Confirmation
The Archdiocese of Hartford is in the process of changing the Confirmation year to 8th grade by the spring of 2028. In the meantime, our classes have been adjusted to provide all students with the opportunity to receive this beautiful sacrament with open hearts.
Grade 7
Receiving Confirmation in Fall 2027
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We will offer the Blaze and Ignite bible studies followed by a few Confirmation classes. Please register your student for Blaze or Ignite on the Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday session. The Confirmation classes will take place on Sundays only.
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10/28/25 at 7-8pm
01/20/26 at 7-8pm
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Grade 7 Students will complete all the Blaze or Ignite classes (please see this website for more details) and will then participate in the following Confirmation classes:
03/22/26 Confirmation Class at 11-12:30pm
03/29/26 Confirmation Class at 11-12:30pm
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Grade 9
Receiving Confirmation in Fall 2026
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In their preparation for Confirmation, teens are invited to experience the Holy Spirit and discover the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus Christ. We offer Alpha Youth on Sundays at 4:30-6pm. In addition to Alpha Youth, grade 9 students will have a Confirmation retreat and classes.
As the primary teachers of the faith to their children, parents are also invited to take part in this transformational experience. We offer Alpha for adults free of charge at the same time as Alpha Youth. We highly encourage parents to register for Alpha and attend it alongside their children. There is no better way to help your child prepare for Confirmation than by renewing and strengthening your own relationship with God!
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09/17/25 Parent Meeting 7-8pm
02/24/26 Parent Meeting 7-8pm
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10/05/25 Parent and Teen Orientation 5-6pm
10/26/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
11/02/25 Confirmation Retreat 11am-5pm, South Windsor
11/09/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
11/16/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
11/23/25 Mass and Resettlement Project 10-12:30pm
11/23/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
12/07/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
01/04/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
01/11/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
01/24/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha Retreat 11am-5pm, To be confirmed
01/25/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
02/01/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
02/22/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
03/01/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4-6pm Please note earlier start time
03/08/26 Snow Date: Alpha Youth and Alpha 4-6pm
03/15/26 Teen Stations of the Cross Rehearsal 6-8pm
03/20/26 Teen Stations of the Cross 5:30-7:30pm
03/22/26 Confirmation Class 4:30-6pm
03/29/26 Confirmation Class 4:30-6pm
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Grade 8
Receiving Confirmation in Spring 2027
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In their preparation for Confirmation, teens are invited to experience the Holy Spirit and discover the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus Christ. We offer Alpha Youth on Sundays at 4:30-6pm.
As the primary teachers of the faith to their children, parents are also invited to take part in this transformational experience. We offer Alpha for adults free of charge at the same time as Alpha Youth. We highly encourage parents to register for Alpha and attend it alongside their children. There is no better way to help your child prepare for Confirmation than by renewing and strengthening your own relationship with God!
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09/17/25 Parent Meeting 7-8pm
02/24/26 Parent Meeting 7-8pm
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10/05/25 Parent and Teen Orientation 5-6pm
10/26/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
11/02/25 Confirmation Retreat 11am-5pm, South Windsor
11/09/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
11/16/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
11/23/25 Mass and Resettlement Project 10-12:30pm
11/23/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
12/07/25 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
01/04/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
01/11/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
01/24/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha Retreat 11am-5pm, To be confirmed
01/25/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
02/01/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
02/22/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4:30-6pm
03/01/26 Alpha Youth and Alpha 4-6pm Please note earlier start time
03/08/26 Snow Date: Alpha Youth and Alpha 4-6pm
03/15/26 Teen Stations of the Cross Rehearsal 6-8pm
03/20/26 Teen Stations of the Cross 5:30-7:30pm
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Grade 10
Receiving Confirmation in Spring 2026
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In their second year of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, teens (and their parents) will continue to deepen their relationship with God by attending Mass regularly and actively participating in parish life. In addition to a Confirmation retreat and classes, we offer youth ministry and parish life activities. Parish Life provide an opportunity for teens, siblings, parents, and all parishioners to spend time with God and to serve one another through His love and grace. These activities will take place one or two times per month from October to May. Teens and parents will sign up to serve in three activities throughout the year and are strongly encouraged to attend three additional activities.
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09/16/25 Parent Meeting at 7:00-8:00pm
02/10/26 Parent Meeting at 7:00-8:00pm
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09/21/25 Retreat Prep Class 6:30-8:00pm
09/28/25 Retreat Prep Class 6:30-8:00pm
10/04/25 Confirmation Retreat 1-5pm, Bloomfield
10/05/25 Post-Retreat Reflection 6:30-7:30pm
11/02/25 Class 6:30-8:00pm
12/07/25 Class 6:30-8:00pm
01/04/26 Class 6:30-8:00pm
02/01/26 Class 6:30-8:00pm
03/01/26 Class 6:30-8:00pm
03/08/26 Mass of Affirmation with families and sponsors 10:00-12:00pm
The Confirmation Ceremony will take place in the spring of 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. Date to be determined in conjunction with the Archdiocese office this fall.
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Coordinator: Luciana Wiksten
confirmation@stdunstanparish.org