Confirmation preparation is a two year formation in which 7th and 8th graders explore their relationship with Christ, their Catholic Faith, and what it means to be a Confirmed Catholic and disciple of Christ.  The Confirmandi (those preparing for Confirmation) are asked to complete a number of formation experiences to guide them in their spirituality, in their participation in their parish community, and in their service of others.

All 7th graders seeking Confirmation must be registered in CCF or at OLGC School. If you have a 7th grader attending another Catholic School, please email Derek Rogers at youth@olgcva.org.

The Confirmation Meeting for 7th graders seeking Confirmation and their parents takes place every year in January. All 7th grade CCF and OLGC School families will receive details via email.

What books are used to prepare for Confirmation? Students prepare for this sacrament using Confirmation from RCL Benziger. As determined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), this text has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church as of April 4, 2011.

(In Grade 7, remote catechesis for Confirmation takes place, followed by immediate or proximate catechesis for Confirmation in Grade 8.)

Questions? Derek Rogers, Director of Youth Ministry, youth@olgcva.org.

High School Teenagers who have otherwise not missed much time in faith formation/religious education and who wish to be confirmed participate in a weekly Youth Ministry event, attend the Spring Youth Ministry Retreat, take a 4-week course on the Sacrament of Confirmation offered during Lent or the Easter Season, and participate in service. Confirmation is usually celebrated on the Feast of Pentecost at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington.

What books are used to prepare for Confirmation? Students in the Pentecost Confirmation Preparation explore this sacrament using Confirmed in the Spirit from Loyola Press. As determined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), this text has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church as of January 31, 2020.

Contact: Derek Rogers, Director of Youth Ministry, youth@olgcva.org.

For those Adults who have been well formed in the Catholic Faith and are still in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation, we will offer a Confirmation Course in the Spring of every year to prepare adults to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation with the Bishop at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More on Pentecost Sunday. 

Contact: Barb Steele at rcia@olgcva.org,