Confirmation

“Dear Young People, let yourselves be taken over by the light of Christ and spread that light wherever you go.”   


-Saint John Paul II

Confirmation is a Sacrament of transformation – one in which the individual is ready to live as a disciple of Christ.


It is necessary for the completion of baptismal graces and brings one more closely into the Church.


The Sacrament of Confirmation may be received by those students who are 16 years of age at the time of Confirmation or in their Junior year of high school, and who have had regular and ongoing catechesis as part of a religious education program or attend a Catholic high school.


For more information on our Youth Ministry formation program for high schoolers, click here.

Expectations for Confirmation Preparation:

Those desiring to be confirmed go through a formal preparation for the Sacrament. Through that preparation, certain expectations must be fulfilled.


  • Small Groups: Participants will attend all the Confirmation small group sessions. These sessions are listed on the calendar.
  • Sponsor: Select a sponsor who embodies the Catholic faith. You must engage with your sponsor for a Mass, a service project, and a sponsor/candidate gathering.
  • January Retreat: Attendance is mandatory for all. The date is TBA for the January 2026 retreat.
  • Selection of a Saint: Choose a saint that intrigues you or whom you admire. Discuss how this saint can guide you on your spiritual journey within your small group.
  • Letter of Intent: All students must write a letter of intent to the presiding Bishop.


Please contact Lea Rosenberg, Director of Youth Ministry, at lrosenberg@stgabrielhubertus.org or (262) 628-1141 if you have questions regarding this sacrament preparation.