Our Confirmation Journey at  St. John Neumann!
 

Confirmation currently takes place in the Fall of the sophmore or junior year of high school. Students (Confirmation Candidates) usually begin their Confirmation Journey in the winter of their freshman year; however some may choose to wait until the following year. Canon Law states that one may receive Confirmation at the age of reason, which according the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is 7 years old. 

The preparation at St. John Neumann includes:
 

• The Confirmation Candidate must have been Baptized or received into the Catholic Church. If your child was not Baptized or did not receive the Sacrament of First Communion at SJN, please provide a copy of his or her Baptismal certificate to our office.

• Parents and candidates (high school freshmen and sophomores) will be invited to an informational meeting on October 4 at 7:00 p.m. 

• The Confirmation Candidate should be engaged in the the High School Faith Formation program, Life Teen here at SJN or be attending Catholic high school.

• The Candidate and his or her sponsor will attend 3 Confirmation Journey classes (March 11, April 15, and May 13 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.).

• The Confirmation Candidate will attend 1 Confirmation preparation class (usually in the Fall shortlly before Confirmation).

• The Candidate will attend a Confirmation Retreat at SJN on Saturday, April 7 from 10:00-3:00.

• The Candidate and Sponsor will attend a rehearsal the night before the Confirmation Mass.

• The Candidate and Sponsor will attend the actual Confirmation, usually on a Saturday in the Fall. This date is determined by the office of the Bishop of Manchester.

The candidate must choose a Sponsor who

• will attend 3 Confirmation classes (March 11, April 15, and May 13 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.) together with the Candidate

• is fully initiated into the Faith (having received all Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation)
• regularly attends Mass
• if married, has a marriage recognized by the Church
• is in good standing with the Church

For anyone who is 18 and older and would like to be Confirmed, please join our Adult Formation Classes.  

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