REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Confirmation is an exciting time in the lives of the faithful! Because this Sacrament is an important initiation in the life of a disciple, the Church requires individuals seeking the Sacrament to be suitably educated and properly disposed prior to reception.
Sacramental preparation typically begins in the fall of 9th grade, and candidates attend classes and a retreat throughout the course of the school year. In the fall semester one or both parents are expected to attend these sessions with their teen. In the spring, sponsors will attend with the teen.
Preparation sessions will be held on the first or second Sunday of each month starting in October, hosted at St. Francis Xavier from 6pm to 8pm (see the schedule below). The following fall, in their 10th grade year, the teens will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. The Diocese of Madison also requires all teens to have ongoing formation outside of their standard Confirmation preparation classes. The standard, ongoing formation in our pastorate for High School students are the Emmaus Mornings or Evenings, High School Small Groups held 2 to 3 times a month, or attend a Catholic High School.
There will be a parent meeting on Sunday, September 8th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at St. Francis Xavier in Fellowship Hall. At least one parent should attend this meeting -- there is no need for the teens to attend.
Registration is open and can be found below! Please note that there is an $80 registration fee plus a retreat fee for Confirmation preparation. The retreat fee and form will be separate and taken at a later date.
Confirmation Preparation Sessions - 2024/2025 Schedule
September - Initial Interview
Sunday, September 8 at 6:30pm (parent meeting)
Sunday, October 13 at 6:00pm
Sunday, November 10 - Retreat (8am - 8pm) at Camp Gray
Sunday, December 8 at 6:00pm
January - Second Interview
Sunday, February 2 at 6:00pm
Sunday, March 2 at 6:00pm
Sunday, April 6 at 6:00pm
Sunday, May 4 at 6:00pm
Fall 2025 - Rehearsal and Final Class
Fall 2025 - Sacrament of Confirmation Mass
For more information, please contact Geno Finn.
For those inquiring about Confirmation for adults please contact Kevin Laufenberg.