Confirmation

Adults, start on the Adult Tab of this page.

Those seeking the Sacraments as an adult or those in need of some “catching up” visit our Becoming Catholic page.

7 Steps to Being Confirmed at St. Ann

Attend 2 consecutive years of faith formation
Attend 1 week of a stand-alone confirmation program – Catch the Spirit – offered two different weeks in the summer
Attend 1 Confirmation retreat offered 2 times a year – October and January – Register Here
Complete 10 service hours and complete form HERE
Select Saint and Sponsor and complete form HERE
Upload a copy of baptismal certificate HERE
Attend Night of Worship

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:

Edge (or other Catholic middle school faith formation)
Catholic school religion class (Catholic school)
See the 8th grade tab for next steps.

Contact

Jill Orban
Director of Youth Ministry
770-552-6400 x6035

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 being held in Spring of 2025.

Your eighth grader needs to complete the following:

1. Catechetical formation classes in seventh & eighth grade (must be one of the following):

Edge (or other Catholic middle school faith formation)
Catholic school religion class (Catholic school)
2. Catch the Spirit class

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.

The class is typically completed the summer going into ninth grade and are held at St. Ann.
See the 9th grade tab for next steps.

Contact

Jill Orban
Director of Youth Ministry
770-552-6400 x6035

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):

– Edge (or other Catholic middle school faith formation)
– Catholic school religion class (Catholic school)
– OR, as part of the Voyage / OCI program
2. Catch the Spirit class (Choose one week)

– 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.
– The class is typically completed the summer going into ninth grade and are held at St. Ann.

3. Confirmation retreat (Choose one weekend)

– Typically done in 9th grade, retreats are offered in October and January.

Cost: Waived. This retreat is part of your sacramental preperation at St. Ann.

Click here for retreat details (packing list, etc.)

4. Complete these forms

a. Service hours form (10 total hours required)

b. Sacrament/Saint/Sponsor form

c. Copy of Baptismal certificate

Upload Baptismal Certificate Online: Here

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

Jill Orban
Director of Youth Ministry
770-552-6400 x6035

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.

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):

– Edge (or other Catholic middle school faith formation)
– Catholic school religion class (Catholic school)
2. Catch the Spirit class

– 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.
– The weeklong class is typically completed the summer going into ninth grade and is held at St. Ann.
3. Complete the following (Due Feb. of ninth grade year)

a. Service hours form (10 total hours required)

b. Confirmation 2025 Registration (Sacrament/Saint/ Sponsor)

c. Email a copy of Baptismal certificate to Jill Orban  Director of Youth Ministry

4. Confirmation night of worship

5. Register for specific Confirmation Mass

Contact

Jill Orban
Director of Youth Ministry
770-552-6400 x6035

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 Stephanie Holden.

OCI programs are available for adults, teens and children.