Confirmation Formation

The Sacrament of Confirmation strengthens our baptismal faith through the gifts of the Holy Spirit and calls us to live as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our Confirmation Formation program helps young people grow in their relationship with Christ through prayer, faith formation, Eucharistic Adoration, service, and participation in the life of the Church.

Who Can Participate?

Confirmation Preparation is offered to students in Grades 7–12. Students in Grades 7–8 participate in preparation leading toward Confirmation, which is ordinarily celebrated beginning in Grade 9.

Students may attend formation at either Blessed Sacrament Parish in Holyoke or St. Patrick Parish in South Hadley.

Blessed Sacrament Parish (BSP)

Program: Faith Builders
Grades: 3–12
Confirmation Preparation: Grades 7–12
When: Select Sundays, 5:30–7:15 PM
Where: 1945 Northampton Street, Holyoke

Faith Builders brings students together for Eucharistic Adoration, faith formation, dinner, small-group discussions, and fellowship.

View BSP Faith Builders Schedule

St. Patrick Parish (SPP)

Program: Confirmation Formation
Grades: 7–12
When: Select Sundays, 5:30–7:30 PM
Where: 15 School Street, South Hadley

Students participate in Confirmation Formation through prayer, faith-based discussions, service, and fellowship. Most sessions are held at St. Patrick Parish, with some special events taking place at Blessed Sacrament Parish.

View SPP Confirmation Formation Schedule

Confirmation Requirements

Candidates preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are expected to participate in formation, attend required preparation events, complete Christian service hours, select a Confirmation saint, and choose an eligible sponsor.

All candidate forms, sponsor paperwork, important deadlines, and sacramental information are available on our Confirmation Candidates page.

Confirmation Candidate Forms & Requirements

Confirmation Mass

Friday, April 30, 2027
6:00 PM
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Holyoke

Confirmation Rehearsal:
Thursday, April 29, 2027
6:00–7:00 PM

Registration

Registration is open to students attending public, Catholic, private, and homeschool programs. Families do not need to be registered parishioners of Blessed Sacrament or St. Patrick Parish to participate.

Questions?

Ms. Kelly O'Connor
Director of Religious Education
Office: (413) 532-0713, ext. 118 • Monday–Friday | Regular Office Hours
Religious Education Cell: (413) 213-6624 • For use during Religious Education classes and programs
Email: oconnork@blessedsacramentholyoke.org