8th Grade & Confirmation

In 2020 Holy Spirit will participate in the Spring Regional Confirmation Mass,
at St. Augustine Cathedral.
Date to be determined.

General Confirmation Guidelines
 

Confirmation Mass for 2020 will be at St. Augustine Cathedral, 
329 Washington Avenue in Bridgeport, CT
Date in the spring to be determined

Rehearsal will take place the morning of at 8:30 AM at St. Augustine.
Sponsor must attend rehearsal with Confirmand.

We ask that everyone arrive promptly.

Seating in the Cathedral is first come first served.

In the Church

Individuals are prohibited from taking photos or videos with cameras, cell phones or other electronic devices during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Please be sure to turn off your cell phone and all electronic devices before entering the church.

The Diocese has hired a professional photographer.

Fasting 

The rule of fasting from food and drink, except water, for one hour before receiving Holy Communion is still in effect.

We ask and thank you for your cooperation in adhering to these policies.

Confirmation Parent-Candidate Documents

These were handed out and explained at our first meeting on September 23, 2018 - these documents will be updated for 2019-2020 soon and will be handed out at our meeting on August 24, 2019.

they will remain available here for download should you ever need any of them.

Table of Contents of Confirmation Folder 

Why Be Confirmed?

Preparing for Confirmation

Confirmation Dates at a Glance 

Choosing a Sponsor

Sponsor Information Form

Preparing a Saint Report

Example Saint Report

Charitable Service Guidelines

Charitable Service Form

Catholic Mass Worksheet

Lenten Confirmation Curriculum

Confirmation Interviews

Pre-Confirmation Interview Questions

Candidate Information Form

All of the above in one pdf

Please contact our Director of Religious Education with any questions or concerns at DRE@holyspiritstamford.org 

REGISTER YOUR CHILD

Both Catholic and Non-Catholic School Confirmation Candidates will need to register for 2020 Confirmation this summer.

For Families of Confirmation Candidates Attending Catholic School

• You will need to register this summer at the same time all Confirmation candidates will register.
• Parent & Confirmation Candidate will need to attend a meeting on August 24, 2019.

FULL FAITH FORMATION
2019-2020

CALENDAR
 

CONFIRMATION &
8th GRADE ONLY CALENDAR

2019 Confirmation photo courtesy of Michelle Babyak

Click for general information about the sacrament of Confirmation