Confirmation

Covid-19 taught us to think differently. From now on, St. Matthew will be using a family oriented Confirmation preparation program.

• For those who are students at St. Matthew school, Chosen will be taught in religion class. In addition to learning the Chosen content, parents and confirmation students will come to a "Connect" night 4 times throughout the year to receive additional Christian formation. Confirmation students are also required to attend the Confirmation retreat in February at Damascus. 

• For those who are enrolled in Family of Faith (previously PSR), Chosen will be taught at home with the online courses . Confirmation families will follow the Family of Faith model like everyone else. On top of that, they will also come in for the 4 "Connect" nights throughout the year to receive additional Christian formation. Family of Faith confirmation students are required to attend the Confirmation retreat in February at Damascus. 

Click here for the mandatory Confirmation forms

All of the below dates (excluding the February retreat) are Sunday nights from
6-7:30pm

• October 17th, 2021 - Worship and Prayer Night  
• November 14th, 2021 - Theology of the Body: Hot Chocolate and Hot Topics 
• January 16th, 2022 - Students Give Saint Presentations 
• February 25th - 27th, 2022 - Retreat at Damascus (students only)
• April 10th, 2022 - Mission and Evangelization Night 

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes Baptism by increasing and deepening the Baptismal graces. Confirmation unites us more firmly to Christ, increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit within us, makes our bond with the Catholic Church more perfect, and gives us special strength to spread and defend the faith.

Most parishes offer Confirmation to parishioners in their early teenage years. At Saint Matthew, we prepare students for two years, usually beginning in seventh grade, to receive Confirmation at the end of their eighth grade year. Confirmation typically happens in the springtime.

For more information please contact St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School at (614) 471-4930, the Family Life Office at (614) 532-0620 or contact Jacob Wilson at jwilson@stmatthew.net.

If you are an adult and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call the Director of RCIA at (614) 532-0626 or contact Jennifer Cabe.

*Have you been asked to be a godparent or sponsor for someone in another parish? If you are a St. Matthew parishioner who needs to show verification of your membership to another parish, click here to download a form.