Our Confirmation Journey at  St. John Neumann!
 

Confirmation currently takes place in the Fall of the freshman or sophomore year of high school. Students (Confirmation Candidates) usually begin their Confirmation Journey in the winter of their 8th grade or freshman 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) will be invited to an informational meeting on October 4 at 7:00 p.m. 
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• Parents and candidates (8th graders) will be invited to an informational meeting on November 14 at 7:00 p.m.

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

• The Candidate 3 Confirmation Journey classes (March 11, April 15, and May 13 from 6:00-8:45p.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

• 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
• is willing to follow up with the candidate after the candidate attends Confirmation class on March 11, April 15, and May 13
• is encouraged to attend Mass with the candidate
• is able to connect with the candidate over the summer on some discussion points that will be sent home with the candidate in May

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

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