The Diocese of Paterson requires two consecutive years of in-person religious formation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. In our parish, those two years are typically 7th and 8th grade, but the program is open to students who are in high school, as well. If your child has attended religious formation classes at another parish as a part of Sacramental preparation, we will need a statement from them to verify this. 

The Confirmation program requires class attendance at all scheduled sessions, weekly Mass attendance and participation in special events.  There will a pastoral interview in the fall, where candidates will be asked to submit their choice of sponsor (and their sponsor's certificate of eligibility from their own parish), and their choice of Confirmation saint name. There will be a Confirmation retreat and second interview in the spring.  The date of Confirmation is determined by the Bishop's office and will be posted as soon as it is available. 

There will be a Candidate and parent informational meeting on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 9:30am with further details.