CONFIRMATION

“‘Peace be with you.

As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’

And when he had said this,

he breathed on them and said to them,

‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”

— John 20:21–22

Confirmation strengthens (“confirms”) the grace of Baptism with a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Aided by this sacrament, a confirmed Catholic is joined more closely to the Church, and is empowered to be a more effective witness of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Confirmation Preparation:

Confirmation preparation is open to those who are 15 and in the 10th grade at the time of preparation. To be confirmed, the person must already be baptized in the Catholic Church and attend either high school youth ministry or a Catholic school. In addition, all candidates must attend a series of preparation meetings for Confirmation (Please See the Confirmation letter with Meeting Schedule below).

REGISTRATION FOR FIRST COMMUNION FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR IS NOW CLOSED. REGISTRATION WILL REOPEN IN FALL 2025

Confirmation Sponsors:

Each sponsor for youth confirmation must complete a Confirmation Sponsor Attestation Form. This applies to sponsors who are parishioners of St. Benedict Parish, reside within the Richmond Diocese but attend a different parish, or reside outside of the Richmond Diocese. Click here to access the form and FAQ's. Please return forms to the parish office, attention Trevor Hamilton.

For more information, contact Trevor Hamilton, Assistant Director of Evangelization and Catechesis (thamilton@saintbenedictparish.org).