The Sacrament of

Confirmation

Confirmation

“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.” – Acts 2:1-4

In the sacrament of Confirmation you receive the completion of the grace of baptism. You are sealed with the Holy Spirit and receive his gifts more deeply, are united more closely to Christ and his Church, and receive special strength to witness to Him by word and deed.

Confirmation is now open to incoming 8th graders. 

Confirmation sessions for 2026 will be on Sundays from 12:45 until 2:15 p.m. The dates are: 9/27, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21.

There will be a retreat in the Spring, and Confirmation will happen in April. There will be two classes following Confirmation that are also required.

Confirmation students are expected to attend as many sessions as possible and attendance at the Spring retreat is required. We ask that you miss no more than two sessions for the year. If you have serious reasons that would require you to miss more than two classes, please reach out to Director of Faith Formation Rob Horning. We want to work with families and do whatever we can to help your child be confirmed, but we also ask for commitment to this important period of preparation for this sacrament.

Please contact Rob Horning rhorning@stmarypinckney.org or the Faith Formation Office for more information, at (734) 878-2217.