Sacrament of Confirmation
Requirements for Candidates for Confirmation 2026 – 2027
Complete the Registration package along with the Sponsor form, and return the documents to the parish.
Preparation Sessions
For the Grade 7 and Grade 8 candidates for Confirmation, in collaboration with St Francis of Assisi Catholic School, preparation learning sessions will be held during school hours, by Father John and Carole Madeley. The preparation sessions will start in January and end in May.
High school candidates will be able to attend sessions that will be held at the parish. The dates and time for these sessions will be determined in December.
Candidates are to attend the sessions, participate in the learning, and complete the homework questions that will follow each session.
Mass Journal
Candidates are to attend weekly mass at their parish. Candidates will be provided a Mass Journal. They are to answer the questions related to each of the five reflections on the Masses they attend. Candidates then submit them at the conclusion of the sacramental preparation program. Grade 7 and Grade 8 teachers will be provided with the Mass Journal to distribute to the candidates.
Saint Project
Candidates are to choose a “Saint” of their choice and prepare a poster board with interesting information related to their Saint. Candidates are to have their Saint project completed by the end of April 2027 and bring their poster to the Confirmation Retreat for presentation.
Apostolic Service Project - (Volunteer service)
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Candidates are to complete eight hours of volunteer service for the Apostolic Service Project. Candidates will be provided with a form to log their volunteer activities and the hours they accomplished. The log of their activities and hours will be required to be submitted by April 2027, as part of their sacramental preparation program.
Suggestions for where candidates can look to do volunteer hours
Volunteer Service Hours – Contacts and Suggestions
Children’s Liturgy – Mrs Samulski susan.samulski@gmail.com
St Vincent de Paul – Mr. Samulski ambrose.samulski@gmail.com
Coffee social after Sunday 9am mass – Mrs McGrath paulamcgrath1@hotmail.com
Free baby sitting for your family or friends
Visit a senior in a retirement home or long term care.
Clarington East Food Bank – date and sort food donations claringtoneastfoodbank@gmail.com contact Susan Pascoe
Volunteer coach, assisting coach….
Retreat Date
In May with Fr. John and Carole, to be held at the school – it will be 2 hours The Candidates will also go to Confession at this retreat. High school candidates will also have a Retreat in May, held at the parish.
Letter to the Bishop
Candidates are to draft a letter to the Bishop expressing their faith and reasons for seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation.
They are to bring the draft letter to one of the preparation sessions (March or early April 2027) for review.
They are to finalize their letter to His Excellency and submit if to Fr. John in April during one of the preparation sessions. The parish will send all of the candidates’ letters together to His Excellency.
Sacrament of Confirmation Celebration
Our Bishop will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Thursday May 20th, 2027, at 7pm. Parents, Sponsors, family members are invited to attend.
How else can we help?
If you do not feel ready to come to one of our services, you can join one of our Groups to learn about one of the topics presented, or simply request our Prayer Group to pray for any concern you have.
