Adult Confirmation

 You can view photos from the Fall 2025 event here. 

• Directors/Catechists should arrive 1 hour before the start of the liturgy.  Parish packets with instructions, seating assignments, name tags, and an attendee confirmation list will be available near the narthex.  
• Please do not send candidates alone to the Mass.  All parishes must send a representative.
• Candidates/Sponsors arrive between 45 minutes before the start of the liturgy.
• Candidates should find their assigned parish seats and obtain their name badge from their leader. Place the name tag on the RIGHT side of the chest.
• Candidates will sit with their sponsor in the pew assigned to their parish. Instructions for the participants will begin promptly at 15 minutes before the start of the liturgy.  Everyone should be seated before instructions begin.

• The reserved seating is for candidates, one godparent or proxy, and one parish leader ONLY.
• Pews will have the parish name on them.
• Seating for non-participants (families, spouses, etc) is limited and available in unmarked pews.

• After the proclamation of the Gospel, the candidates will be asked to stand in unison as they are presented to Bishop Garcia/Celebrant.  He will address them and ask them to be seated for the homily.
• The celebration of the Rite of Confirmation continues after the homily with the Renewal of Baptismal Promises, the Laying On of Hands, and the Anointing.
• Candidates will process in a double line to be anointed by the Bishop as directed by the ushers. Sponsors should be behind their candidate with their right hand on the shoulder. Candidates should move close to the Celebrant so he does not need to reach.
• After being anointed, the candidate and sponsor will return to their pew and be seated.