Confirmation Prep Year Two

And I will ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of Truth, which the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows it. But you know it, because it remains with you, and will be in you,” John 14:16-17.

In order to assure that children are fully formed and ready to receive the sacraments, the Arlington Diocese requires that at least two full years of religious instruction are completed preceding any sacrament. 

Preparation for Confirmation is strictly a two-year program beginning in the 7th grade. 8th graders who were not enrolled in a 7th grade class cannot jump into 8th grade. Please contact Diane Taylor, Director of Religious Education at d.taylor@saintfrancisparish.org


The requirements for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation include satisfactory class attendance, meeting attendance, retreat participation, successful completion of the Confirmation interview and preparatory materials, and completion of twenty hours of service. These requirements will aid each candidate to receive the Holy Spirit with openness, docility, and enthusiasm.



“O Infinite Love, I love Thee; do Thou confirm and increase my love!”


CONFIRMATION – Friday, April 24 2025 at 7:00PM

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Archbishop Broglio


Rehearsal is Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30pm

There will be a reception in Our Lady of Victory Hall following the Confirmation Masses for newly confirmed and their families and guests.


2025-2026 Important Dates:



  • Saint Name Chosen and Report turned in 
  • September - Student Commitment Form (7th Grade)
  • October 19 – Attend the guest speaker event (6:30pm) MANDATORY!!
  • October 31st – sponsor selection deadline. Turn in Sponsor Information Form
  • December 8 – Sponsor paperwork/eligibility form due
  • December 13 – Wreaths Across America
  • December 15 – Sponsor interview and report due
  • January 4– Sponsor Potluck Supper (OLVH)
  • January-February – Father Gould Confirmation Interviews
  • February 9 – Letter to the pastor due
  • March 9 – Discipleship hours due
  • March 1 – Robe size/height to the RE office
  • March 22/23– Confirmation Exam
  • April 11 – Confirmation Retreat at SFdS Parish Education Center (4:00-10:00 PM)
  • April 23 - Confirmation REHEARSAL 2 5:30 PM
  • April 24 – Confirmation Mass with Archbishop Broglio @ 7:00 PM


The dress code for Confirmation is as follows:


The candidates will wear red Confirmation robes.


Guys wear dress slacks or khakis, collared shirts, and a tie, and dress shoes. No sneakers or flip flops. A jacket is not to be worn under the robe.


Girls wear a skirt, dress or dress pants.NO LOW CUT, STRAPLESS, OR SPAGHETTI STRAPS OR MINI SKIRTS. Closed toe shoes are preferable, but opened toe dress shoes are allowed. No sandals or flip flops.


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If your Confirmation sponsor is a registered member of Saint Francis de Sales, and meets the qualifications of a sponsor, please fill out the Sponsor Eligibility Form and bring it to the Parish Office for the pastor to sign and seal.


All sponsors from other parishes need to fill out the St. Francis de Sales parish form, present it to their pastor to sign and seal and return to the RE office.