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. 
 
Please click links below for information:
All programs require that a parent attend the parent orientation session and the preparation sessions with the child.
 

Program Orientation for Parents and Candidates – January 28, 2026 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Schedule for Catechism Classes – all classes from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

February 4, 2026 Class 1

February 11, 2026 Class 2

March 11, 2026 Class 3

March 18, 2026 Class 4

March 25, 2026 Class 5

April 15, 2026 Class 6

April 22, 2026 Class 7

April 29, 2026 Class 8

May 9, 2026 from 10 am – 3 pm (Retreat and Confessions)

Confirmation Mass on May 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm

The fee for the Confirmation preparation program is $50 for each child.
 
 

Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults (Ages 16+) is OPEN for Registration

Spring 2025 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

Confirmation Mass on November 23, 2025 at 4:30pm