Confirmation

Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year program during the Wednesday CCD Program, 4:30 - 6:00 PM.

To register for CCD and Sacramental preparation, children must belong to families who are registered parishioners at Holy Rosary Church, regularly attending Sunday Mass, and known to the pastor.

Parish children seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation and who are 11 years old on September 1, will attend Confirmation I for their first year of preparation. After completing Confirmation I, they will continue on to Confirmation II. The Archdiocese sets the Confirmation date and place. As of this posting, that information is not available. If your child is older than 12 years old (as of September 1) but has not been confirmed, please email Mrs. Cary Schmidgall at cary@holyrosarypdx.org to determine class placement.

Parents must provide their child’s Baptism and First Communion certificates at the time of CCD registration, when entering Confirmation I. This can be brought to the office or emailed to the office at office@holyrosarypdx.org.

Children in Sacramental Preparation classes are expected to attend classes (missing three classes may result in having to repeat the class) and to regularly attend Mass at Holy Rosary on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

Requirements for Sacramental Preparation of Confirmation

  1. Be a Registered Parishioner at Holy Rosary Parish

  2. Attendance at weekly Sacramental Preparation Classes. After three absences, a student may be withdrawn from the program.

  3. Regular Attendance at Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation at Holy Rosary

  4. For Confirmation I:

    • Copy of Baptism and First Communion Certificate submitted at CCD registration

  5. For Confirmation II:

    • Complete the official Confirmation Registration Form through Flocknote (available after CCD registration closes) with $50 Program Fee

    • Participation in the Confirmation Retreat, Date and Place TBA

  6. The Following will be assigned and due as requested by Confirmation I and II Teachers:

    • Confirmation Sponsor Form

    • Confirmation Saint Name Worksheet

    • Essay: “Why Do I Want to Be Confirmed?”

Adults interested in Confirmation are encouraged to call the parish office.