Confirmation
About Confirmation at Seton
Confirmation seals our life of faith in Jesus. Its signs are the laying on of hands on a person's head, most often by a bishop, and the anointing with oil. Like Baptism, Confirmation is received only once.
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Preparation for Confirmation at Seton is dependent on the age of the person seeking to be confirmed.
Youth (Grades 11-12)
Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation Preparation is available for teens in 11th and 12th grade. Preparation begins in September and ends in April.
While preparing for Confirmation, candidates will strengthen their relationship with Jesus, deepen their prayer life, expand their understanding of the Catholic faith, enjoy fellowship with each other and the wider Seton community, and seek out their God-given purpose. Youth will also experience a Confirmation retreat and other faith formation activities such as service projects, social gatherings, and at-home activities.
Session Details
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What: Confirmation Preparation
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Who: 11th and 12th graders
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When: Sundays from 6:00 to 7:30pm, September through April
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How Often: Two to three times per month
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Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
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Confirmation retreat date: TBA
Confirmation Mass celebration date: April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm
Getting Started and Important Dates
Confirmation Guide for 2025-2026
The 2025-26 Confirmation Guide is your comprehensive resource for getting started. It provides clear instructions, helpful tips, and detailed guidance on the next steps to ensure you're on the right track. Click the button below to download your copy and begin your journey with confidence!
Adults
Sacramental Preparation
If you are an adult who has been baptized and raised in the Catholic Church but has not yet been Confirmed, you are invited to join us to prepare to receive the Sacrament. Once each year, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton facilitates an approximately ten-session preparation process, leading to celebration of the Sacrament at our Easter Vigil.
If you have never been baptized, were baptized in another Christian church and now wish to come into full communion with the Catholic Church, or were baptized in the Catholic Church but were not raised in the faith and are seeking to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, please contact Sue Switalski.
