Confirmation
"Confirmation unites us more firmly to Christ, increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us, and renders our bond with the Church more perfect."— CCC 1303
"Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the 'sacraments of Christian initiation,' whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. By the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
What is Confirmation?
Is Your Teen Ready?
Confirmation at Holy Spirit Catholic Church is offered to high school teens who meet the following requirements:
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Have received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion
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Have participated in Faith Formation classes
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Are actively participating in Life Teen — Sundays 6:00–8:00 PM
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Are committed to attending all required Confirmation classes and the retreat.
Note: Teens who have not received Baptism or First Communion, or who have not participated in Faith Formation for two or more years, will be required to complete Sacramental Preparation classes before receiving Confirmation.
2026–2027 Confirmation Schedule
Date | Event | Time | Location | Notes |
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Sunday, September 13 | Faith Formation Kickoff | 2:00-4:00 PM | Plaza | Food, games, and fellowship |
Monday, September 22 | Teen/Parent Meeting | 7:00-8:30 PM | Activity Room A | |
Monday, September 29 | Class 1 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Activity Room A | |
Monday, October 13 | Class 2 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Activity Room A | |
Thursday-Friday, October 30-31 | Confirmation Retreat | St. Clare Retreat Center Hampton | Required by Diocese of Richmond | |
Monday, November 10 | Class 3 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Activity Room A | |
Monday, December 15 | Class 4 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Activity Room A | |
Monday, January 5 | Class 5 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Activity Room A | |
Monday, January 19 | Class 6 — PAPERWORK DUE | 7:00-8:30 PM | Activity Room A | Baptism Certificate & Sponsor Attestation Form Due |
Monday, February 2 | Class 7 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Activity Room A | |
Monday, February 23 | Class 8 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Activity Room A | |
Monday, March 2 2027 | Confirmation Rehearsal | 7:00-8:30 PM | Holy Spirit Catholic Church | |
Thursday, March 11 2027 | Confirmation Mass | Holy Spirit Catholic Church | Confirmation Mass at Holy Spirit | |
Monday, March 16 2027 | Mystagogy and Party | Holy Spirit Catholic Church |
Important Requirements
Please review the following requirements carefully. All Confirmands are expected to meet every requirement in order to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Confirmation Commitment: Agreement All Confirmands must sign a Confirmation Commitment Agreement at the first class. This agreement outlines the expectations and responsibilities of each candidate.
Life Teen Participation: Confirmation teens must actively participate in Life Teen — our High School Youth Ministry program — on Sundays from 6:00–8:00 PM throughout the year.
Attendance Policy: Missed classes must be made up. It is the responsibility of the Confirmand to contact the Faith Formation office to reschedule any missed classes.
Baptism Certificate: A valid Baptism Certificate must be obtained from the church where the Confirmand was baptized and submitted to Holy Spirit Catholic Church no later than January 19, 2027. If the teen was baptized at Holy Spirit please notify a staff member and we can look up the necessary information.
Sponsor Attestation Form: A Sponsor Attestation Form — or equivalent from the sponsor's parish — must be submitted no later than January 19, 2027.
Confirmation Retreat: All Confirmands are required to attend the Confirmation Retreat as required by the Diocese of Richmond.
📅 October 30–31, 2026 · St. Clare Retreat Center · Hampton, VA
💳 Supply Fee: $20.00 plus the cost of the retreat
Choosing a Sponsor
A Confirmation Sponsor walks alongside the Confirmand on their faith journey — offering support, guidance, and example as they prepare to receive the Sacrament. A sponsor must:
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Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
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Have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation
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Be at least 16 years of age
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Not be the parent of the Confirmand
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Be living a life consistent with the Catholic faith