Confirmation
Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which the baptized Christian expresses a mature commitment to Christ, and receives strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop. (Book of Common Prayer, p. 860)
At Saint Michael, Confirmation classes are available for Youth and Adults. Youth Confirmation is available each school year for students in 8th grade and older. Adult Confirmation is offered in the fall through a confirmation preparation class called Episcopal Christians.
Learn more about Youth and Adult Confirmation below.
The Saint Michael Confirmation experience for students 8th grade and above! Our new program expands beyond the 9-month class to incorporate new trips and classes for each school year. See below for highlights, key dates, and registration.
Details & Requirements
- Confirmation is available to students 8th grade and older
- The cost is $350 per person, which covers curriculum, the opening retreat, and a James Avery confirmation ring.
- Our Confirmation classes will take place on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in person. There are 28 classes total, each student is allowed to miss up to 5 classes. Classes meet in-person each week.
- Required Confirmation Retreat in the Fall (see current program date below)
- Required Parent’s Meeting prior to class start (see date below)
Important Dates for 2023–2024 Confirmation
- Required Parents Meeting: Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 10 a.m.
- Required Confirmation Retreat: September 8–9, 2023
- Retreat will take place at Saint Michael from 6 p.m. on Friday the 8th to 3 p.m. on Saturday the 9th.
- Sunday classes will run August 27, 2023–May 12, 2024
- 28 classes total, each student is allowed to miss up to 5 classes. Classes meet in-person each week.
- No class on the following dates:
- November 26 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 24 - Christmas Break
- December 31 - Christmas Break
- March 17 - Spring Break/Palm Sunday
- March 31 - Easter
Please email Samuel Moore with questions.
Episcopal Christians, our confirmation preparation class, is offered in the Fall over four Sundays from 12:15–1:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided. See dates below.
Interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and the way of life it offers? Whether you’re considering joining the church or need a refresher course, come join us as we learn more about the faith, worship, practices and governance of the Episcopal Church as well as the traditions, programs, and fun that Saint Michael offers.
Episcopal Christians Fall 2024
Sundays, October 6–27, 2024 – 12:15–1:30 p.m.
This offering will provide an overview of our faith and explore what it means to walk as a Christian in the Episcopal tradition. Episcopal Christians also serves as Confirmation preparation. Led by Chris Girata and Mary Lessmann, the topics for this four-week course are:
- October 6, 2024: Week 1 Worship & Sacraments
- October 13, 2024: Week 2 Our Anglican Heritage
- October 20, 2024: Week 3 Bible & Spiritual Formation
- October 27, 2024: Week 4 Next Steps
Questions? Please contact the Rev. Mary Lessmann.