Adult Confirmation

- Through this sacrament we are strengthened with the gift of the Holy Spirit to be God's light in the world.
  If you are an adult seeking to complete this sacrament, please scroll down to sign up to start the process or contact the coordinator at the bottom of this page.
  Confirmation is an important and final step to complete your initiation into the Catholic Church. Confirmation completes what was started in your baptism and gives you the fullness of the Holy Spirit!
  We currently offer an 8-session program that meets once per month, starting September 7, 2025.
  You will be prepared to receive Confirmation in the spring (Date TBD - anticipate April/May).
Commonly Asked Questions
Who belongs in the Adult Confirmation program?
- Practicing Catholics ages 19 and older, characterized by the following:
  They are baptized Catholic and have received First Communion
  They are active and participating members of their parishes and highly motivated to celebrate the sacraments
  They are aware of the major doctrines and practices of the Catholic faith and are committed to living after the manner of Jesus
  Adult Catholics who have been baptized Catholic but have NOT received their First Communion should participate in the Becoming Catholic process (OCIA).
What are indicators of a person's readiness for confirmation?
- The following are possible indicators of a person’s readiness for confirmation:
  A sense that the candidate is sufficiently formed in the Gospel message, Catholic belief and practice, and how to live as a Christian in today’s world
  Commitment to living the rest of one’s life as a follower of Jesus in the Catholic community
  Regular participation in the Church’s worship, pastoral and sacramental life
  Willingness to share one’s time and talent in parish-related ministry or ministry to the world
  Being free to celebrate the sacrament
Is confirmation required for marriage in the Church?
- It is not required that confirmation be celebrated before marriage in the Church, If a person can be adequately prepared to celebrate confirmation before his/her marriage, this should be done. Canon 1065 states: “If they can do so without serious inconvenience, Catholics who have not yet received the sacrament of confirmation are to receive it before being admitted to the sacrament of Marriage.”
  If adequate preparation for confirmation is not possible and/or there are other prohibiting factors, the marriage should be celebrated and, as soon as possible after the wedding, the person should continue preparation to celebrate the sacrament of confirmation.
What are the qualifications to stand as a confirmation sponsor and what is his/her role?
- Sponsors must comply with the following qualifications:
  Be a Catholic in good standing
  Be at least 16 years old
  Be a confirmed Catholic who has received the Sacrament of Eucharist and leads a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken
  Not be the father or mother of the one confirmed
  Sponsors should serve as role models and mentors, helping the candidates to respond to God’s call and live the Christian life in the faith community and the world.
What documentation is required for confirmation?
- A current baptismal certificate
  If the sponsor is from another parish, documentation from the sponsor’s parish ascertaining his/her status as a registered practicing Catholic
  Affidavit of eligibility signed by the sponsor
  Marriage certificate, if married
Adult Confirmation Registration
- The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name (answer N/A if you have no middle name) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Maiden Name (if applicable) Please enter valid data.
  
  Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  City and State of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Father's Full Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Full Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Maiden Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Baptismal Status
  
  Have you been baptized in the Trinitarian Form for the forgiveness of sins (with water, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)? REQUIRED Yes No I Don't Know Please fill out this field.
  
  IF YOU ANSWERED YES...
  
  In which denomination were you baptized? Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Church Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Baptism (or approximate date) Please enter a date.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
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  Name of Baptismal Minister Please enter valid data.
  
  Have you received your First Communion? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  Marital Status
  
  Please choose all that apply regardless if you were married in another faith tradition or by a justice of the peace. It is critical to answer all that apply so as not to delay the timing of your sacraments. REQUIRED
  Check all that apply!
  Single (never married) Engaged Married Widowed Separated Divorced Once (and remarried) Divorced Once (never remarried) Annulment Status: Received Annulment for First Marriage Annulment Status: Did not receive Annulment for First Marriage Please fill out this field.
  
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  Christina Steele
  
  Associate Director of Adult Evangelization
  
  317.873.2885 x14205
  csteelezionsvillecatholic.com

Adult Confirmation

Baptismal Status

IF YOU ANSWERED YES...

Marital Status

Meet Sundays, 10:45 - 12 pm