Children's Faith Formation Registration Form. Those attending a Catholic school or participating in a 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.​

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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.  The forms are very simple and will not require a great deal of time but do require dedicated effort and thoughtfulness.

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IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

Year 2 Students Only

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Year 2 Confirmation Retreats 9:00am-7:00pm at Camp Gideon (must choose one date) - Saturday, December 13, 2025 or Saturday, January 31, 2026.  Signups for retreats will be emailed at a later date.*

*Students at St. Catherine of Siena School fulfill the retreat requirement through attendance at their school 8th grade retreat.

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Confirmation Rehearsal - Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 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. 

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Confirmation Mass - Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 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.

 

 Confirmation Year 2 Students Handbook

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ASSIGNMENTS

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Forms/assignments are to be completed by Year 2 students only (those receiving Confirmation in Spring 2026) and are required for Confirmation.

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Confirmation Name & Saint Reflection - Student completes this form.

Due by November 1, 2025

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Sponsor Dialogue Questionnaire - Student completes this form after discussing the questions in person or via phone/video chat with their sponsor.

Due by December 1, 2025

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Confirmation Information Form - Parent completes form online (will need information regarding date and church of baptism).

Due by December 1, 2025

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CONFIRMATION MASS INFORMATION

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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.​