CONFIRMATION INFORMATION - 2025

Preparation for Confirmation aims to lead Christians toward a more lively familiarity with the person, actions, and gifts of Holy Spirit; a more intimate union with Christ; and an awakened sense of belonging to the Catholic Church and the parish community.

Confirmation is conferred in the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 11th grade.
Preparation includes:

Twelve hours of Sacramental preparation classes. (Six 2-hour classes)

Attendance at the Confirmation retreat.

Completion of five apostolic (service) hours with theological reflection.

Interview with the pastor. (Dates to be announced later. Candidate must call to schedule.)

Selection of a Confirmation sponsor to serve as a spiritual mentor.

Sponsor must be at least 16 years of age, Confirmed, and a Catholic in good standing. Sponsors must complete and turn in the required Sponsor Form.

Selection of a Confirmation saint and completion of Saint report by assigned date.

Date and time of Sacramental Prep classes:

Sundays, beginning Sept 14th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (See schedule)

MHT Confirmation Retreat:

Saturday morning, Oct. 18th (9:00-9:30 a.m.) through Sunday, Oct 19th, (11:00-11:30 a.m.), at Camp Abbey. Details to follow. Will include weekend Mass and Confession.

Note: A Confirmation retreat is required. Notify ASAP if MHT’s date poses a conflict. We will provide information regarding alternative retreats.

MHT 2025 Confirmation Date:

Confirmation is Thursday, November 6th, 7:00 p.m.

Students must arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30 p.m.; sponsors no later than 6:45 p.m.

Confirmation practice: Wednesday, November 5th 6:00 p.m. in Church.

Sponsors should accompany candidates to practice. Parents are not required to attend, but may fill in for the sponsor if he/she is unavailable.

Parents’ Assistance Required with the following:

Sponsor:

Help your son/daughter select a Confirmation sponsor (before classes start, if possible.)

Have the sponsor complete the “Sponsor Testimonial for Confirmation” form (

Inform sponsor of practice time.

CONFIDENTIAL (for retreat):

Parent/Sponsor Retreat “assignment,” to be returned no later than Oct. 12h.

Dress for Confirmation

Dress for Confirmation should be Sunday best/respectful/modest. No jeans or tennis shoes.

A dress shirt for boys. A tie is suggested. Coats are also appropriate.

Girls can wear a dress or dress pants, keeping the appropriateness and modesty of the occasion in mind.

If you have any questions about dress or the appropriateness of a planned outfit, please feel free to be in touch before Confirmation.

NOTE:

All paperwork can be brought by student to class, returned to the MHT office marked “Confirmation,” or emailed to Beth at bsimon120@gmail.com

All forms and information are on the website at https://mhtcc.net/high-school-psr-confirmation

PARENT/SPONSOR CHECKLIST

DUE ASAP:

________ Copy of Baptismal Certificate.

DUE OCT 12h (Sunday BEFORE retreat)

________ Retreat forms and payment (or schedule alternate retreat as necessary, ASAP)

________ “Retreat Assignment”

________ Sponsor Testimonial Form

CANDIDATE CHECKLIST

________ Select Sponsor and Confirmation Saint. (ASAP)

________Complete and turn in Saint assignment. (Due Oct. 12th)

________ Schedule and attend interview with Pastor. (Info to come)

________ Complete service hours and return form (with reflection), no later than Confirmation practice.

________ Candidate and sponsor attend practice (November 5th.)

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Sunday, Sept 14th:	Class 1 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Sunday, Sept 21st:	Class 2 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Sunday, Sept 28th:	Class 3 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Sunday, Oct 5th:	Class 4 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Sunday, Oct 12th:	Class 5 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Sat/Sun, Oct 18/19th:	Retreat (9:00/9:30 a.m. to 11:00/11:30 a.m.)

Sunday, Oct 25th: Trunk or Treat (Service Hours)

Sunday, Nov 2nd:	Class 6 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, Nov 5th:	Practice (6:00 p.m.)

Thursday, Nov 6th:	Confirmation (7:00 p.m., arrive by 6:30, reception to follow)

Questions can be addressed to Beth Simon, Confirmation Coordinator:

bsimon120@gmail.com (cell) 985-276-0666

Confirmation information is available at https://mhtcc.net/high-school-psr-confirmation