Confirmation
Confirmed in the Spirit
The Sacrament of Confirmation
"Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the 'sacraments of Christian initiation'.... [and] is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For 'by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed'" (CCC 1285).
To learn more, download and read the Confirmation Handout published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Confirmation at St. Joan of Arc
The Confirmation process is offered in the 8th grade but is open to all parish members in 8th grade through 11th grade. Confirmation candidates participate in several confirmation sessions, an interview, and a Spirit Day Retreat prior to their reception of the sacrament. The Bishop confers the sacrament of Confirmation in the spring.
While children are encouraged to attend religious education throughout their school years, the Cleveland Diocese requires that children have 2 years of religious education preparation to receive Confirmation. Therefore, children need to attend 7th and 8th grade PSR or Catholic Day School to make Confirmation in the 8th grade. If your child has missed these required years, please contact Mary Vincenti.
Confirmation Calendar 2025-2026
Confirmation Opening Session: Session 1 - FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
September 6, 2:00pm-5:30pm in the Olsavsky Center
This event includes the Saturday 4:30pm Vigil Mass
Confirmation Sessions 2-6 are on Thursdays in the Parish Hall on the following dates. These sessions are for STUDENTS ONLY.
September 25, 6:30pm-8:00pm
October 16, 6:30pm-8:30pm
November 13, 6:30pm-8:30pm
December 4, 6:30pm-8:30pm
January 8, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sponsor/Parent Confirmation Information Meeting - FOR PARENTS AND CONFIRMATION SPONSORS ONLY
October 30, 7:00pm-8:15pm in the Parish Hall
Spirit Day Retreat
February 21, 10:00am-5:30pm in the Olsavsky Center.
This event includes the Saturday 4:30pm Vigil Mass. This event is mandatory.
Confirmation Practice - FOR STUDENTS AND SPONSORS
Date TBD
Confirmation Mass
March 18, 7:00pm in Church
Contact Us
Office of Faith Formation
Mrs. Mary Vincenti
Director of Religious Education
Sr. Theresa Hafner
Religious Education Administrative Assistant
Confirmation Registration Forms
2025-2026 Forms coming soon
