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 preparation is provided by the new Fall Saint Michael 101 offering; contact Beth Igoe for additional details.
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 2024–2025 Confirmation
- Required Parents Meeting (parents must attend at least one of the parents meetings):
- Sunday, August 25, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. in the Chapel; or,
- Sunday, September 8, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. in the Chapel
- Required Confirmation Retreat: Friday, September 13 @ 5 p.m. – Saturday, September 14 @ 8 p.m.
- Retreat will take place at Sky Ranch in Van, Texas. Transportation will be provided to and from the retreat.
- Sunday classes will run from September 22, 2024 – May 18, 2025
- 28 classes total, each student is allowed to miss up to 5 classes. Classes meet in-person each week.
- The first confirmation class of the year, Sunday, September 22 will be from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Youth Center. Every subsequent class will be on Sundays from 10 – 11 a.m. in the Youth Center.
- No class on the following dates:
- December 22 – Christmas Break
- December 29 – Christmas Break
- March 16 – Spring Break
- April 20 – Easter Sunday
Please email Samuel Moore with questions.
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This Saint Michael 101 class will take place on Sundays during the 10 a.m. formation hour during the Spring and Fall semesters. Adult Confirmation preparation is provided by the Saint Michael 101 offering; contact Beth Igoe for additional details. Childcare will be provided. See dates below.
Come meet members of our Clergy & Vestry, and hear all about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish. Questions? Please email Rob Springer-Kyle.