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Confirmation Preparation will begin on Wednesday, September 17th in the Cafeteria.
The Confirmation Preparation Process at St. Benilde:

In the archdiocese of New Orleans, baptized teens entering the 11th grade are eligible to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. This year, Confirmation preparation will be happening within the context of St. Benilde's Built Up Nights. These nights will take place monthly, from September to April, beginning at 6:00 PM. Individuals preparing for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and Communion, Confirmation, and OCIA candidates and catechumens will break into appropriate groups.

Confirmation formation will occur from 6-7:30 within the context of gender exclusive small groups led by two or more safe-environment trained adult mentors. Active participation in these sessions is essential; candidates must attend a minimum of six sessions to be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Candidates must also attend a mandatory Day of Service scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:00 am. – 2:00 pm, and a Confirmation retreat, scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9:00-4:00 pm.
Candidates will also attend a one-on-one interview with Fr. Mathew Johnston, the pastor, in March or April to determine their readiness to receive this important sacrament.

Registration forms and paperwork are due by Monday, September 15, 2025, along with the preparation fee (covering supplies, retreat, robes, etc.) of $90. Parents/guardians are expected to attend an introductory meeting on Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 pm. in the Cafeteria.

For more information about the 2025-2026 Confirmation Program, please contact coordinator Samantha Keller at [email protected].
Summary of Confirmation Preparation Dates & Requirements:
- Mandatory Orientation for both parents and candidates – Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria
- Active participation in a small group (consisting of approximately 8 gatherings) in the months leading up to the sacrament. At least 6 scheduled sessions must be attended to be eligible to receive the sacrament.
- Mandatory Day of Service on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
- Mandatory Confirmation Retreat on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9:00-3:30 pm. (Location: St. Benilde Campus).
- Personal interview with Fr. Matthew Johnston, Pastor, in March/April. These will be scheduled at a later date.
- Confirmation Sponsor Form & Confirmation Saint - Sunday, March 29, 2026
- Confirmation Practice Thursday, April 23 at 6:15 pm. in the Church -Sponsors must attend
- Confirmation Mass is Saturday, April 25, at 4:00 pm. in the Church
2025-2026 Confirmation Preparation Schedule

If you are an adult in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation, please click here for information about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).
2025-26 Confirmation Registration Form
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- Candidate Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Middle Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  School currently attending REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  DOB (MM-DD-YYYY) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  City of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Church of Baptism REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  Date of Baptism (DD-MM-YYYY) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Candidates' Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Candidate's Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Please choose the statement which best describes you. REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Are you a registered parishioner at St. Benilde Church REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  If you answered no to the above, where are you a registered parishioner? Please enter valid data.
  
  How often are you going to Mass? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of? REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Please provide the names of any candidates you would like to be place with in a small group.
  Note: small groups are gender exclusive
- Parent/Guardian 1 Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Parent/Guardian 2 Information
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Please select all of the ways you are willing to assist with Confirmation Preparation REQUIRED Supply snacks for monthly gatherings. Volunteer for the Confirmation Retreat on 2/8 Volunteer for Confirmation Day of Service on 4/5 Assist with Confirmation Practice on 5/4 None of the above Please fill out this field.
- Preparation Fee90.0
- Candidate Agreement
  I understand that active participation and regular attendance is an essential part of the sacramental process. I understand that I must attend a minimum of six preparation sessions, a Confirmation retreat, and the Day of Service in order to be eligible to receive the sacrament of Confirmation.
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Confirmation

Summary of Confirmation Preparation Dates & Requirements:

2025-2026 Confirmation Preparation Schedule