Teen Confirmation

is celebrated in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Teens must attend Life Teen on Sunday nights or Catholic High School. In addition, confirmands are to attend the Confirmation classes, a retreat, and complete the sponsor and candidate project. Scroll down to view each of the Teen Confirmation Requirements’ details.

If you have any questions, please email Nancy Liette or call the parish office 757-428-8547.

Important Dates

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Kickoff Night

7:00-8:30pm
Crawford Hall
For all teens

September 24, 2025

Parent Meeting

 6:30-8:00 pm

Confirmation Classes

Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Crawford Hall

Class #1: 9/24/2026

Class #2:  11/19/2026

Class #3:  1/28/2027

Class #4:  2/25/2027

Class #5: 4/22/2027

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Confirmation Retreat

10 am – 7 pm

Rite of Recognition

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Sacrament of Confirmation

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Teen Confirmation Requirements

Each candidate must prepare for and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at their home parish.

Sacrament Request Form

Click here to email the mail the Coordinator, Nancy Liette

Baptism Certificate

A new Baptism certificate with notations (First Eucharist must be noted) is required and needs to be submitted unless both Baptism and First Eucharist were at Star of the Sea.

Religious Education

Candidate must attend weekly parish High School Religious Education (Life Teen: registration and calendar are available on the parish website) or be enrolled at Catholic High School.

Confirmation Class

Candidate must attend all of the Confirmation classes, in addition to the Religious Education stated above. They are two separate registrations.

Retreat

Each candidate must attend a Confirmation Retreat.

Interview

Each candidate must schedule an interview with Fr. Steve.

Sponsors

Candidates must select a Confirmation sponsor who meets the following requirements:

  • At least 16 years old
  • Fully-initiated Catholic (having received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist)
  • Not bound by any canonical penalty (e.g., a person who is married must be in a marriage recognized by the Church)
  • Leading a life of faith befitting the role to be undertaken (e.g., regularly attending Mass on Sunday and living the faith)
  • Not parents of the child

Sponsor Letter

All sponsors must submit the following form, no later than Dec 17th.