Adult Confirmation

- Confirmation is an important and final step to complete your initiation into the Catholic Church. Confirmation completes what was started in your baptism and gives you the fullness of the Holy Spirit!
- Class schedule for Adult Confirmation?
  Classes for Adult Confirmation for fall 2026 are TBD (updated 5/10/26).
Commonly Asked Questions
Who belongs in the Adult Confirmation program?
- Practicing Catholics ages 19 and older, who:
  Are baptized Catholic and have received First Communion.
  Are active and participating members of their parishes and highly motivated to celebrate the sacraments.
  Are aware of the major doctrines and practices of the Catholic faith and are committed to living after the manner of Jesus.
  Adult Catholics who have been baptized Catholic but have NOT received their First Communion should participate in the Becoming Catholic process (OCIA).
  Adult Catholics who have been away from the Church for many years and are coming back should participate in the Becoming Catholic process (OCIA).
What are indicators of a person's readiness for Confirmation?
- The following are possible indicators of a person’s readiness for Confirmation:
  A sense that the candidate is sufficiently formed in the Gospel message, Catholic belief and practice, and with how to live as a Christian in today’s world
  Commitment to living the rest of one’s life as a follower of Jesus in the Catholic community
  Regular participation in the Church’s worship, pastoral and sacramental life
  Willingness to share one’s time and talent in parish-related ministry or ministry to the world
Is Confirmation required for marriage in the Church?
- It is not required to be confirmed before marriage in the Church. If, however, a person can be adequately prepared to celebrate Confirmation before his/her marriage, they should be confirmed. Canon 1065 states: “If they can do so without serious inconvenience, Catholics who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation are to receive it before being admitted to the Sacrament of Marriage.”
  If adequate preparation for Confirmation is not possible and/or there are other prohibiting factors, the marriage should be celebrated and, as soon as possible after the wedding, the person should continue preparation to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.
What are the qualifications to stand as a confirmation sponsor and what is his/her role?
- Sponsors must comply with the following qualifications:
  Be a Catholic in good standing
  Be at least 16 years old
  Be a confirmed Catholic who has received the Sacrament of Eucharist and leads a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken
  Not be the father or mother of the one confirmed
  Sponsors should serve as role models and mentors, helping the candidates to respond to God’s call and live the Christian life in the faith community and the world.
What documentation is required for confirmation?
- A current baptismal certificate
  If the sponsor is from another parish, documentation from the sponsor’s parish stating his/her status as a registered, practicing Catholic
  Affidavit of eligibility signed by the sponsor
  Marriage certificate, if married
Adult Confirmation Registration
- The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  Your answer to the first three questions will help us determine the best next steps for your preparation.
  
  Do you attend mass regularly? REQUIRED
  If the answer is No, you need to sign up for Becoming Catholic (see above).
  Yes, I attend regularly. No, I only attend occasionally or not at all. Please fill out this field.
  
  Have you left the Church for an extensive period of time and are now coming back? REQUIRED
  If the answer is Yes, you need to register for Becoming Catholic (see above).
  Yes, I am coming back to the Church. No, I never stopped practicing my faith. Please fill out this field.
  
  Have you had your First Communion? REQUIRED
  If the answer is No, you need to sign up for Becoming Catholic (see above).
  Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name (answer N/A if you have no middle name) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Maiden Name (if applicable) Please enter valid data.
  
  Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  City and State of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Father's Full Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Full Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother's Maiden Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Baptismal Status
  
  Have you been baptized in the Trinitarian Form for the forgiveness of sins (with water and in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit)? REQUIRED Yes No I don't know Please fill out this field.
  
  IF YOU ANSWERED YES...
  
  In which denomination were you baptized? Please enter valid data.
  
  Name of Church Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Baptism (or approximate date) Please enter a date.
  
  City Please enter valid data.
  
  State
  
  Zip Please enter a zip code.
  
  Name of Baptismal Minister Please enter valid data.
  
  Have you received your First Communion? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  Marital Status
  
  Please choose all that apply regardless of if you were married in another faith tradition or by a justice of the peace. It is critical to answer all that apply so as not to delay the timing of your sacraments. REQUIRED
  Check all that apply!
  Single (never married) Engaged Married Widowed Separated Divorced Once (and remarried) Divorced Once (never remarried) If applicable: Received Annulment for 1st marriage If applicable: Did not receive Annulment for 1st marriage Please fill out this field.
  
  If you need to give more detail regarding your marital status, please comment below.
  
  Submit
- Contact Us
  
  Christina Steele
  
  Associate Director of Adult Evangelization & Liturgy Coordinator
  
  317.873.2885 x14205
  csteelezionsvillecatholic.com

Adult Confirmation

Confirmation is an important and final step to complete your initiation into the Catholic Church. Confirmation completes what was started in your baptism and gives you the fullness of the Holy Spirit!

Baptismal Status

IF YOU ANSWERED YES...

Marital Status