Confirmation

Confirmation

…is the sacrament of Christian initiation that “confirms” our baptism, makes us more completely the image of the Lord, and fills us with the Holy Spirit.  In the Sacrament of Confirmation, we are given gifts and grace to bear witness to Jesus in the world and to build up the Church, the Body of Christ, in the world.

“By the sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.  Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1285)

Butler family after confirmation
family at Confirmation

Adolescents in 8th – 12th grade normally begin preparation approximately 3 months in advance.  A parent is required to attend a Sacramental Preparation Orientation Meeting (scheduled in early spring or late fall). 

Preparing for Confirmation?

  • Join our Sacramental Preparation staff for one of these required meetings. You'll get an overview of the sacramental preparation process at St. Max, learn how to get signed up for formation programs, and have an opportunity to ask questions of our ministry staff.

    Meetings for 2025 - 2026 Preparation will be offered on the following dates:

    Wednesday, April 30 – 6:30 PM to 8:00PM

    Saturday, May 3—9:30AM to 11:00AM

    Tuesday, May 13—6:30PM to 8:00PM

    Sunday, May 18-12:30 PM to 2:00PM

    Sign up here for one of these meetings.

  • Materials to register and calendars with deadlines/meeting dates will be given out at the informational meeting.  

  • All who have registered by turning in a signed contract are invited to participate in catechetical formation, comprised of an opening event, sessions for candidates and sponsors, a retreat, and at-home work.

  • Candidates and sponsor or parent participate in a small group discussion.  Discussions are limited to 15 candidates and will last 1 hour. These are scheduled using an online tool. 

  • Confirmation Masses will be Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:30 am and Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:30 am.

Visit Confirmed in the Joy of the Spirit Sacrament Program information for families enrolled in Religious Formation of Youth (RFY) here at Saint Max below:

Confirmation picture with sponsor

Celebrating the Sacrament

The Church confirms both young people in adolescence and those children and adults who are baptized as part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (or Children). 

  • There are two preparation sessions each year which culminate in either Fall Confirmation or Spring Confirmation.
    Contact: Robin Burbrink, 513-777-4322 ext. 124, Rburbrink@saint-max.org for information on preparation.

  • Those children and adults who are baptized as part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (or Children). Participate in the Rite of Confirmation, annually during the Easter season at the Easter Vigil. If you are an adult seeking to be confirmed, or simply to find out more about becoming Catholic, please contact Dave Brunsman, Adult Initiation Minister, 513-777-4322 Ext 137, DBrunsman@saint-max.org.