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FAQ’s on Confirmation

What do I wear for Confirmation?

Young Women are to wear dresses that are appropriate for Mass. The length cannot be shorter than 2 inches above the knee. The dress must be modest and have a back and sleeves. (No backless or sleeveless dresses will be permitted.) You are not limited to any color or pattern. Nice skirts with blouses that fit the above description are also permitted. Please wear dress shoes; no sports shoes.

Young Men are to wear dress slacks with an appropriate shirt and tie. Please wear dress shoes; no sports shoes.

What if my sponsor cannot come to rehearsal or Confirmation?

Any adult may fill in for the sponsor at the rehearsal. A proxy for the Confirmation Mass should meet the same requirements as a sponsor.

What is the Confirmation Retreat about?

The Confirmation Retreat is a day of prayer and activities to prepare candidates spiritually for reception of the sacrament. There will be an opportunity for the candidates and their families to go to Mass at the end of the Retreat.

May we take pictures in church?

NO! Because we do not wish to distract from the solemnity of the conferral of Confirmation, no cameras (still or video) are allowed in church during Mass. You may take pictures after Mass and the bishop will be available for individual pictures with the newly confirmed at the reception in Flaherty Hall following Mass.

What happens at the Confirmation interview?

Prior to Confirmation, each candidate will have a ten minute interview. This is not a test. The purpose of the interview is simply to meet each candidate and discuss how the candidate has prepared for the sacrament and how he/she plans to continue to grow in the Catholic faith.

Where do I turn in my service hours, letter requesting Confirmation, etc?

You can give it to your teacher in class or drop it in the Faith Formation office. (Please ask that it be put into Nina’s box.) If you are turning in your letter requesting Confirmation, you can send it to Nina at nina@saintlukemclean.org. Please make sure it is written in Microsoft Word or another recognizable program.