Archdiocesan Expectations

The Archdiocese of Atlanta has three primary expectations for reception of Confirmation:

1.  The Archdiocese has designated the 10th grade as the earliest ordinary age for Confirmation.

2.  Archdiocesan policy expects candidates to complete one-two prior years of foundational religious education.  (See Below for specific information)

3.  Candidates must enroll in a standalone Confirmation program to be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  (See Below for how St. John Neumann implements its standalone program)

One-Two Prior Years of Foundational Religious Education

If a student has only one year prior to their 10th grade year, then they may still enroll in the Standalone Confirmation Program, but they will be expected to attend all Sunday Life Teen events.  Qualifying religious education can be attained through:

• Life Teen (grades 9-12)
• Catholic school 

St. John Neumann must be able to verify attendance with the Church or School if the two years of religious education were not attained through Life Teen at St. John Neumann.  St. John Neumann church will also need to verify attendance at St. John Neumann Regional School.

Standalone Confirmation Program

This program is available to all 10th - 12th grade students who have completed two years of foundational religious education (or one year, but attend all Life Teen Sunday events during their Confirmation year).  As part of the standalone Confirmation Program, attendance at the events for the program are expected to be the priority for families and Candidates above all extra-curricular activities. 

Candidates are expected to remain faithful participants in the Catholic Church.  Candidates should:

• Attend Sunday Mass (or Saturday Vigil Mass) each week.
• Receive Reconciliation within a month of Confirmation.
• Complete community service project.
• Select a Confirmation Saint and provide a small research project on the Life of the Saint and why they selected that Saint.
• Work with their Sponsors on a regular basis.

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