We, at Our Lady Help of Christians, look forward to working with your family as together we walk along with you on this journey of faith toward Confirmation and lead to a richer participation in the mystery of Christ and share in the mission of His Church.
In the Archdiocese of Washington, preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year process, usually grades 7 and 8, but may include high school students as well. Under the guidance of the pastor, the candidate’s “home parish” is responsible for the preparation and celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Students who attend Catholic School, public school and attend Children’s Faith Formation Classes (CCD), or are homeschooled come together as one parish to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Those enrolled in the Sacramental Preparation for Confirmation meet the following requirements:
Note: If your son/daughter needs to receive the Sacrament of Baptism and/or the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, before registering below, please contact Emily Vara at confirmation@olhoc.org
There is a series of assignments intended to lead the candidate for Confirmation to: