FAQs

Category: Youth Ministry

In the Archdiocese of Seattle, Confirmation is given in the 7th grade; our program is structured with preparation beginning in the 6th Grade. Older teens are still welcome to enroll and prepare for Confirmation.

Student entering the 6th Grade

  • Confirmation I during their 6th Grade school year
  • Confirmation II next school year (7th Grade), with reception of the sacrament in the spring

Student is entering their 7th Grade if Confirmation I was completed

  • Confirmation II, with reception of the sacrament in the spring

Student is entering their 7th-11th Grade year, without completing Confirmation I

  • Confirmation I during this school year
  • Confirmation II next school year, with reception of the sacrament in the spring

Student is entering their 12th Grade year

  • Attend Confirmation II class during their 12th Grade year
  • Simultaneously complete take-home class materials to make up for Confirmation I, due no later than Easter

For students also needing preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

  • First Reconciliation/First Communion classes are in addition to Confirmation classes
  • Includes some take-home reading
  • October-November: First Reconciliation preparation; Reception of First Reconciliation during Advent season
  • February-March: First Holy Communion preparation; Reception of First Holy Communion during Easter Season on First Communion Sunday (scheduled with 2nd Graders)
  • Schedule of class dates TBP
Category: Youth Ministry
In the Archdiocese of Seattle, Confirmation is given in the 7th grade; our program is structured with preparation beginning in the 6th Grade. Older teens are still welcome to enroll and prepare for Confirmation.

Student entering the 6th Grade

  • Confirmation I during their 6th Grade school year
  • Confirmation II next school year (7th Grade), with reception of the sacrament in the spring

Student is entering their 7th Grade if Confirmation I was completed

  • Confirmation II, with reception of the sacrament in the spring

Student is entering their 7th-11th Grade year, without completing Confirmation I

  • Confirmation I during this school year
  • Confirmation II next school year, with reception of the sacrament in the spring

Student is entering their 12th Grade year

  • Attend Confirmation II class during their 12th Grade year
  • Simultaneously complete take-home class materials to make up for Confirmation I, due no later than Easter

For students also needing preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion

  • First Reconciliation/First Communion classes are in addition to Confirmation classes
  • Includes some take-home reading
  • October-November: First Reconciliation preparation; Reception of First Reconciliation during Advent season
  • February-March: First Holy Communion preparation; Reception of First Holy Communion during Easter Season on First Communion Sunday (scheduled with 2nd Graders)
  • Schedule of class dates TBP