Confirmation
"Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds." (CCC 1316)
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At confirmation we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and confirm our baptismal promises. Greater awareness of the grace of the Holy Spirit is conferred through the anointing of chrism oil and the laying on of hands by the Bishop.​
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Anyone preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation needs sponsors and community support to help them grow in the faith. Sponsors must be at least 16 years old. They should be fully initiated Catholics in good standing meaning that they have received Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation. They are living their Christian vocation as a single person in chastity or they are validly married in the Catholic Church. (See a full list of Godparent requirements here.)
Confirmation for Teens (7-12th grade)
Our Confirmation program is intended for teens in 7th through 12th grade, who have been baptized in the Catholic Church. Unbaptized teens and teens baptized in other Christian traditions will need to register for the Order of Christian Initiation of Children (for those 12 years and under) or of Adults (for those 13 years and older). Please note that the links will redirect you to our "OCIC" and "OCIA" pages.
SPX School 7th & 8th Graders
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Students will receive instruction during school hours in the elective subject: "Confirmation Preparation." Students should enroll in the elective subject at school AND fill out the registration form bellow.
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Additionally, there will be:
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4 parent sessions that will take place on October 11th, November 15th, February 7th, and April 11th. All session will be at 2:20 PM in McMahon Hall.
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A 1-day retreat for both school and parish wide students. The retreat will take place on a Saturday in the spring.
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A general rehearsal the Friday before Confirmation mass (May 2027).
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If the student has not received First Reconciliation/First Communion yet, they will need to receive additional instruction. Please contact Sr. Angelicah to schedule instruction. After preparation, the teen will receive First Communion during the Confirmation Mass.
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Attending Sunday mass is a requirement during this period, as is making confessions (reconciliation).​
Classes begin Sunday, October 4th at 2:20 PM
Non-SPX School Students
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Classes will be almost every Sunday at 2:20 PM in the Community Center.
Class duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes.​
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Additionally, there will be:
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4 parent sessions that will take place on October 11th, November 15th, February 7th, and April 11th. All session will be at 2:20 PM in McMahon Hall.
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A 1-day retreat for both school and parish wide students. The retreat will take place on a Saturday in the spring.
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A general rehearsal the Friday before Confirmation mass (May 2027).
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If the student has not received First Reconciliation/First Communion yet, they will receive instruction during Confirmation Preparation classes. The teen will receive First Communion during the Confirmation Mass.
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Attending Sunday mass is a requirement during this period, as is making confessions (reconciliation).​
Registrations Are Now Open!
Registration Fee:
$0 for St. Pius X School Students,
$120 for parishioners,
$150 non-parishioners.​
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*Please contact Sr. Angelicah at anjuguna@stpius.org if you have challenges with the class fee.*
Confirmation for Adults (18 years and older)
Classes Begin Sunday, October 4th at 9:15 AM
We offer Confirmation Preparation classes for adults aged 18 and older (post high-school) who have been baptized in the Catholic Church but have not received the sacrament of Confirmation. If you received First Communion at a young age, stopped practicing the faith, and are now seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, this class is for you. You will receive instruction (be catechized) alongside the OCIA students.
Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church. The other two are Baptism and First Communion.
Registrations Are Now Open!
Since you will receive instruction alongside the OCIA students, please register using the OCIA form.
Registration Fee:
$120 for parishioners,
$150 non-parishioners.​
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*Please contact Sr. Angelicah at anjuguna@stpius.org if you have challenges with the class fee.*
Questions? ¿preguntas?
Please email sacraments@stpius.org.
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Si tiene preguntas, envie un correo electrónico a sacraments@stpius.org.