• The Preparation:
• Candidates must be in 7th grade or older
• Classes time and day: They will be held a couple times a month on Sundays after the 10:30 mass -12:00 pm -- 1:30 pm. (Snacks will be provided by parents.) Full Calendar will be provided at the orientation.
• Required Meetings outside of the Sunday classes: 
• Beginning afternoon of reflection on Sunday September 28th 10:30 -- 3:00p. Attend mass and lunch is Included
• A field trip to St. James Cathedral. Sunday November 2nd: 11:30 -- 5:00pm. v
• Closing day retreat on Saturday January 10, 2026, 8:30 am - 6:00pm at St. Jude in Redmond.  (These times include attending the 5pm mass at St. Jude that day)
• Confirmation will be celebrated at St. Jude Church in Redmond on Saturday January 31st at the 5pm mass.
• You must provide a copy of your Baptism Certificate if the candidate was not baptized at Holy Innocents.
• The sponsor must be a fully initiated Catholic which means they are Baptized, had First Communion and are Confirmed.

What is the Cost of the Preparation?

While we do not charge for the celebration of sacraments, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds, we do ask for a financial fee of $75 per candidate for Holy Innocents and St. Anthony candidates. ($95 for outside of parish) this covers, textbook, a journal, supplies and the retreat.

Confirmation Schedule 2025 – 2026

Promoting discipleship as the expectation for life after Confirmation

Orientation Meeting with Fr. Johnson – Wednesday September 10,2025

Sunday September 28^th -- 10:30 – 3:00pm   Lunch included “Kick-Off” (Lessons 1 – Confirmed in the Spirit & 2 Confirmed in Discipleship)

·        Attend the 10:30 mass

·        Lunch

Sunday October 12^th - 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm (Lesson 3 Confirmed in Faith with Fr. Johnson)

·          Must have the name of our sponsor and their contact information

Sunday October 26^th – 12 noon-1:30 pm  (Lesson 4 -Confirmed in Love)

Sunday November 2^nd – Field Trip to St. James Cathedral, Seattle  11:30am – 5:15pm

·        Agenda for the day: 11:30 meet for lunch in the hall; 12noon – Pick Saints Name; 1pm –Intro to St. James; 1:30pm – Depart for St. James; 2:15pm – Discover the Cathedral on your own; 3pm – Formal Tour; 4pm –Evening Prayer (Vespers) 4:30pm – Depart for Holy Innocents

·        Must have your Baptism Certificate Turned in by today

Sunday November 16^th 12noon – 1:30 pm –  (Lesson 7 – Confirmed in Witness)

Sunday December 7^th – 12 noon – 1:30 pm   (Lesson 6 – Confirmed in the Church)

Merry Christmas Happy New Year Merry Christmas Happy New Year

 Saturday January 10^th, 2026, Closing Day Retreat at St. Jude, Redmond 8:30 am – 6pm

Our closing retreat will be with the candidates of St. Jude and will focus on the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit. (Lesson 5 – Confirmed in Holiness) Lunch will be included, and we will end our time together by attending the 5pm mass at St. Jude. Families are welcome to attend mass with us.

Sunday January 25^th 12 noon – 1:30pm (Lesson 8 –Confirmed in Grace - Last Class)

***Confirmation Celebration Saturday January 31^st, 2026, at St. Jude in Redmond.

****Rehearsal will be on Friday January 30^th at 7pm at St. Jude