Confirmation

Confirmation Date:  Confirmation Mass will be Monday October 30, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

Fecha de Confirmación: La misa de confirmación será el lunes 30 octubre de 2023 a las 7:00 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions About Confirmation 

When does my child prepare for Confirmation?

Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins is the fall of 7th grade and the children are confirmed in the fall of 8th grade.  There is a meeting for all parents of first-year students in October.  All necessary paperwork will be distributed to parents at that time. Confirmation students should review and know these prayers in preparation for entering the program. Prayers to Know Before Entering Seventh Grade  

When is Confirmation?

Confirmation at St. Leo the Great is typically held in the fall.   

How long does Confirmation last?

Confirmation will last about an hour.

Will there be a reception?

  Yes. There will be a reception in the school gym following the Mass.

How should my child dress?

Wearing of robes by the Confirmation candidates will determined at a later date. Please make certain your child dresses in appropriate church clothing underneath the robe.  Boys are to wear dress pants, dress shoes, shirts, and ties.  Girls are to wear modest dresses, skirts or dress slacks with blouses, and dress shoes, with minimal and tasteful jewelry and makeup.  

Can we take pictures? 

Any pictures taken during the Mass are to be from a respectful distance and not during the Readings, Homily, Anointing of the candidates, or the consecration of the Eucharist.  There will be an opportunity to take individual pictures with the Bishop at the reception.

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