Confirmation
As Catholics we grow in grace, just as we physically grow from childhood, through adolescence, into adulthood. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the spiritual equivalent of the physical growth process. Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace, making the recipient “more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.” Once confirmed, a Catholic is considered a true witness of Christ, and so is more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285)
Who can be confirmed, and what is required of a candidate for Confirmation?
Any Catholic Christian who has received the sacrament of Baptism and is in the “state of grace” can be admitted to Confirmation. To be “in the state of grace” means not to have committed any serious sin (mortal sin). – YOUCAT 206
In the Archdiocese of Edmonton, most young people receive the sacrament when they are 11-12 years old.
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All programs require that a parent attend the parent orientation session and the preparation sessions with the child.
For Children Aged 12-16 (must be 12 yrs before August 11th)
Sacramental Requirement: All registrants must have received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist prior to the start of the Summer Intensive. No sacramental accommodations will be available during the summer program.
Catechism classes schedule (5 sessions)
Aug 11 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Child & Parent Orientation
Aug 17 – Aug 21: Catechetical classes from Monday – Friday 10 am – 2:30 pm
Aug 11 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Child & Parent Orientation
Aug 17 – Aug 21: Catechetical classes from Monday – Friday 10 am – 2:30 pm
(Monday – Thursday – Children to bring bagged lunch and drink;
Friday – Lunch provided by St. Thomas More)
Aug 21: Confessions from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Confirmation Mass on Aug 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Kindly submit a $50 registration fee by e-transfer to stm.etransfer@caedm.ca
Special Note:
Parent Participation: While parent attendance at preparation sessions is not mandatory for the Summer Program only, parents are warmly encouraged and always welcome to attend if their schedule allows.
Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults (Ages 16+) is OPEN for Registration – Spring 2026
Spring 2026 Adult Confirmation
May 5 Catechesis 7 pm – 9 pm
May 9 Confession Retreat 9:30 am and Confessions at 1 pm
May 19 Catechesis 7 pm – 9 pm
May 23 Catechesis for those needing First Holy Communion 11 am – 12:30 pm
May 24 Confirmation Mass at 3 pm
This preparation is for baptized, catechized, Catholic adults (age 16+).
For an unbaptized person, or a baptized person who is not yet Catholic, please call the office to learn more about our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (“RCIA“)