Confirmation

General Confirmation Requirements

  • Baptismal Record – Copy submitted to Faith Formation Office
    • If baptized at Our Lady Star of the Sea, copy is already on file

  • Confirmation Covenant – Due September 29, 2026

  • Faith Reflection – Due September 29, 2026

  • Confirmation Name Form – September 2027

  • Sponsor Selection & Questionnaire – September 2027

  • Sponsor Form – Completed by Sponsor - October 2027

  • Letter to the Pastor – February 2028

  • Confirmation Interview – Conducted during class time (March 2028).

  • Sacrament of Reconciliation – Prior to Confirmation (March 2028).

ENCOUNTER

Candidates are required to complete 2 Spiritual Growth Projects before Confirmation. (Recommended: one in 7th Grade, one in 8th Grade) Due: February 2028

GROW

Candidates must complete a total of 4 Service Projects across the two years.

(Recommended: two in 7th Grade, two in 8th Grade) Due: February 2028

WITNESS

Candidates step into active discipleship by sharing their faith, bonding with sponsors, and committing publicly. These pillars emphasize making a personal choice to follow Christ and live out the Catholic faith.

  • Rite of Enrollment Mass – October 2027

  • Confirmation Retreat – November 2027

  • Candidate & Sponsor Activity/Project – December 2027

  • Personal Testimony Share – Spring 2028

General Confirmation Requirements

  • Baptismal Record – Copy submitted to Faith Formation Office
    • If baptized at Our Lady Star of the Sea, copy is already on file

  • Confirmation Covenant – Due September 29, 2026

  • Faith Reflection – Due September 29, 2026

  • Confirmation Name Form – September 29, 2026

  • Sponsor Selection & Questionnaire – October 6, 2026

  • Sponsor Form – Completed by Sponsor - October 20, 2026

  • Letter to the Pastor – February 9, 2027

  • Confirmation Interview – Conducted during class time (March 2027).

  • Sacrament of Reconciliation – Prior to Confirmation (March 2027).

ENCOUNTER

Candidates are required to complete 1 Spiritual Growth Projects before Confirmation.

Due: March 9, 2027

GROW

Candidates must complete a total of 2 Service Projects across the two years.

Due: March 9, 2027

WITNESS

Candidates step into active discipleship by sharing their faith, bonding with sponsors, and committing publicly. These pillars emphasize making a personal choice to follow Christ and live out the Catholic faith.

  • Rite of Enrollment Mass – October 25, 2026 9:30am Mass

  • Confirmation Retreat – November 13, 2026 5pm-10pm (Star of the Sea)

  • Candidate & Sponsor Activity/Project – December 8, 2026

  • Personal Testimony Share – Spring 2027 (More info to come)

Spiritual Growth Project Suggestions

  • Solanus Casey Center Scavenger Hunt
  • The Basilica of St. Anne in Detroit Scavenger Hunt
  • The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal OakScavenger Hunt
  • Attend a Christian Concert
  • Attend a Retreat (excluding Confirmation/School Retreats)
  • Spend an hour in a chapel or Adoration at a different church

Service Project Suggestions

  • Work at the Fish Fry
  • Become an Altar Server
  • Volunteer at VBS
  • Volunteer at Church Events
  • Volunteer at a local SVdP or Habitat for Humanity Store
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