The Sacrament of Confirmation is the third and final Sacrament of Initiation. To be initiated into the community of those who believe in Jesus means that you have become like Jesus, you practice His way of life.  The special graces of this Sacrament come to a person who has committed oneself to Christ and to Christ’s way of life.

As you choose to make the Catholic faith that you have grown in your own, we celebrate this great step in the Sacrament of Confirmation.  We gather to affirm and Confirm the faith that has taken root in you. This affirming and confirming strengthens you and gives you the courage to express your faith more freely and experience the Gifts of the Holy Spirit more fully.

In this immediate preparation process for Confirmation, we will be involving a lot of different people besides yourself as a Candidate for Confirmation. The whole purpose of involving so many in such an intense process is to help you realize what this faith is all about, but most importantly to remind you of God’s action in your life.  Be assured that all those involved are your number one cheerleaders!!!  Whatever you need, we are here for you!!

With God, the Holy Spirit as our guide, great things will happen!!!  Welcome to an adventure of a lifetime!!!

In the Peace of Christ!
John Schmitt
Co-Director of Disciple Formation

Each candidate for Confirmation is required to complete a Confirmation Registration Form. This form collects necessary information for the Confirmation Register at the Parish Office. This must be completed no later than October 11, 2023.

Confirmation Registration

A printed copy of the calendar of events will be distributed at the October kick-off meeting. Below, a quick reference copy will be posted following this meeting. 

PLEASE NOTE this version of the schedule is as always subject to updates and changes. Please watch your email and text alerts for any updates! 

• Join a Small Group led at the parish
• Pray with the daily/weekly readings
• Look into resources of raising your son/daughter in the faith
• Check out all the resources at LifeTeens ParentLife Blog!

• Someone you choose
• A person who can help guide you in faith beyond Confirmation day
• A sponsor’s job is to be a mentor.  To be a person for you to turn to in faith and to be a model of what it means to be a Catholic Christian.
• All sponsors are asked to complete a Sponsor registration form
• Please complete or return this form to the parish office by Wednesday, November 16, 2022

We are scheduled for our annual Confirmation Retreat for Friday, January 19-Sunday, January 21, 2024. All youth are expected to attend this event as part of their preparation for Confirmation. Any conflicts with this schedule MUST be communicated to John Schmitt in writing no later than Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The Cost to attend is $100to cover the cost of materials, travel etc. This will be billed to each participating family. If cost is an issue, a reduction/payment plan can be arranged, never should cost be an issue! 

We will be headed to Spencer Lake Christian Center in Waupaca, WI for this transformational experience.

Registration/release forms will be available at the kick-off meeting. A PDF of this form will be posted here following the meeting. 

• This service of others is to include
  • The parish
  • The wider community
  • The missions of the universal Church
• Each youth is to record and reflect on two service projects during the time of preparation
  • One by the beginning of February
  • One by the end of April

• Make A Difference Day Leaf Raking
  • Saturday, October 28, 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon
  • Register here: 

• Salvation Army Bell Ringing
  • The week of December 3 or 10, 2023
  • Each small group will be challenged to schedule/sign-up to help with Salvation Army Bell at various locations throughout Wausau 
  • Watch the email updates for details sign-up etc. 

Download the Purpose Companion App in order to keep on top of all the details for Confirmation Preparation. 

Learn More About the Purpose Program HERE: