Registration for Confirmation 26-27 below

The Sacrament of Confirmation seals us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the presence of our parish family. What amazing grace it is to be marked with God’s seal, commissioned to be true witnesses of Christ! We are so excited to continue this journey of Faith with your family.

Confirmation

This year (26-27), St. Catharine will begin the process of confirming 4th and 8th grade students. The usual two year enrollment in either Faith Formation or in Catholic education will be waived this year to accommodate the changes.

Check out the list below for due dates.

How do I enroll my child in formation for Confirmation?

Candidates preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation should be attending and participating in Sunday Mass and should be enrolled in (and regularly attending) Family of Faith for two consecutive years if they are not a student at a Catholic school. *This two year requirement is waived for 4th and 8th grade students of the 2026-2027 school year.

Candidates are asked to participate in the Family of Faith program (or be enrolled in a Catholic school) and attend the Confirmation retreat. After being Confirmed, they are warmly welcomed and encouraged to join Lumen, our High School Youth Group. It is our hope that these opportunities will support your family in preparing your child to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

At St Catharine, we realize that "parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children. The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide an adequate substitute". (Catechism of the Catholic Church #2221, 2223)

If you are preparing your child at home to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Catharine, please contact Maggie Cook, maggie@stcatharine.com, to let us know the materials you are using and to work out the details for your child’s reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

To enroll in Family of Faith simply click below!

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Family of Faith

The family that prays together, stay together

Family of Faith

The family that prays together, stay together

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Changes to Confirmation Ages 2026-2027

This year, St. Catharine will begin Confirming 4th and 8th grade students. The usual two year enrollment in either Faith Formation or in Catholic education will be waived this year to accommodate the changes.

Faith Formation Families with a 4th grader receiving the sacrament who have an older sibling who is waiting in a higher grade may prepare both children through the parish confirmation program. The parish requirements must all be fulfilled including the parish confirmation retreat, the interview with one of the clergy, and the content provided by the parish. We cannot extend this to families through the school. If a school family is in this position, they must enroll the older child in Faith Formation so that they can complete their preparation there. They will follow the same content as the 8th graders.
Families who have a child in 5th, 6th & 7th grades who do not have a younger sibling receiving the sacrament will not be able to present their child until 8th grade. While we appreciate the desire for this, our confirmation program would swell beyond our capacity to support it appropriately at this time.

Were you asked to be a Confirmation sponsor at another parish?

If you are a registered parishioner at St. Catharine, but wish to be a sponsor for a Confirmation taking place at another parish, please fill out the Sponsorship form for Baptism or Confirmation, and send it to the parish office.

Email:

info@stcatharine.com

Mail:

St. Catharine Church

500 S Gould Rd

Columbus, OH 43209

We will then send it to the parish where the baptism will take place.

Sponsorship form for Baptism or Confirmation