Confirmed in the Spirit!
High School Confirmation Class
The three sacraments of initiation in the Catholic Church include Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Baptism is usually received in infancy. First Eucharist is received when a child reaches the age of reason, around the second grade. Confirmation, however, is received when the maturing Christian is ready and able to affirm his/her beliefs in Jesus Christ and his Church as a young adult.
Choosing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation as a junior in high school welcomes the Holy Spirit to strengthen and renew the gifts and graces received at Baptism. Confirmation helps a young person to face the challenges of a secular world with faith in Christ and conviction in his teachings. Confirmation is also necessary to become a godparent and for Christian marriage.

This Confirmation Program is for High School students beginning their Junior year, who are attending Catholic, private, or public schools. The immediate preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation assumes that the candidate has been learning about the Catholic faith at home, in Catholic religious education classes, and through parish celebrations of the liturgy. In preparing for Confirmation, candidates will review the Deposit of Faith given to us by Jesus and reflect on what the Catholic faith means to them on both a personal and a communal level.  For more information or to register for High School Confirmation, please contact our Director of Religious Education, Melanie S. Gaumond, at 504-766-8163 or [email protected]. for more information.

Registration: 
 If you will be a junior in high school for the 2026-27 school year and you desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please email our DRE , Melanie S. Gaumond, at [email protected] to request a registration form.  Registration forms are also available in the parish office. Once you have submitted a registration form, you will be contacted with more detailed information. On site Registration for Confirmation classes will take place in church after ALL Masses on August 29^th – 30^th.  

Young Adult Confirmation - 2026-2027
All high school juniors are encouraged to attend Confirmation classes at SMM.  Registration for Confirmation classes will take place after ALL masses on August 29^th – 30^th.   The cost of the program is $35.00 per candidate. 

A Parent Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 30^th at 7:15 pm in the Discipleship Center following 6:00 pm Mass. 

Classes will meet on Sunday nights after the 6:00 pm Mass from 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm in the Discipleship Center.  Please note: All Students are required to attend the 6:00 PM Mass on Scheduled Meeting Nights as part of their Confirmation preparation.  
CLASS DATES:
SEPTEMBER 13^TH                  SEPTEMBER 20^TH           OCTOBER 4^TH              
OCTOBER 11^TH                                NOVEMBER 8^TH               NOVEMBER 15^TH
DECEMBER 6^TH                     JANUARY 3^RD                    FEBRUARY 1^ST (PSR)     
 
CANDIDATE/SPONSOR MEETING: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 7:15 PM in the  DISCIPLESHIP CENTER after the 6:00 PM Mass
 
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: Saturday, January 23, 2027, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM in the Discipleship Center
 
CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL: TBA
CONFIRMATION: TBA
 
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES:
Each student must complete 5 Service Hours at St. Mary Magdalen before the Confirmation Retreat.  

For more information on High School Confirmation, please contact our Director of Religious Education, Melanie S. Gaumond, at 504-766-8163 or [email protected]. for more information.