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CONFIRMATION FORMATION EXPECTATIONS

All 7^th & 8^th grade Candidates are expected to attend either Family Faith Formation Sessions at St. Patrick Parish on Sunday evenings, twice a month, as per our Middle School Faith Formation Calendar, or York Catholic School for Confirmation Catechesis; and to attend Mass every Saturday evening or Sunday, as well as holy days of obligation.

All 8^th Grade Confirmation parents - need to register their children for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation - by Oct. 7, 2024  - Click for Registration.

All 8^th Grade Confirmation parents – whose children attend York Catholic or Other Schools are expected to attend two Confirmation Parent & Student Sessions:

• Confirmation Kick Off: Wed., Oct. 11, 2023, 5:30pm Mass followed by a Parent/Student session in Brenner Hall, 6-8pm, a simple dinner will be provided 
• Sunday, Jan 28, 2024,  5:00 pm Mass followed by a Parent/Student session in Brenner Hall, 6-8pm, a simple dinner will be provided.

All 8^th grade candidates will write the Bishop of Harrisburg and the Pastor on why they wish to be confirmed, answering all questions contained in the letter sample prompts.  Due March 2, 2024- Click for Bishop Letter

All 8^th grade candidates - from York Catholic & Public Schools – are expected to attend the Confirmation Retreat at St. Patrick Church, beginning in Brenner Hall, Sat. March 2, 2024, 11:00am – 5:30pm (to include joining parents at the 4:30pm Mass for the Rite of Enrollment)

All 8^th grade candidates and at least one parent – from York Catholic and Other Schools – are expected to attend together either the Opening of the Parish 40 Hours Sun. Mar. 17, 2024, at 11am Mass or the Closing of Parish 40 Hours Tues. Mar. 19, 2024, 7:00pm.

All 8^th grade candidates and sponsors complete the Candidate & Sponsor Conversations: by March 25, 2025. - Click for Conversation Guide

All 8th grade candidates will complete a total of 6 service projects (2 for church, 2 for community, 2 for family). Service reflection forms are due to the Faith Formation Office by March 25, 2025.  School service hours can count toward Confirmation Service projects, but candidates must submit a Confirmation service reflection sheet for each submitted project. Click for Service Form

All 8^th grade candidates, prior to confirmation, will be interviewed by the Parish Clergy to determine readiness for the Sacrament, date(s) TBA. 

Click Here for Pastoral Interview Questions

Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation  for the class of 2024-2025
 May 02, 2025
 2:00 pm