Confirmation Preparation 2026
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2025: REGISTRATION FOR CONFIRMATION 2026 INFORMATION BELOW
WHY BE CONFIRMED?
After having received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, and Holy Communion, the last step to be fully initiated in the Catholic Church is to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. While the first three sacraments are particularly geared towards growing in personal holiness, Confirmation is fundamentally the sacrament that empowers us for mission. This means becoming a bold, fearless disciple of Jesus Christ working to bring the Good News of salvation to the world, which longs for peace, joy, hope, and truth.
Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation is an exciting step in one’s Christian journey. It also marks, not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter in one’s life. Our team at St. Maurice Parish is looking forward to cooperating with you and the Holy Spirit to help your child become the man or woman that God is calling them to be.
General Information
Who can register: Students in grades 6. Exceptions are made for children in higher grade levels if they did not receive Confirmation in grade 6.
Location: Online Form (see below on parish website for link)
Registration deadline: December 12, 2025.
REQUIRED MEETINGS:
NET Retreat: Tuesday January 13, 2026 from 10:00am-2:00pm:
To jumpstart our Confirmation preparations we are excited to announce that we will host a retreat day, put on by the National Evangelization Teams (NET) Ministry! This retreat is mandatory for all those wishing to receive Confirmatin at St. Maurice Parish. Those students who are registered at St. Gregory and St. John XXIII Schools are already scheduled to attend as part of their school day curriculum. For those students attending other schools, please let us know and we will provide you with a letter that requests your child's attendance at this retreat.
Confirmation Preparation Classes:
- Session 1: Sunday January 18, 2026
- Session 2: Sunday February 8, 2026
- Session 3: Sunday March 8, 2026
- Session 4: Sunday April 19, 2026
- Confirmation Mass & Rehearsal: Both dates to be confirmed once we hear back from the Bishop’s office. These could be weeknights. (Dates between May 25 and June 1, 2026.
Requirements
Child Attendance Requirements: The NET Retreat and each session are essential and integral to the program. Attendance at the NET Retreat and ALL sessions is mandatory, so please reserve the dates above in your calendars far in advance, and plan to remain flexible and in the Ottawa area between May 25 and the end of June, until the dates for the Rehearsal and Confirmation Mass are confirmed. (Certain exceptions for up to one missed session can be made, if arrangements are made prior with the coordinator.)
In the case of an absence from a session due to a serious scheduling conflict, illness or emergency, the parent assumes the responsibility to contact the coordinator to discuss the next steps. This will include making-up for a missed session at home. An unjustified absence could result in being unable to complete the program and in delaying the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Part of a Lifelong Journey of Faith
Registering your child to receive the sacrament of Confirmation is not just a registration for a class or one time event, but a special part of their lifelong journey in the Catholic faith. Receiving Confirmation is meant to be a celebration within the broader context of daily prayer, weekly Mass attendance (which is expected of all Catholics), yearly reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation and a continued commitment to growing in and practicing the faith.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to integrate into your family rhythm a weekly Mass time that will work for you, if this is not already something that you do.
At St. Maurice, we would love to help you integrate our welcoming faith community!
Simply get in touch with the Coordinator to know how to get started!
How to Register? 3 Steps!
REGISTRATION FOR OUR CONFIRMATION 2026 CLASS IS NOW OPEN:
- Fill out the registration form online by clicking here. Please read all the questions beforehand, and ensure you are able to answer them all before attempting to fill it out.
- Send a digital copy or photo of your child’s baptismal certificate to the coordinator of the confirmation program at confirmation@stmauriceparish.com. If you do not have a copy of the Baptismal Certificate, immediately contact the parish where your child was baptized to have a copy mailed to you. Note: If your child was Baptized at St. Maurice and you can't find the Baptism certificate, email the coordinator, and he will be able to check the Baptism registry at the Parish.
- Complete the $60 payment online, (Please add your child's full name to the Memo line) by clicking here. Then, send the payment receipt to confirmation@stmauriceparish.com. The fee is necessary to cover the cost of resources and materials used throughout the program. (Note: If this fee is prohibitive, contact the coordinator to make arrangements for a reduced fee.)
Registration is complete once you receive an email from the coordinator indicating that all three steps have been finalized. It may take a few business days for the coordinator to get back to you.
Contact the Coordinator of the Program
For information on Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation Program at St. Maurice Parish, please contact the coordinator via email: confirmation@stmauriceparish.com