Our Confirmation program is designed to prepare our youth and adults to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. By doing this, we strive to provide the knowledge and grace of God, to enable all to go out and spread the Gospel. We are here to help make St. Ann's and our Catholic faith their own.
Have you been asked to be a Confirmation sponsor and need parish verification? Contact
Teena Kay.
Confirmation preparation for current seventh graders
At. St. Ann, the sacrament of Confirmation is a journey that requires two years of catechetical formation classes (typically in seventh-eighth grades) and other requirements.
Confirmation is celebrated in the tenth-grade year for teens who have completed the required preparations. A bishop from the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrates Masses at St. Ann.
Your seventh grader needs to complete one of the following:
See the 8th grade tab for next steps.
Contact
Sierra Campbell
Middle School/Confirmation Youth Minister
Confirmation preparation for current eighth graders
At. St. Ann, the sacrament of Confirmation is a journey that requires two years of catechetical formation classes (typically in seventh-eighth grades) and other requirements.
Confirmation is celebrated in the tenth-grade year for teens who have completed the required preparations. A bishop from the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrates Masses at St. Ann.
Eighth grade parent meeting about all things Confirmation: April 16, 5:30pm
Your eighth grader needs to complete the following:
1. Catechetical formation classes in seventh & eighth grade (must be one of the following):
2. Catch the Spirit class (Choose one week)
2024 dates:
•June 17-20, 5:30-9:00pm
•July 8-11, 9:30am-1:00pm
Catch the Spirit classes focus on the sacrament of Confirmation and on Church teachings so that teens are fully prepared to be members of the Catholic faith.
Youth minister Mary-Grace Ward met with eighth-grade parents to go over the Confirmation process, including registering for our required Catch the Spirit program. The meeting was held in person and through Zoom. In case you missed it, here's the link: https://youtu.be/mV58.0ezBChc
See the 9th grade tab for next steps.
Contact
Sierra Campbell
Middle School/Confirmation Youth Minister
Confirmation preparation for current ninth graders
At. St. Ann, the sacrament of Confirmation is a journey that requires two years of catechetical formation classes (typically in seventh-eighth grades) and other requirements.
Confirmation is celebrated in the tenth-grade year for teens who have completed the required preparations. A bishop from the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrates Masses at St. Ann.
Ninth graders should complete the following:
1. Catechetical formation classes in seventh & eighth grade (must be one of the following):
2. Catch the Spirit class (Choose one week)
3. Confirmation retreat (Choose one weekend)
Oct. 14-15, 2023: Confirmation retreat
Jan. 27-28, 2024: Confirmation retreat
4. Complete these forms (usually due in Feb.)
a. Service hours form (10 total hours required)
b. Sacrament/Saint/Sponsor form
c. Copy of Baptismal certificate
Email to Sierra Campbell.
A night of worship and registration for a specific Confirmation Mass are done in the summer before 10th grade. See the 10th grade tab for details.
Contact
Sierra Campbell
Middle School/Confirmation Youth Minister
Confirmation preparation for current tenth graders
At. St. Ann, the sacrament of Confirmation is a journey that requires two years of catechetical formation classes (typically in seventh-eighth grades) and other requirements.
Confirmation is celebrated in the tenth-grade year for teens who have completed the required preparations. A bishop from the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrates Masses at St. Ann.
2024 Confirmation Masses
Aug. 10, 9:00am and 1:00pm
In order to be confirmed, a tenth grader needs to complete the following:
1. Catechetical formation classes in seventh & eighth grade (must be one of the following):
2. Catch the Spirit class
3. Complete the following (Due Feb. of ninth grade year)
a. Service hours form (10 total hours required)
b. Sacrament/Saint/Sponsor form
c. Email a copy of Baptismal certificate
to Sierra Campbell.
4. Confirmation night of worship (optional in 2023; was held in July)
5. Register for specific Confirmation Mass
Cost: $35
Contact
Sierra Campbell
Middle School/Confirmation Youth Minister
Current eleventh and twelfth graders in need of Confirmation
St. Ann juniors and seniors who are seeking the sacrament of Confirmation should contact Youth Minister Jill Orban to discuss individual options.
Teens are welcome to be a part of all Life Teen Masses and events while in formation, and at any time. All are welcome!
Adult Confirmation information
If you are an adult seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, have been baptized and received your First Eucharist, please contact Adult Faith Formation Director Stephanie Holden.
If you are an adult who would like to begin your Catholic faith journey, please contact our OCI Coordinator Susan Harris.
OCI programs are available for adults, teens and children.
Photos of 2023 Confirmation
9:00 am: https://www.eastcobbphoto.com/Events/St-Ann/900-Confirmation-August-19-2023/
1:00 pm: https://www.eastcobbphoto.com/Events/St-Ann/100-Confirmation-August-19-2023/
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