What is Confirmation?

Confirmation is a strengthening of "baptismal grace" (CCC 1285) whereby one becomes a public witness of the Catholic faith. Confirmation is considered one of the sacraments of Christian initiation and ministered by the bishop. Confirmation preparation is important in helping the baptized understand the full meaning and gift of the graces received, particularly in relation to the Holy Spirit, so that they might be strengthened to go out and proclaim the good news. 

Requirements

1) Parishioners who attend Sunday Mass and are known to our Rector Msgr. O'Connor (this is a requirement for our program)

2) Confirmandi must be in Middle School (12-14 years old)

3) A copy of the Confirmandi's Baptismal Certificate ready the 1st day of class

4) A fee of $100/child. Please make checks payable to St. Mary's Cathedral and write in the memo: "Confirmation" with your child(ren)'s name(s)

5) For Confirmation Sponsors: a signed letter of good standing from the sponsor's Pastor. Sponsors should be a practicing Catholic - meaning he or she attends Sunday Mass and follows the Precepts of the Catholic Church. 

Confirmation Program 

Confirmation for the 2024-2025 academic year will be offered starting in October 2024 and will run through May 2025.  We will be using the Chosen Program from Ascension Press, and will be having classes on Sundays from 9:45am-10:45am, excepting holidays. Confirmandi and their parents are encouraged to join us at the 11:00am Mass. 

Please check out our bulletins for more information as we get closer to the Fall.  For more information, or if you're interested in registering your child, please contact Jenna Slotnick at jslotnick@cathedralpdx.org or (503)-770-4791.