CONFIRMATION
Prepare For
​​​The Sacrament of Confirmation
When we are baptized, we are adopted by the Father and given the opportunity to participate in Christ’s role as Priest, Prophet, & King. Through Confirmation, God completes our Baptismal grace and deepens our call to live this three-fold mission. This is not a rite of passage or graduation from religious education; it is a continuation of the "faith journey" we are all on. It is a sacrament of mission and power, giving Christians the strength and grace to live out the mission of Jesus Christ and His Church.
Starting in 2026-2027 Confirmation Preparation is a 3-year process for our high school youth and begins in grade 9. High School teens either attend a Catholic High School or Youth Discipleship in grades 9 and 10th grade. For 11th graders, Confirmation Candidates, the Immediate Preparation begins in September and runs through May of the year they will be confirmed. They gather as a community one Sunday night per month and then move into their small discipleship groups. They also complete outside activities with their sponsors, participate in a Confirmation retreat each year (January), and engage in service experiences over the course of their preparation.
Confirmation Requirements
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Must be a registered member of Holy Apostles
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Must have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist
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Individual seeking Confirmation must present proof of Baptism in the Catholic Church. (Canon Law 842 – A person who has not received Baptism cannot validly be admitted to the other sacraments.)
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Will participate in Youth Discipleship Small Groups (both Catholic and Public-School Youth) during the school year
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Have attended a Catholic School or Youth Discipleship Small Group for the year prior to and including the year of preparation​​
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION 2026-2027- GRADE 10TH(HSYD)
Youth in 10th grade who attend a public high school and who participated in 9th grade Youth Discipleship will begin the Confirmation preparation in the month of September. Youth who go to a Catholic high school and are in 10th grade or 11th should register for Confirmation class starting July 1st. and will also begin Confirmation Preparation in September 2026.
All Confirmation Candidates will meet on Sundays once a month from 6:00- 7:30p.m. from September to April. Fee is 230.00 per youth. Our sessions involve large and small group discussions and activities. All will be actively involved in Service projects and Liturgical experiences. Confirmation Candidates will be making their Confirmation on Sunday April 25, 2027. View their 2026-2027 calendar here.
2026-2027 Confirmation Registration:
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Register for Confirmation here.
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View the 2026-2027 Confirmation Calendar here.
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A Parent Meeting will be Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the Welcome Center from 6:00-7:00 pm.
The Confirmation program needs volunteers to help support the program, activities, and experiences that we want to offer our youth. Please consider sharing your gift of time and faith with our parish youth by volunteering. This is a fantastic opportunity to be energized and amazed by their spirit and to share your faith!
Resources
Receive email updates, by texting hafaith to 84-576 and signing up for Confirmation 2026-2027 and Parents and Sponsors Confirmation 2026-2027.
Click here for dates and topics for the year.
View High School Service Hour Form here.
If you would like more information about our Confirmation Program or on how you can become a significant part of the Holy Apostles Youth Discipleships Community or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nancy Petoskey Ahern, Mission Manager: Youth Discipleships, Nahern@hanb.org at 262 786-203.
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Note:
Youth in 10th grade who go to a public high school and who did NOT participate last year in Youth Discipleship should reach out to Nancy Petoskey Ahern before registering.
Click here to register.
Confirmation Resources:​
Requirements: Parish Membership is required along with regular mass attendance
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2027 Confirmation Information
Confirmation Rehearsal: Sunday, April 25, 2027, 11:00 a.m.
Confirmation: Sunday April 25, 2027, 12:00 Mass presider Bishop Haines
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Sponsor information:
A Confirmation sponsor provides spiritual guidance and support to someone receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, helping them live as a faithful witness to Christ. They are role models, a representative of the larger faith community, a mentor, and companion on the candidate's faith journey, offering prayer and encouragement. They should be selected by the youth with certain qualities in mind.
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The sponsor must:
Be a practicing Roman Catholic, meaning they are actively participating in the life of the Church including regular Mass attendance. The sponsor must be at least 16 years old and have received all three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Be sufficiently mature to take on the responsibility of a sponsor. Additionally, the sponsor cannot be the parent of the candidate.
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Recommended sponsors:
Those who meet the above requirements and with whom the candidate is comfortable sharing his / her faith life. Some examples are a respected adult such a Godparent, older brother and sisters, aunt, uncle, adult family friend, close neighbor, or someone active in the parish.
Please complete the Confirmation Sponsor Selection Form:
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Confirmation Sponsor Selection Form 2027
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Also below are Reflection Activities to complete, there will be different ones throughout the year that Nancy will inform you when to complete.
Retreat information:
Confirmation Retreat Date: Saturday, January 23, 2027
More info here...
​Confirmation Names:
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