Confirmation for Teens

Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation.  The other two are Baptism and Eucharist.  It is the sacrament that celebrates the presence of God’s special strength and gifts in a baptized person.  Confirmation is important because it helps the person become a better Christian by bearing witness to the Lord and by growing in faith.  It also helps a person meet the challenges in life with strength, wisdom, and courage given by the Holy Spirit.

For Youth, grades 7-12, wanting to receive Confirmation, preparation classes will begin this fall.  The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place at Sacred Heart Church in the spring of 2027. For more information, please contact Kelsey Heintz, Pastoral Assistant for Middle School Youth Ministry.

Preparation for Confirmation

Our Sacrament of Confirmation preparation program centers on a series of transformative retreats rather than traditional weekly classes.  These retreats cover all essential topics required by the Archdiocese of Seattle while offering our youth meaningful opportunities to strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ.  Through this immersive retreat experience, our 7th graders preparing for Confirmation will participate in:

• In-depth Exploration: Each retreat will explore key aspects of our faith, guided by Catholic teachings and tradition.
• Community Building: At the first retreat, each Confirmation candidate will join a small group led by a dedicated leader who will support them throughout the year. These groups will meet at least three additional times outside the retreats to build friendships and offer further opportunities for spiritual growth and encouragement among peers.
• Personal Encounter: We strive to create an environment where each participant can encounter Christ personally through prayer, reflection, and the sacraments. Developing this relationship with Christ is central to Sacrament preparation, as it is the most important relationship in one’s life.

2026-2027 Confirmation Program

Registration for Sacred Heart and Saint Monica's 2026–2027 Confirmation Preparation Program is now open! The deadline for registration is September 11!

Click here for the 2026-2027 Saint Monica and Sacred Heart Confirmation Registration Form. If you have any questions about Confirmation or registration, please email them to Kelsey Heintz and Sharon Phillips, the Confirmation Coordinators for St. Monica Parish and Sacred Heart Parish, at confirmation@sacredheart.org.

Attendance Requirement: This Confirmation Program is a retreat and small group-based program. Due to how few meetings we have in the year, your child must be present at all retreats and may only miss one small group meeting. Please ensure that all of the 2026-2027 program year dates are in marked in your calendar:

• Mandatory Parent Info meeting: Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Moore Theater at Sacred Heart
• Retreat #1: Sunday, September 13, 2026
• *Small Group #1: October 3–10, 2026
• Retreat #2: Sunday November 1, 2026
• *Small Group #2: December 5–12, 2026
• Retreat #3: Sunday January 24, 2027
• *Small Group #3: February 27–March 6, 2027
• Retreat #4: Saturday, April 10–Sunday, April 11, 2027 (Overnight)
• Confirmation Rehearsal: Day before Confirmation, TBD May 2027
• Confirmation Mass: TBD May 2027

*The small group meetings will be planned for some time within the week listed above. Small groups are 1–2 hour meetings with their small group leader, these meetings are planned with the whole group to pick a day that works best for everyone.

For more information, please contact:  Kelsey Heintz, Pastoral Assistant for Middle School Youth Ministry.