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:

1. Edge (or other Catholic middle school faith formation)
2. Catholic school religion class (Catholic school) 

See the 8th grade tab for next steps.

Contact 

Zy'Keria King

Middle School/Confirmation Youth Minister

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 (Choose one week)

2025 Dates: 

     •June 16-19

     •July 21-24

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.
• Registration opens in January.

See the 9th grade tab for next steps.

Contact 

Zy'Keria King

Middle School/Confirmation Youth Minister

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.
• 2025 dates (Choose one week)

1. June 16-19
2. July 21-24

• Registration opens in January.

3. Confirmation retreat (Choose one weekend)

• Typically done in 9th grade, retreats are offered in October and January. 
• REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Click here.

Confirmation Retreat  Dates: 

Oct. 12-13, 2024

Jan. 25-26, 2025

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 (usually due in Feb.)

    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

Zy'Keria King

Middle School/Confirmation Youth Minister

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. 

2025 Confirmation Dates [TBD]

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 (June 16-19 and July 14-17)

• 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 Zy'Keria King

4. Confirmation night of worship 

5. Register for specific Confirmation Mass

[TBD]

Contact

Zy'Keria King

Middle School/Confirmation Youth Minister

zking@st-ann.org

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! 

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.