Confirmation (2024-25)
Sunday, May 4th • 11:00am
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, Confirmation workshops, and a Confirmation Retreat.
Below is the schedule of the Confirmation preparation that is expected in addition to the Family of Faith monthly meetings.
2024-2025
Sacrament Information Meeting
Sunday, September 22nd
- 9:30am or 6:00pm in the Parish Hall
Confirmation Fall Workshop
For Parents and Students
Sunday, November 24th
- 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Parish Hall
Confirmation Retreat
Saturday, February 8th
- 8:00am-4:00pm in the Parish Hall and the Church
- We are excited to be putting on our own Confirmation retreat this year!
Confirmation Spring Workshop
For Parents and Students
Sunday, March 30th
- 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Parish Hall
Confirmation Rehearsal
- TBD
Confirmation
- Sunday, May 4th • 11:00am
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, attend the Confirmation Workshops, attend the Confirmation retreat, and are encouraged to participate in Middle 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 John Haemmerle, john@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!
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 Children's Faith Formation, John Haemmerle, john@stcatharine.com
