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Center for Catholic Education and Formation
Saint Thomas Seminary

New England Catholic Biblical School

Diaconate Candidacy

Adult Confirmation

Remember, then, that you received a spiritual seal: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear. Keep safe what you received. God the Father sealed you, Christ the Lord strengthened you and sent the Spirit into your hearts as the pledge of what is to come.

– Saint Ambrose

For Parishes: 

 If you are planning to offer Adult Confirmation sacramental preparation:

  • We ask that you keep our office informed regarding your Adult Confirmation Preparation offerings, as we get a large number of inquiries and would like to direct those inquirers to their [nearest] parish. If your parish is offering Adult Confirmation Preparations, please email us.  For a list of parishes offering Confirmation classes, click here. 
  • We will be coordinating the Adult Confirmation ceremonies in the fall and in the spring, but preparation for the sacrament takes place only in the context of the parish. 

Fall 2023 Ceremony Information

The next Adult Confirmation Ceremony will be on November 7, 2023 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Hartford. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m., however, those being confirmed, as well as their sponsors, should arrive no later than 6:15 p.m. for a brief rehearsal.

Adult Confirmation

  • Registration: We are digital! The Center for Catholic Education & Formation changed the registration form to a digital format. Please only use this digital from (found below). If you have any questions, we will be happy to help you. 
  • Please note the following before registering your candidate: 
    • Please collect all paperwork before starting the registration process. You can give this form to your candidates to help you collect the needed information. Use the information on this form while entering the information in the digital registration. (Registration link can be found below.) 
    • You will be asked to upload the following documents: 
      • Baptism Certificate
      • First Communion Certificate 
      • Any marriage convalidations/paperwork
      • Sponsor form (to be found below) 
    • Other information you will need to send the Center for Catholic Education and Formation: 
      • Will your pastor be attending with your group? 
      • Would your deacon like to attend? 
      • Do you have any volunteers who would like to altar serve or lector?
    • Registration is due October 17, 2023
  • Frequently Asked Questions (see section below)

  • Archdiocese of Hartford Sponsor Certificate:

Register a Candidate

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to download a printable version of the FAQs. 

For more information contact: 

Valerie St. Jean
Coordinator of Adult and Family Life Ministries
Valerie.StJean@aohct.org