Immaculate Conception Parish
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Immaculate Conception Parish

Immaculate Conception Church & St. Jude Mission Church

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

Components of Confirmation

Requirements for Sacramental Preparation:

  • Sacraments: Candidates must have already received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Eucharist.

  • Age & Grade: Candidates must be in at least the 9th grade.

  • Faith Formation: Candidates must have successfully completed 7th and 8th grade in a Catholic school, a Catholic homeschool program, or a parish Religious Education program prior to entering the Confirmation program.

 

Program Requirements & Itinerary:

This is a fully in-person program. To successfully complete the preparation, candidates and families must fulfill the following attendance requirements:

 

  • Parent & Teen Orientation Meeting: Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30 PM (held during the first class).

  • Confirmation Classes: ALL candidates must attend every scheduled Confirmation class in the Youth Room at the Parish Center.

  • Life Teen Attendance: Required Life Teen participation depends on the candidate's current school enrollment. Families may select the specific dates that best fit their schedule to meet these minimums:

    • Catholic School Students: Must attend at least 5 (out of 9) Life Teen Socials. Life Teen classes are not mandatory for these students.

    • Non-Catholic School Students (Public or Private): Must attend at least 4 (out of 6) Life Teen classes. Life Teen Socials are optional but highly encouraged.

  • Please visit our Life Teen Page Here to view the complete calendar of Life Teen classes and socials so you can plan your dates.

 

Required Documentation & Activities:

  • Sponsor Eligibility Certificate

  • Choosing a Patron Saint Name

  • Letter to the Pastor

  • Confirmation Retreat (Attended by Candidate and Sponsor or Parent)

  • Clergy Interviews

  • Service Hours

  • Confirmation Rehearsal (Attended by Candidate and Sponsor or Parent)

 

Important Dates & Schedule (2026-2027)

In-person confirmation classes meet on Sundays from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM AND Wednesdays from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM on the specific dates listed below.

  • September: 23rd (Wed - Class & Parent Meeting), 27th (Sun)

  • October: 21st (Wed), 25th (Sun)

  • November: 4th (Wed), 22nd (Sun)

  • December: 9th (Wed), 20th (Sun)

  • January: 13th (Wed), 24th (Sun)

  • February: 21st (Sun), 24th (Wed)

  • March: 7th (Sun), 10th (Wed)

  • April: 14th (Wed), 25th (Sun)

  • May: 5th (Wed), 23rd (Sun)

CONFIRMATION

Program Registration dates Tuitions/Prices Action

Confirmation Prep and Retreat

Aug 04, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026 $225.00 Confirmation Prep and Retreat Fee REGISTER HERE!

Finacial Assistance

Need Financial Assistance? If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact Vickie in Religious Education at (410) 392-3551.