Students will choose the name of a Catholic Saint to use as their Confirmation name. Students will research their Saint and write a brief description of their Saint and why they choose that Saint. This description must be included in their Confirmation Candidate letter to Monsignor Sweeney.
Each Candidate has been asked to type a letter to Monsignor Sweeney, stating their desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and answer other questions. Please review the requirements: Confirmation Candidate Letter.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 25 hours of service of their choosing. Students should perform services that include both corporal and spiritual works of mercy. All service must be done on a voluntary basis. Students must keep track of the service projects and record them on the IHM Confirmation Service Form.
The retreat is one of the Confirmation requirements.The Confirmation Retreat will take place on October 28th at IHM School from 11am-3pm. Attendance by the Confirmand and one parent or the Sponsor is mandatory.
Each student must choose a person to be his/her Sponsor according to the guidelines provided. A Sponsor must complete an IHM Certificate of Sponsorship and have it signed by a priest in the Sponsor's home parish.
In January, parents will receive an email reminder of the Confirmation Dress Guidelines that are posted on this site. You will also receive an online order form and be asked to provide a size for your Confirmation Gown. The cost of the gown was included in the Registration Fee.