Confirmation

St. Gregory the Great recognizes the beauty and importance of this final Sacrament of Initiation. Preparing for the sacrament includes two years of faith formation (catechesis), and an enriching sacramental preparation program.

Confirmation 2023


The Sacrament of Confirmation will be held on Wednesday, May 24 and on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Both Masses will be at 7:00 pm with Bishop Michael W. Fisher presiding. To know which night you have been assigned, please see below: 

Candidates with last names beginning with (A-G) = Wednesday, May 24
Candidates with last names beginning with (H-Z) = Thursday, May 25

Arrival
• Candidates and sponsors together: please arrive between 6:15 pm-6:30 pm at the school, where we will organize the entrance procession for the 7:00 pm Mass.  
• Families and friends, please find a seat in the church. The center aisles will be reserved for the candidates and sponsors for the procession.

Please review the Instructions from the Confirmation Rehearsal.
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Steps required for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation Spring 2023:

  1. Choose a Confirmation Name. To understand who is an appropriate choice for sponsor please download  How to Choose Your Confirmation Name.
  2. Choose a Sponsor.    Download  Qualifications of the Sponsor.
  3. Download and fill out the Information Gathering Sheet; then use it to fill out
    the Application for Confirmation (click here).
  4. Attend the YouCon event on August 5 and 6 as your Confirmation Retreat.  Confirmation candidates who have filled out the application are automatically registered for YouCon.
  5. Attend ONE of the following Sponsor/Candidate Sessions:  Wednesday, September 28 from 6:30 pm -8:30pm, OR Saturday, October 1 from 11:00 am -1:00pm. Both sessions to be held in the School Gym and Cafeteria. Please see info below.
  6. Attend the Mass of Enrollment on Sunday, October 23 at 12:30 pm (Optional, but encouraged)
  7. Complete 15 service hours and 4 faith experiences.
  8. Attend Confirmation Interviews: Saturday, March 25 from 9:00 am - 12 noon, and on Wednesday, March 29 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Gathering Rooms.  Interviews take approximately 15 minutes and are for the candidate ONLY. Sign-up will come out in March update email.  
  9. Attend Confirmation Rehearsal, Dates TBA
  10. Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation: Confirmation will be held on Wednesday, May 24 and on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Both Masses will be at 7:00 pm with Bishop Michael W. Fisher presiding. To know which night you have been assigned, please see below:

    Candidates with last names beginning with (A-G) = Wednesday, May 24
    Candidates with last names beginning with (H-Z) = Thursday, May 25

SPONSOR/CANDIDATE SESSIONS: There are two date options.  Please attend only ONE session,
Wednesday, September 28 from 6:30 pm -8:30pm, OR Saturday, October 1 from 11:00 am -1:00pm.
Both sessions to be held in the School Gym and Cafeteria. The candidate is required to attend with either their sponsor or a parent.
Please click here to sign up for the Sponsor/Candidate Session.   

For each session:
•  Please eat before coming to the session (especially the Saturday session) as food will not be provided.
•  Please bring a pen or pencil to write with.



If you have any questions or concerns, please direct those to Catherine Wadhams, Coordinator of Confirmation, at cwadhams@stgregs.org or call 688-5760.
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Confirmation 2024

Young parishioners who are currently completing their 8th grade year should register in the Fall with the Family Faith Formation Office to begin their Confirmation journey.

For those attending a Catholic High School in September 2022: 
Please register with the FFF Office in September 2022 so that you will be included on all sacramental mailings and information. Please download the form and return it to the FFF Office by September 1, 2022.        Download the Catholic School Registration Form

For those attending a public or secular private high school in September:
Please register for one of the Level I (Gr 9) Family Faith Formation classes offered; we offer a Weekly and a Monthly FFF option.       Click here to find out more about the Program Options.

If you have any questions or concerns, please direct those to Catherine Wadhams, Coordinator of Confirmation, at cwadhams@stgregs.org or call 688-5760.

Confirmation 2025

Attention all parishioner families with 8th graders: The Confirmation process starts in Grade 9. All parishioner families with 8th graders who will be seeking Confirmation during high school are asked to attend a Confirmation Information Meeting in the school cafeteria. There are two options: Tuesday, May 30 from 7:00-8:00 PM OR Wednesday, June 7 from 7:00-8:00 PM. This meeting is for both Catholic and Public school students. RSVP not required. Contact Family Faith Formation if unable to attend: mruszala@stgregs.org or (716) 688-5760, ext. 358

Please note: this is for ALL current 8th graders, regardless of whether they are Public or Catholic school students. Youth at our parish typically receive Confirmation in the spring of Grade 10, but the Confirmation formation process begins the fall of Grade 9. There is a distinct journey for Catholic school and public school students for faith formation or religious instruction, but all come together for the sacrament and specific preparation events and activities through the parish. 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions and know that you are in our prayers.

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We are thrilled to congratulate the 106 young men and women who received the Sacrament of Confirmation over two days, on May 11 and 12. Congratulations and God Bless you all. We pray that God will bless your life, protect you and fill your hearts with happiness.

 


 



 



 

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