Confirmation Preparation – Adults

Adults who wish to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact Mary Dumm at 586-268-2244.

Confirmation Preparation – Teens (Grades 9-12)

Teens (Grades 9-12) who wish to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact Mary Dumm or Diann Chase at 586-268-2244.

Confirmation Preparation – 8th Grade

Practicing Catholic Adolescents, 8th grade or older who wish to celebrate Confirmation may register for Confirmation Prep classes. These preparation classes begin in November with the Sacrament of Confirmation being celebrated in the Easter season. Confirmation preparation also includes a Retreat (see calendar). Candidates for Confirmation will seek the spiritual help of a selected sponsor who is fully initiated into the Catholic Church and in good standing.

Please watch this space or The Flame Bulletin to keep track of all confirmation related details.

The Our Father, Hail Mary, Act of Contrition and Glory Be must be memorized before celebrating the sacrament. Prayers may be recited to Diann Chase – Director of Religious Education anytime during the summer. Please call the office (586) 268-2244 to schedule a time. Parent/Child Orientation will be another opportunity for prayers to be recited or handwritten. Parent/Child Orientation on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM.

Parents, please register for the Confirmation Preparation Program when you register your child for regular 8th Grade Faith Formation Program. Confirmation Candidates will be required to attend Faith Formation for 8th Grade for the entire year.

Confirmation Requirements:
Parent/Child Orientation (see calendar)
Confirmation Candidate Commitment Form
Prayers verified with Diann Chase
Weekly Mass Participation (Of Course!)
Attend all sessions
Baptismal Certificate (copy) if teen was not baptized at St. Blase
Confirmation Sponsor Form
Confirmation Sponsor Interview Form
Celebrate Penance
​Retreat – Saturday, March 25, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Includes 4 PM Mass.
Candidate Interview
Rehearsal – Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 6:00 PM in the church (Candidate and Sponsor must be present at rehearsal)
Confirmation – Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the 11:00 AM Mass

PARENTS REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION PREPARATION WHEN REGISTERING YOUR TEEN FOR REGULAR 8TH GRADE FAITH FORMATION.