The Sacrament of Confirmation

"Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit...in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life.... Catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1309).

Confirmation candidates must complete two years of formal Catholic education either through a faith formation program or Catholic school. Who is eligible for Confirmation? Any student in 9th-12th grade who has completed all sacramental prep requirements.  At St. Mary's, Confirmation takes place during 9th grade, most often. The first year of faith formation takes place in the midst of the youth ministry gatherings, which take place on Wednesday evenings. 2nd year students are encouraged to attend Wednesdays as well, and meet on Sunday mornings for Confirmation Prep (see details below for 2nd year Candidates). 

Confirmation Class Info for Students in their 2nd year of Formation: For our Confirmation Students in their 2nd year of formation (most often 9th graders), you will meet together as a class each week. We meet at the PMC at 10:15 am on Sunday mornings, and we use the Chosen curriculum by Ascension Press. Our first class takes place on Sunday, September 18th. 

To be eligible for the Sacrament candidates must:

-Be registered parishioners of St Mary of the Assumption, Taylor
-Participate regularly in Sunday Mass, Holy Days and the Sacrament of Reconciliation
-Attend weekly Confirmation Sacramental prep sessions
-Attend a Confirmation retreat

Part of our Sacramental preparation for Confirmation involves:
-Engaging in communitiy service
-Choosing a patron Saint and writing an essay
-Completing a Confirmation interview 

To register:
1) Please complete the registration form and submit the payment for faith formation: Here. 
2) Submit a Copy of the Baptismal Certificate.
3) Download, read and complete Confirmation Program Packet and Candidate Commitment Form.

For questions about Confirmation preparation please contact Kate Barta at kate.barta@stmarystaylor.org or call 512-352-2133. 

For adult Confirmation or RCIA please click here.  For information about Adult Confirmation preparation, please contact Deacon David Pustka at deacon.david@stmarystaylor.org or call 512-422-9033.