Sacrament Preparation

Preparing for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation

• First Reconciliation Parent Meeting: September 28, 2026
• Sacrament of First Reconciliation: December 7 or 8, 2026

Preparing for the Sacrament of First Communion

• First Communion Parent Meeting: January 25, 2027
• First Communion Rehearsals: April 16/17, 2026
• First Communion Masses: April 18, 2026

Preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation

• Confirmation Parent Meeting: September 21, 2026
• Confirmation Sponsor Experience: November 13, 2026 from 6:30-8 PM OR November 14, 2026 from 10-11:30 AM
• Confirmation Retreat: March 19/20, 2027
• Confirmation Masses: TBD by the archdiocese

Required Online Confirmation Forms

(To be completed by students, not parents, please!)

• Confirmation Sponsor Selection
  
  • Click HERE for Online Sponsor Form (Coming Soon!)
  • Form due by October 7, 2026
• Confirmation Saint Selection
  
  • Click HERE for Online Saint Form (Coming Soon!)
  • Form due by November 18, 2026
• Letter To Archbishop – Each student must write a letter using the tutorial below.
  
  • Click HERE for a Tutorial!
  • Print off a typed copy of student’s letter with the student’s handwritten signature at the bottom and turn in to the Religious Education office or student’s religion teacher.
  • Due date March 31, 2027
• Service Hours   – Students may begin submitting service hours as of June 1^st, 2026 and must have submitted completion of 10 total volunteer throughout the year.
  
  • Student’s must fill out a NEW online form for EACH service activity throughout the year!
  • Click HERE for Online Service Hours Form
  • 10 Service hours are due April 14, 2027

Please reach out to our Confirmation Coordinator, Christie Hinton with questions at cahinton@stephen.org or 402.861.4511