CONFIRMATION

Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, a baptized person is anointed and sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

“For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."

“[Confirmation] gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross.”

- The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1285 & 1303

What is Confirmation?

A religious ceremony in a church with a bishop and a groom. The bishop is anointing the groom's forehead. The groom has his eyes closed, and a woman standing beside him has her hand on his shoulder. Several people are seated in the background.

Adult Confirmation | Ages 19+

  • Adult Confirmation is the process by which adults ages 19 and older prepare for and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

  • You will need an open heart and mind to receive the power of the Holy Spirit. Here are some of the steps of the process:

    • SIGN UP: Register and submit copies of your Baptism & First Eucharist certificates by March 1st. Registration opens in January.

    • ORIENTATION: Attend an orientation session on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 from 7-9pm with your sponsor.

      MASS: Candidates and Sponsors are expected to attend Mass every week.

    • MEETINGS: Attend all Adult Confirmation sessions with your sponsor. These are currently schedule to be from 7-9pm on Wednesdays, April 8th, April 15th, April 22nd, April 29th, May 6th, May 13th & May 20th, 2026 in the Fireside Room.

      SPONSOR: Choose an active, Confirmed Catholic who is not your parent or spouse (or future spouse) to be your sponsor to accompany and do your preparation with you. Note: if they are married they must be married in the Catholic Church.

      SAINT: Choose the name of a Catholic Saint to be Confirmed under

    • CONFIRMATION: Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th, 2026, at 11am. Plan to be here by 10:30am with your sponsor.

  • Register for Adult Confirmation by filling out our online form here by March 1, 2025.

    Please contact Matt Zemanek with any questions.

    Direct line: (949) 973-9025

    Email: mzemanek@st-timsrc.org

A religious ceremony in a church, where a bishop or priest is blessing a young woman dressed in a white lace dress, assisted by another young woman in a floral dress. The bishop is wearing red and gold vestments, a mitre, and holding a crosier, while an older man in white robes assists.

Youth Confirmation | 9th-12th grade

  • Youth Confirmation is a 2-year journey. Our goal is to provide teens with the opportunity to learn about Catholic teachings, our faith, and most importantly, cultivate a relationship with Jesus Christ. Year 1 registrants must be in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade.

    Download Year 1 Requirements here.

    Download Year 2 Requirements here.

  • Meeting Times: Select Wednesday nights from 7:15 - 8:45 pm

    The 2024-2025 Confirmation year begins on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7:15 pm for both Year 1 and Year 2.

  • Click here to register online.

    FF Office: (949) 495-4126

    Direct Line: (949) 973-9021

    Email: tjauregui@st-timsrc.org