Confirmation (Youth)

Students seeking Confirmation must enroll in a Catholic School or the School of Religion (SOR) program at Curé of Ars. 

According to our diocesan guidelines, the Sacrament of Confirmation is generally conferred upon parish students in their 8 th grade year. However, our parish welcomes students in High School to receive Confirmation, as well.

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. Confirmation brings Catholics a deepening of baptismal grace and unites us more firmly to Christ. Similar to Baptism, it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit and leaves an indelible mark on the soul. The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit received through Confirmation are Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Fortitude or Courage, Counsel, Piety or Love, and Fear of the Lord.

During Confirmation prep, students will choose a Sponsor and a Patron Saint name. The primary responsibility of the sponsor is to provide prayerful support and guidance to the candidate in his or her Christian walk. By choosing a saint’s name, you are asking him or her to pray for you in a special way.

To register for the School of Religion and Sacraments, please go to https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/e3409744-f3fd-4187-876b-00079bb06e27   

If your student in High School is interested in receiving Confirmation or you have general questions regarding Confirmation, please contact Bernadette Myers at bernadettemyers@cureofars.com or 913-521-9361.

**All School of Religion students planning to be confirmed should be registered for Confirmation in addition to SOR Classes. Registration begins online on July 5. 

**Curé of Ars 8th grade students preparing for Confirmation are automatically registered and fees are collected during the School enrollment process.

updated on 8/08/2023

Schedule of Meetings & Events
All Sessions will be held in the Church

**Parents or other adults may substitute for Sponsor.

2023

September
9/10 – Parent/Guardian & Candidate Session #1, 3:00-4:15 pm


October
10/15 – Confirmation Retreat for Candidate & Sponsor 1:00-4:00 pm
November
11/5 – Candidate & Sponsor Session #2, 3:00-4:15 pm

2024

February
2/25 – Candidate & Sponsor Session #3 & Practice for Rite, 3:00-4:30 pm 
   
March
3/4 – Rite of Confirmation with Abbot Albers, 7:00 pm