Confirmation Date (2025-26)
Currently TBD, and dependent on the Bishop's schedule, but we are aiming for a Sunday in May 2026, just as we did in 2025.
Very Important Dates for Confirmation
Sacramental Year Parent Meeting
- Sunday, September 7th, 2025
- 9:30am-10:30am
Confirmation Retreat
- Saturday, November1st, 2025
- 9:00am-5:00pm
Confirmation Rehearsal
- Sunday, April 26th, 2026
- 9:30am-10:30am
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
Preparation for Confirmation is a two-year experience at St. Catharine, which begins in 7th grade (for Confirmation in 8th grade).
It includes Family of Faith and a Confirmation Retreat.
Below is the schedule of the Confirmation meetings and retreat date.
Sponsor information and Confirmation name are due by December 1st, 2025.
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.
Candidates are asked to participate in the Family of Faith program and, attend the Confirmation retreat. After being Confirmed, they are warmly welcomed and encouraged to join Lumin, 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!
To register your child for Confirmation: Registration Coming!
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:
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.
Still have questions?
If you have further questions, please contact our Director of Family Faith Catechesis, Maggie Cook, at maggie@stcathrine.com
