Confirmation
Contact
Andrew Duncan
Youth Minister
425-806-8096 Ext. 3102
andrew@saintteresa.org
Process
For Youth
The general process for youth is a one-year process.
Candidates will begin attending Confirmation classes, separate from Youth Group. They will continue to attend Youth Group and other Youth Group activities. Sponsors of the candidates are asked to attend some of the Confirmation Classes with their candidate.
To be eligible for Confirmation this year, youth must meet the following requirements:
- Have been attending youth group meetings during the 2025-2026 school year, or were attending a Catholic School. The youth group requirement can be waived if involved in Church on a regular basis as an altar server, choir member, hospitality minister, or assisting with a social outreach program at St. Brendan. Each candidate for Confirmation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
- Will be age 13 on the day of Confirmation Mass in May (exceptions can be granted, but involve additional requirements).
- Must concurrently attend our youth groups on a regular basis.
- Fill out the Online Registration Form OR return the Paper Registration Form by the first Confirmation class. Sponsor Verification Form is due by January 14, along with all of the other forms and fee.
Confirmation is celebrated in a Mass to which the whole community is invited.
For Adults
The Adult Faith Formation program covers Confirmation for adults. Please see the Adult Faith Formation page for more information.
Schedule
Confirmation classes will kick off with a Parents-Only Meeting on:
…..Thursday, October 29
…..6:30PM to 7:45PM
…..St. Teresa Social Hall
It will be an opportunity for parents to turn in paperwork, meet the team, and ask any questions they may have.
Moving forward, classes will be held every Thursday (unless otherwise stated) from 6:30PM to 7:45PM at St. Teresa. Please pick up your child promptly by end time. Download the Confirmation Schedule.
Confirmation Mass will be announced after January 2027.
Volunteer Positions
If you are interested in volunteering this year (or know of someone looking to get some volunteer hours in), please email Andrew at andrew@saintteresa.org.
Currently accepting adult volunteers for small group sessions. Teen volunteers are welcome to apply. All candidates will go through a brief interview and vetting process.
- Group Discussion Leads
- Sign in
- Food/Snack distribution
- Set up/Clean Up
Important Dates:
- Thursday, January 14 – All paperwork is due: copy of Baptismal certificate, copy of First Communion certificate, Registration form, Sponsor Verification form, sponsor Confirmation Certificate, and $30 class fee.
- Saturdays, January 9 and May 1 – Mandatory Confirmation Retreat Day 1 and 2.
- Pending – Palanca Letters Due.
- Thursday, May 13 – Confirmation Mass Rehearsal. Sponsors attend.
- Pending – Confirmation Mass.
Background
Confirmation, together with Baptism and Eucharist, form the Sacraments of Initiation that are all intimately connected. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is “sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.