Confirmation is an exciting time in the lives of the faithful! Because this Sacrament is an important initiation in the life of a disciple, the Church requires individuals seeking the Sacrament to be suitably educated and properly disposed prior to reception.

Sacramental preparation typically begins in the fall of 9th grade, and candidates attend classes and a retreat throughout the course of the school year. For the first three sessions, one or both parents are expected to attend these sessions with their teen. For the final three sessions, sponsors will attend with the teen.

Preparation sessions will be held on the first or second Sunday of each month starting in October, hosted at St. Francis Xavier from 6pm to 8pm (see the schedule below). The following fall, in their 10th grade year, the teens will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. 

The Diocese of Madison requires all teens to have ongoing formation outside of their standard Confirmation preparation classes. The standard, ongoing formation in our pastorate for High School students are the Family of Faith: Emmaus Mornings or Evenings, High School Small Groups held 2 times a month, or attend a Catholic High School.

• September 8 - Parent Meeting (6:30pm - 7:30pm)
• September - Initial Interviews
• October 13
• November 10 - Retreat at Camp Gray
• December 8
• January - Second Interview
• February 2
• March 2
• April 6
• May 4

Fall 2025 - Rehearsal and Final Session
Fall 2025 - Sacrament of Confirmation Mass

For more information, please contact Geno Finn.