Confirmation
Youth Confirmation
Confirmation is one of the sacraments of initiation and the beginning of a new chapter in your journey as a follower of Jesus Christ. Recall the apostles, who, after the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, were empowered to be Christ’s witnesses “in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). The same outpouring of the Holy Spirit awaits you! What exactly will the Holy Spirit do for you, a baptized Christian, through the sacrament of Confirmation? According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Confirmation will
- Increase and deepen the grace you received at your Baptism.
- Root you more deeply as a son or daughter of God the Father.
- Unite you more firmly to Christ.
- Increase the gifts of the Holy Spirit in you.
- Strengthen your bond with the Church.
Any high school student who has been baptized and who has completed religious instruction for grades K-8 may sign up to prepare for Confirmation.
Youth Confirmation Coordinators:
- Mrs. Meghan Kiel, kiel@holyfamilystow.org
- Mrs. Kathleen Ott, ott@holyfamilystow.org
- Mrs. Kathy Chadsey, Secretary, chadsey@holyfamilystow.org
Confirmation Class 2025-2026 Registration
Sponsor Guidelines/Form
Calendar
Major Confirmation 2025-2026 Formation Dates
Tuesday, June 24th 6:30pm Parent Meeting #1 in the Fr. Szabo Parish Center (FSPC)
Tuesday, August 19th 7pm Parent Meeting #2 in the Lower Church Hall (LCH)
Sunday, August 31st Teen Meet and Greets/Orientation LCH Rm 3
(there will be sign ups for 30 minute sessions from 10:30am-1:30pm)
Sunday, September 7th 10am-noon Confirmation Class 1 FSPC
Sunday, October 5th 10am-noon Confirmation Class 2 FSPC
Sunday, November 2nd 10am-noon Confirmation Class 3 FSPC
Sunday, December 7th 10am-noon Confirmation Class 4 FSPC
Saturday, January 24th Confirmation Day Retreat! LCH
Sunday, February 1st 10am-noon Confirmation Class 5 FSPC
Sunday, March 1st 10am-noon Confirmation Class 6 FSPC
Sunday, April 26th 9am-12pm Confirmation Sponsor Day/Rehearsal (teens and sponsors to attend) Church/LCH
Sunday, May 3rd 2pm Confirmation Mass (teens to arrive at 1pm) Church/LCH
Adult Confirmation
Are you a baptized Catholic adult who hasn’t received the sacrament of Confirmation? We’d love to help you take that next step in your faith journey!
Contact Fr. Michael McCandless for more information: 330-688-6411 ext. 215