billerica, massachusetts

Confirmation

Confirmation Steps:

Confirmation Step 1 – Request
Confirmation Step 2 – Sponsor Information
Confirmation Step 3 – Bishop Letter and Checklist

Confirmation Components:

Confirmation Information for 2021
Confirmation Sponsor – Conversation Online Form
Confirmation Prayer Partners Initiative
Confirmation Ritual Text Handout
Confirmation for Teens is a component of Teen Ministries

Tony Carbrello is the Coordinator of Teen Ministries, and he would be happy to answer any questions you have by calling him at 978-667-3733 x445 or by email.

Teens preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation should complete the three steps (buttons on right) as part of the preparation process.

Each teen should meet with Confirmation Coordinator Tony, or one of his Adult Leaders. These Confirmation Conversations are meant to discuss the life and faith of the candidate – it is not a test! Use the link below to sign up for a Confirmation Conversation.

Teen Ministries Meet

How Do I Choose a Confirmation Sponsor? (by Tony):

Tony created this short video to offer recommendations about how to choose a Confirmation Sponsor.

Additional Information:

Service expectations have been suspended by the Archdiocese as part of preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation, due to the complexities of offering service opportunities during the pandemic. If you are doing works of mercy or other service activities, please keep track of these yourself.

Preparation Videos:

Video from Syracuse, NY Diocese – Confirmation

A good video that explains some of the meaning behind the sacrament of Confirmation, but also gives plenty of visual examples of teens coming forward to be anointed by the Bishop. In our case, Bishop Hennessey will ask for only a name and offer peace to the candidate – there will be no handshake or conversation before or after the anointing.

Confirmation – Catholic Central:

Libby & Kai at Catholic Central will provide some humor and information about the day of Confirmation and some of the meaning behind the sacrament.

It’s Not Graduation – ODB Films

This is probably one of the best videos about Confirmation. Enjoy the humor.