Confirmation Program Schedule
Below is our Confirmation program schedule for the current year. Please mark these important dates on your calendar. Any changes to this schedule will be communicated via email and announced during sessions.
Orientation Sessions
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Parent & Candidate Orientation | Parish Hall |
| September 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Sponsor Information Session | Parish Hall |
Regular Classes
Confirmation classes are held on Sundays from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM in the Parish Center classrooms, unless otherwise specified.
| Month | Class Dates |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 22, 29 |
| October 2025 | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| November 2025 | 3, 10, 17, 24 |
| December 2025 | 1, 8, 15 |
| January 2026 | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| February 2026 | 2, 9, 16, 23 |
| March 2026 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| April 2026 | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| May 2026 | 4, 11, 18 |
For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Special Events and Retreats
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 18-20, 2025 | Weekend | Fall Confirmation Retreat | Camp Lawrence |
| December 8, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Advent Reconciliation Service | Church |
| February 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Day of Reflection | Parish Hall |
| March 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Lenten Reconciliation Service | Church |
| April 25-26, 2026 | Weekend | Spring Confirmation Retreat | Camp Lawrence |
| May 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Confirmation Rehearsal (Candidates & Sponsors) | Church |
| May 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Confirmation Mass with Bishop | Church |
Service Opportunities
Service is an essential component of our Confirmation program. Candidates are expected to complete 20 hours of service, divided between parish and community service. Below are scheduled service opportunities, but candidates may also arrange their own service activities with approval.
| Date | Time | Service Opportunity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Parish Clean-up Day | Church Grounds |
| November 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Food Bank Volunteering | Community Food Bank |
| December 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Christmas Gift Wrapping for Needy | Parish Hall |
| January 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Serve Breakfast at Homeless Shelter | Downtown Shelter |
| February 21, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Visiting Nursing Home | St. Joseph’s Care Center |
| March 20, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Stations of the Cross Setup/Teardown | Church |
| April 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Easter Basket Preparation for Needy | Parish Hall |
| May 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Parish Spring Festival Help | Parish Grounds |
Important Deadlines
| Date | Requirement |
|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | Confirmation Saint Name Selection Due |
| November 30, 2025 | Sponsor Form Due |
| January 31, 2026 | First Half of Service Hours Due (10 hours) |
| March 31, 2026 | Letter to the Bishop Due |
| April 30, 2026 | All Service Hours Completed (20 total hours) |
| May 15, 2026 | All Assignments and Requirements Completed |
Weather Cancellations
In the event of inclement weather, Confirmation classes will be canceled if St. Anthony School is closed or if Sunday Masses are canceled. Please check the parish website or call the parish office for the most up-to-date information.