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Contact Us:
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Aimee MacIveraimeestanselmparish.orgDirector of Parish School of Religion and Faith Formation
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Colin MacIvercolinstanselmparish.orgYouth Minister & Confirmation
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Welcome to St. Anselm's Confirmation formation program!
Confirmation isn't a ceremonial rite of passage or graduation from religious formation. It's an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that confirms our identity as beloved sons and daughter of God and empowers us for the mission of Christian life. We hope to prepare you for that outpouring in a personal, authentic way. We want you to understand the Sacrament, ask meaningful and tough questions about your Catholic Faith, and most importantly grow in your relationship with God within the family of the Church.
At St. Anselm we are committed to preparing candidates for Confirmation in a way that is relatable, engaging, and in harmony with the busy schedule of young adult life. Our Confirmation program consists of summer sessions in one of two tracks: you can choose either our Confir-mission track (four consecutive evening sessions in July) or our Sunday Sessions track (eight Sunday afternoon sessions).
The program also requires candidates to complete three hours of service to the parish and three hours of apostolic service to the community, attend a Confirmation retreat, and participate in candidate interviews. You can see these dates and other information about requirements below.
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FAQs about Confirmation at St. Anselm
At what age can I receive Confirmation?
In the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Sacrament of Confirmation is bestowed upon high school juniors (grade 11) after they complete the necessary catechetical and formation requirements as administered by their church parish. 7.4.8.1 In the Archdiocese of New Orleans Confirmation is to be celebrated in the eleventh grade. All parishes within the archdiocese are to adhere to this grade in establishing preparation programs for Confirmation. Request for exceptions must be made in writing to the Archbishop.
What is the timeline for Confirmation formation?
The Confirmation program of St. Anselm begins in early May and continues through summer.When and where will I receive Confirmation?
Most often, a bishop administers the sacrament in individual church parishes. Eligible candidates typically receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in early fall.What are the requirements for receiving Confirmation?
Archdiocesan policy requires each candidate to attend all Confirmation program events to fulfill eligibility. Sacramental certificates cannot be issued without completion of all requirements.These include the following (see links and downloads below):
- online registration and payment of program fees
- submission of all required documents (Baptismal certificate copy, First Holy Communion certificate copy, external parish permission form (if applicable), candidate commitment form, and sponsor testimonial form
- selection and submission of Confirmation name and sponsor name
- attendance at all track sessions (sign in is required)
- attendance at a Confirmation retreat
- completion of three parish service hours and three apostolic service hours
- attendance at a Confirmation interview and Reconciliation service
- attendance with your sponsor at sacramental rehearsal
What are the program fees?
St. Anselm's Confirmation fee of $150 covers all program materials, all sessions, retreat, and t-shirt.
Can you tell me more about the Confirmation retreat?
At St. Anselm, we prioritize personal encounter with Jesus and a genuinely meaningful retreat experience. Candidates attend retreat in two smaller groups in order to facilitate this experience, then rejoin as a large group for Mass and adoration the following day. We have found this structure offer the most impact for our candidates while also honoring their personal schedules.
Who do I contact to submit forms or ask questions?
Please contact us any time at [email protected]. You can also submit documents to [email protected].