Come Holy Spirit! Confirmation completes the sacraments of initiation, strengthening us as we strive to be disciples of Christ. The graces given in baptism are sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
At St. Gabriel, students typically receive the sacrament of Confirmation in 9th grade. Important information about the preparation process and registration is below - including fee information.
Students must be registered parishioners of St. Gabriel Church to participate.
We expect Confirmation to take place in May, with preparation beginning in October. We meet most Sundays from 3:00-4:30pm.
For information about being confirmed as an adult, contact Dr. David Glasow here.
Confirmation is the beginning of a deeper life in Christ. Our desire at St. Gabriel is to offer youth the opportunity to understand that they belong to a story - God's story. We will journey this year, in community, to discover questions about our faith, belonging, and a personal relationship with our Lord.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church lists five effects of this outpouring of the Sacrament. (see CCC 1303):
This year has been carefully designed to address and answer your teen’s fundamental questions about life, and to challenge him or her to embrace a life of faith.
Families must be registered parishioners of St. Gabriel Catholic Church to participate.
Current 9th grade students are eligible if they have been:
Confirmation candidates must submit a copy of their baptismal certificate to [email protected] |
Current 9th through 12th grade students who need to receive all of the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation) need to contact Lauren Piercefield here.
For the 2024-2025 school year, we will meet in in-home sessions most Sundays from 3:00-4:30 pm, starting in October. There will be an at-home activity to complete during the month of September.
Confirmation Parent Meeting
Sunday, September 8
3:00-4:30 pm
St. Gabriel Cafeteria
OR
Monday, September 9
6:30-8:00 pm
St. Gabriel Cafeteria
High-School Youth Ministry Kick-off (All high school teens invited!)
Sunday, September 15
Join us for the 5:00 pm Mass
then head to St. Gabriel School 6:30-8:00 pm
Sunday Confirmation Small-group Sessions
begin October 13
and meet 3:00-4:30 pm
Click here for the 2024-2025 calendar
We value the importance of authentic friendship and deeper conversations. Meeting in a welcoming space, like a coffee shop or parishioner’s home, allows us to get comfortable and ask honest questions about our faith. This walk of discipleship is meant to be done in community.
With the help of amazing core leaders and host-homes that are all safe-environment approved, our goal is that these small groups give teens the space to process our rich Catholic faith and journey together in discipleship.
The Confirmation Retreat will take place February 28-March 2 2025, at Caraway Conference Center in Sophia, NC. This weekend is a necessary and wonderful component of the Confirmation program. This is an opportunity for teens to get away from their day-to-day distractions and be in a space that allows us to encounter God in brand new ways. This retreat will deepen friendships and help us to reignite a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
View last year’s Confirmation retreat video here.
8th graders and their families are expected to be actively involved in the parish and sacramental life. Teens are invited and highly encouraged to participate in Edge activities to build community and journey together in discipleship. Click here for more information about Edge.
Confirmation candidates must submit a copy of their baptismal certificate by December 8, 2024.
Please submit copy to [email protected]
If your child was baptized at St. Gabriel, you do not need to submit a copy.
Who can be a sponsor? A sponsor must be a faithful, practicing, confirmed, and mature Catholic, who is at least 16 years of age, and is in good standing with the Church. According to Canon Law, parents cannot serve as a sponsor for their child.
Need help choosing a sponsor? Candidates may use this online worksheet to assist them in identifying an individual who would be a good choice as a spiritual mentor who is willing to share his/her faith and meets the above requirements.
Diocesan Sponsor Suitability Form for Confirmation: Due December 8, 2024
Download, print, and complete the Diocesan Sponsor Eligibility Form (needs to be signed by sponsor's parish). Return to St. Gabriel Catholic Church per form instructions by December 8, 2024. You may also scan and email the completed form to [email protected] |
Each candidate must complete a 250 to 300 word reflection paper on the life of a saint. Traditionally, the candidate takes the name of the saint for their confirmation name. This name is used by the bishop during the Rite of Confirmation.
Email saint essay to [email protected]
Please include Confirmation Candidate's first and last name, along with the Saint they have chosen.
Due March 16, 2025