Confirmation
St. Mary's has an in-depth 3 year prep for the Sacrament of Confirmation beginning in 6th grade. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in the spring of 8th grade.
Confirmation Dates*
8th Grade
Confirmandi, Parent & Sponsor Meeting in UGC Gym
- Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:15pm (following the 12pm Mass)
Confirmation Enrollment Masses (Select one to attend)
- Saturday, November 15th at 5:00 pm Mass
- Sunday, November 16th at the 10:00 am, 12:00 pm or 5:00 pm Mass
Parent & Sponsor Meeting in UGC Multipurpose Room
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7pm
Retreat at TBD
- Saturday, February 7, 2026
- 12:30pm-6pm (ending with 5pm Mass)
Confirmation Rehearsal (Confirmandi & Sponsor)
Candidates and Sponsors will meet at St. Patrick Parish on APRIL 15, 2026:
Group A (Last names A-K) Group B (Last names L-Z)
5:45pm-6:45pm 7:00pm-8:00pm
Confirmation Mass(es)
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Please note that celebration will be held at St. Patrick Church in Lake Forest
- 10am (Last names A-K)
- 2 pm (Last names L-Z)
Service Journaling (Corporal & Spiritual Works of Mercy)
-Ideas for Corporal Works of Mercy
-Ideas for Spiritual Works of Mercy
Saints Canonized in the 21st Century
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