Confirmation Program 2026–2027
We are pleased to welcome your child to our Confirmation preparation program.
The Sacrament of Confirmation strengthens the grace received at Baptism and equips young Catholics to live and witness their faith with courage through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Classes take place on Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please mark the following dates in your calendar and plan to attend, as all sessions are mandatory.
There will be 7 classes, and 3 of them require the mandatory attendance of at least one parent. Please note that grandparents, siblings, and other relatives may not attend the parent sessions.
Registration opens on July 10, 2026 and closes September 11, 2026
We accept baptized Catholic children who attend the two Catholic elementary schools affiliated with St. Joseph the Worker Parish (Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Joseph the Worker School). We also welcome children from other Catholic and non-Catholic schools who provide a letter of permission from their pastor.
Please note that attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Missing more than one session and failing to make up the missed class may result in the sacrament being postponed.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE
The candidate for Confirmation is expected to have a sponsor who will serve as a role model and companion in the Catholic faith.
A sponsor must:
- Be a fully initiated Catholic (having received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion).
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Be a practising Catholic who lives in accordance with the teachings of the Church and is in good standing under Church law.
- Be capable of fulfilling the spiritual responsibilities of a sponsor.
Whenever possible, the Church encourages the candidate to choose one of their baptismal godparents as their Confirmation sponsor. This highlights the close connection between the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.
Parents may not serve as Confirmation sponsors for their own children.
The schedule published on this page reflects the program that St. Joseph the Worker Parish is able to offer this year. Families who already know that they will be away during several sessions, or who find that these dates do not fit their schedule, are welcome to explore preparation programs offered by other parishes.
Should you wish to register your child in another parish, the Pastor will be happy to provide any required letter of permission or documentation.
Confirmation classes schedule
Thursday, September 17, 2026 – 7:30 p.m. Parents’ Information Night (Mandatory Parent Attendance)
Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - The Holy Spirit
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Baptismal Identity (Mandatory Parent Attendance)
Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Saturday, November 21, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Mission and Discipleship
Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - The Church (Mandatory Parent Attendance)
Saturday, December 19, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Christian Witness
Saturday, January 16, 2027 – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Final Preparation for Confirmation (Mandatory Parent Attendance)
Thursday, January 21, 2027 – Rehearsal - (Mandatory Parents, Sponsor and Candidates Attendance)
Confirmation Mass date will be announced after registration is completed.
We look forward to accompanying your children and family as they prepare to receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
