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.

Confirmandi preparing for Confirmation in the Fall of 2020:

Below you will find all of the forms referenced during the Parent/Candidate Meeting on 1/5/20. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Winkler de Bernardo.

• Confirmation 2020 Timeline
• Form 1A. Confirmation Info Form: Due Feb. 1, 2020
• Form 1B. Parent Volunteer Form: Due April 1, 2020
• Confirmation Virtual Retreat. July 23, 2020. More details coming soon!
• Form 2A. Confirmation Name (Saint)/Sponsor Info: Due July. 1, 2020
• Confirmation Formation Checklist
• Adoration Log: Due April 2021
• Liturgical Service Hours Log: Due April 2021
• OLGC Parish Community Service Log: Due April 2021
• Local VA Community Service Log: Due April 2021
• Confirmation FAQs
• Confirmation Formation Process
• Confirmation Pledge
• Choosing a Confirmation Name
• Choosing a Confirmation Sponsor

Sponsor Eligibility Form/ Letter of Good Standing: Due Aug. 1, 2020

Confirmation will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2020.  Please see your Confirmation folder for your Mass assignment.

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.)

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: Amy Winkler, Director of Faith Formation, 703.896.7414

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: Amy Winkler, Director of Faith Formation, 703.896.7414