Welcome to the St. Matthew Confirmation page!
If you are an adult seeking Confirmation, please see our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) page.
If you are seeking sacrament(s) for your homeschooled child, please fill out our Homeschool Sacrament Request Form.
If you are seeking Confirmation for your child, see the information below!
Confirmation Paperwork/Fee - Due Sunday, January 17, 2027
*More information will come later in the year*
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Confirmation Sponsor Form — Have your sponsor complete and return with their pastor's signature
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Google Form for Sacramental Records
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$50 Retreat/Photo Fee
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All Candidates will need to purchase a RED robe (a used sale will be coming soon, or you can purchase from Amazon):
Important Mandatory Dates for 2nd Year students—Mark your calendar!
- Sunday, January 17th, 2027 — Sponsor Form, Google Form, & Retreat/Photo Fee due
- Confirmation Retreat (students only) - To be determined, but a week before Confirmation
- Confirmation - To be determined but in the spring: we have to wait to hear the date from the diocese
Youth Confirmation Preparation Program
Youth Faith Formation at St. Matthew will have two components: an education program (for grades Preschool through 8) and family Mass and meetings known as Discipleship & Donuts. Both components are required for our program.
ALL in-person education programs will take place on Sunday mornings from 8-9:15am (with an additional CGS Level 1 on Thursdays - see below). This includes Confirmation - a change from last year. Sessions begin Sunday, September 13th.
Preparation for Confirmation is a 2 year program, typically 7th and 8th grade. If you have a student that is older than 8th grade that needs Confirmation, we can get your student caught up! See how to register below.
Discipleship & Donuts
We will have three family meetings in the fall and three in the spring. They will be at 8:30 am in Feeney Hall with the Family Mass afterwards at 9:30. These are required meetings for the whole family to learn and pray together!
The D&D dates for the 2026-27 school year are:
- August 30
- October 18
- November 15 (service project)
- January 31
- February 28
- April 18
A printable version of the calendar can be found here.
2026-27 Youth Faith Formation (CCD) Registration
The CCD registration fee is $50 for the 1st student and a $15 discount for each additional student per family with a maximum of $200 per family.
At the end of the registration process, you will be able to pay online. Please choose the number of students in your family you are registering for the program. If you require financial assistance, please see the Scholarship Request Form.
Note: There will be an additional $50 fee for 2nd Year Confirmation later in the year to cover the retreat and photo fees.
Here's how to register for our program:
- If your child is in 7th grade or older and has not completed the First Year, sign up for "1st Year Confirmation".
- If your child has completed the First Year of preparation last year, sign up for "2nd Year Confirmation".
- If your student has not yet made their First Communion, sign up for "Sacrament Catch-Up" ONLY.
- If your student is an adult, please see our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) page.
- For information on our other Youth Faith Formation (CCD) programs, please see our Youth Faith Formation page.
**Our first event will be D&D on August 30 . All education programs will start September 13. Keep an eye on your email for updates!**
Calendars
Here is the calendar for both Confirmation programs.
Questions?
Please contact Susan Taylor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 217-359-4114.