Requirements to Enroll in Confirmation Classes

To enroll in the Sacrament of Confirmation program, students must have completed one full year of high school level Catholic Faith Formation prior to beginning Confirmation preparation.

This requirement may be fulfilled through one of the following:

• One full year of Catholic Theology at a Catholic high school 

OR

• One full year of High School Sunday Faith Formation classes at St. Theresa Catholic Church that meets weekly 3:00-4:45 PM with a minimum completion of 80%  in attendance

Registration for Sunday Faith Formation is required.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Confirmation Program Overview

Catechetical Year 2026-2027

Confirmation Day: TBA

Student Requirements the Year

Faith Formation & Attendance

• Attend Sunday Mass weekly and all Holy Days of Obligation
• Maintain 80% attendance or higher in the second year of High School Sunday Faith Formation
• High School Sunday Faith Formation classes:
• Mandatory Orientation Sunday September TBA
• Begin Sunday, September TBA 
• Classes meet every Sunday 3:00-4:45pm
• If a student is sick or unable to attend an email or note is required. Please send email to highschool@sugarlandcatholic.com
• No make-up classes are available

Wednesday Confirmation Classes (Mandatory attendance)

• Begin Wednesday, October TBA
• Meet every other Wednesday, 6:30–8:00 PM (approximately 10 classes total)
• Last Confirmation class is Wednesday, TBA
• Students must complete 100% attendance (Mandatory)
• If a student knows they will be absent, they must email in advance to highschool@sugarlandcatholic.com 

Retreat Requirements

Students are required to attend two retreats in the year leading up to Confirmation Day:

1. Mandatory 2026-2027 Confirmation Retreat: TBA
2. One additional retreat of the student's choice:

• June 26-28, 2026 Steubenville Conference
• July 31-Aug 2, 2026 AYC Houston Youth Conference
• 2026 Winter Retreat TBA
• 2027 Spring Retreat TBA

Catechetical Year 2027-2028 (Dates to be announced)

1. Mandatory Confirmation Retreat: (Dates to be announced - TBA)
2. One additional retreat of the student's choice:

• Summer 2027 Steubenville Conference - TBA
• Summer 2027 AYC Houston Youth Conference - TBA
• Winter 2027 Retreat - TBA
• Spring 2028 Retreat - TBA

Additional details, dates, and registration information will be shared as they become available.

Community Service Requirements

• Complete 10 hours of community service through St. Theresa Catholic Church
• Service hours must be completed through or approved by St. Theresa
• Independent or unapproved activities will not be counted
• Opportunities will be provided throughout the year, including:
• Catholic Kids Camp 2026 (volunteer 15+hrs )
• Miraculous Medal Making (sign-ups shared via email)

Sponsor & Confirmation Saint Requirements

• Select a Sponsor and a Confirmation Saint
• Students will learn about the lives of saints during the year and choose one as their patron.
• Select a Confirmation Sponsor
• Sponsors should be a Catholic role model in the student's life
• Additional details will be provided during Confirmation class.

Interviews

• Successful Youth Minister Interview (Gabe/Rocio) - TBA
• Successful Priest Interview (with Fr. David) 
• Scheduled after successful Youth Minister Interview are completed

Spiritual Preparation

• Attend the mandatory Confirmation practice
• Saturday TBA at 9:30am (meet at the church)
• For student and sponsor only (around 1hr long)
• Be in the State of Grace for Confirmation
• Frequent Confession is encouraged, especially within a week of the Sacrament of Confirmation.