Confirmation brings to completion the grace received through baptism and are more perfectly bound to the Church, enriched by the strength of the Holy Spirit. This gift conforms believers more fully to Christ and strengthens them to bear witness to Christ.
Confirmation preparation begins in Sixth Grade bringing together families in formation, youth ministry and workshops/retreats Reception of the sacrament takes place during the Eighth Grade year.
Confirmation Preparation and 6-8th grade Youth Ministry will meet prior to the Sunday 6:00 PM Mass. Meetings will begin in October 2023.
Children older than 8th grade and adults also in need of Confirmation, should contact the parish office.
For more information, please contact jgindhart@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Sacramental Preparation Calendar
February 26 6:30 – 7:30 PM Reconciliation Prep Session
March 16 10:30 – 11:15 AM OR 12:30 – 1:15 PM Service Project
March 19 6:30 – 8:30 PM Confirmation Prep Meeting (8th Grade)
March 19 6:30 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation at MOS OR
March 26 6:30 – 8:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. John
April 6 4:30 – 5:30 PM Family Faith Formation – Triduum Prep session
April 9 6:30 – 7:30 PM Family Faith Formation – Triduum Prep session
April 16 6:30 – 8:30 PM Confirmation Prep Meeting (8th Grade)
April 27 4:30 – 5:45 PM First Communion Prep Session OR
April 30 6:30 – 7:30 PM First Communion Prep Session
May 5 7:00 PM Confirmation Rehearsal
May 7 Sacrament of Confirmation