Adult Confirmation
For Already-Baptized Adults
There are many Catholic adults who were baptized as infants, but who never received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Adult Confirmation program is for those adults who have already been baptized, and would like to complete their Christian Initiation by receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
For Non-Baptized Adults
There are also adults who have never been baptized, but who feel called to become Catholic. Adults who have not yet been baptized should contact Fr. Santy for information about the “Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.” Fr. Santy’s contact information is pastor@stclareagw.org.
Bishop confers the Sacrament of Confirmation on all baptized adults in our diocese. This is done at the Adult Confirmation Mass, held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay.
Registration for the Confirmation Mass happens through the parish, not the diocese. Please contact the St. Clare Parish Office or the Discipleship Formation office about registration.
The preparation for confirmation consists of 6 sessions, where adults look at various aspects of Catholic living: knowledge of the faith, prayer, vocation, and mission. One session is a prayer experience.
Adult Confirmation Program: Step-by-Step
Contact the parish DF program office about the dates, times, and locations of the preparation sessions offered by the Diocese.
Choose a Confirmation Sponsor. Click here for more information on how to choose a Confirmation Sponsor.
Choose a Confirmation Name. Click here for more information on choosing a Confirmation Name.
Contact the parish where you were baptized and request that a “certified copy” of your baptismal certificate be sent to the St. Clare Parish Office, to the care of Fr. Santy.
Attend the sessions you registered for and write a letter to Bishop stating your desire to be confirmed (click here for information on the letter).
Participate in the Adult Confirmation Mass at the cathedral, with Bishop presiding.
Preparation through the Diocese of Green Bay
Class sessions will take place over six weeks prior to the Adult Confirmation Mass at the cathedral, with a half day Saturday retreat during week 5. Classes will take place Sunday afternoons in person in the St. Francis Xavier Conference Room on the diocesan campus in Green Bay. For a list of dates and to register for the diocesan classes, please contact Fr. Santy or Discipleship Formation office