Those families seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation for their children are required to undergo two years of formation, which is split up into Level 1 & Level 2. LEVEL 1
- Parents and children in Level 1 of Confirmation formation (typically Grade 7 children) will be provided with resources to have faith conversations at home using the Pathways resources from Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries https://www.fflcm.org/pathways
They will then meet in person on selected dates throughout the year (see the table below with the 2024-2025 schedule).
- Families are required to fill out a Mass Transit Card directly after attending Mass. These cards offer a short reflection and an opportunity for families to write what they have observed at Mass.
- All requirements need to be completed before acceptance into Level 2 of Confirmation Prep formation the following year.
2024-2025 Confirmation Level 1 Schedule for Parents & Children
(Room 201)
Sessions will be held from 4:30-5:45 PM on Sundays prior to the 6 PM Contemporary Mass.
Date | Session |
Sunday, October 6, 2024 | Session 1 |
Sunday, December 8, 2024 | Session 2 |
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | Session 3 |
Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Session 4 |
LEVEL 2
- Participants in Level 2 of Confirmation formation (typically Grade 8) will experience weekly formation using Pflaum’s Gospel Weeklies resources. The sessions will focus on the Gospel reading of the week, and emphasize social justice, moral reasoning, and service through current-interest articles, life-dilemma stories, and real Christian life examples. Discussion starters help young teens explore links between today's issues, the Sunday readings, and their own lives.
- Parents will experience their own separate formation sessions, using the Gospel weeklies.
2024-2025 Confirmation Level 2 Schedule for Teens
(Room 201)
Teen sessions will be held from 7:15-8:15 PM on Sundays following the 6 PM Contemporary Mass. Attendance at the 6 PM Mass is part of the formation
Date | Session |
October 20, 2024 | Session 1 |
October 27, 2024 | Session 2 |
November 10, 2024 | Session 3 |
November 17, 2024 | Session 4 |
November 24, 2024 | Session 5 |
December 1, 2024 | Session 6 |
December 15, 2024 | Session 7 |
January 12, 2025 | Session 8 |
January 26, 2025 | Session 9 |
February 23, 2025 | Session 10 |
March 2, 2025 | Session 11 |
March 16, 2025 | Session 12 |
March 23, 2025 | Session 13 |
April 6, 2025 | Session 14 |
April 27, 2025 | Session 15 |
*June 13, 2025 | Post Confirmation Celebration |
2024-2025 Confirmation Level 2 Schedule for Parents
(Resource Room)
Parent sessions will be held from 7:15-8:15 PM on Sundays following the 6 pm Contemporary Mass. Attendance at the 6 PM Mass is part of the formation
Date | Session |
October 20, 2024 | Session 1 |
November 10, 2024 | Session 2 |
November 24, 2024 | Session 3 |
December 15, 2024 | Session 4 |
January 12, 2025 | Session 5 |
February 23, 2025 | Session 6 |
March 16, 2025 | Session 7 |
April 6, 2025 | Session 8 |
*June 13, 2025 | Post Confirmation Celebration |
Note: Sacraments may be delayed until this formation is completed.
ADDITIONAL CONFIRMATION DATES- Confirmation Retreat (confirmands only): Prior to your child's Confirmation, he or she is required to participate in a retreat. Notre Dame’s retreat is scheduled for Sunday, May 18 , 2025, at Loyola Jesuit Center, 161 James Street, 12:30-5:30 pm. Parents are asked to join the Retreat for the first 30 minutes.
- Confirmation Rehearsal Dinner (sponsors and confirmands): May, 2025, TBD
- Confirmation Mass: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7 PM.
REQUIRED CONFIRMATION FORM