Confirmation Preparation

at Holy Spirit Catholic Church

At Holy Spirit, Confirmation preparation is a two-year journey for students in Grades 9–11, following the guidelines set by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. To participate, students must be enrolled each year in either a Catholic school* or in Phoenix (Holy Spirit’s youth ministry program).

• Year 1 begins when your teen first signs up for Confirmation preparation at Holy Spirit.
• Year 2 takes place the following school year and leads up to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring.

* In the past, teens were required to participate in the parish Youth Ministry program for two full years prior to receiving Confirmation. While this is still the preferred path, attendance at a Catholic high school is sufficient for fulfilling the "two years of faith formation" component of the Confirmation requirements. There are additional items required for all candidates, regardless of the school attended, for immediate preparation for the sacrament. Please see the "Eligibility Requirements for Year 2 students" for more information.

After receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, we strongly encourage teens to stay connected and grow in their faith by continuing to attend Phoenix youth nights.

Confirmation Mass:

Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 11 AM

Confirmation Retreat Options for Year 2 Students

(Attendance at one is required)

October 25–26, 2025 – Overnight Retreat at LifeTeen Camp Hidden Lake, Dahlonega, GA.
Click here to register: DISCOVERY FALL

January 24–25, 2026 – 2-Day Retreat at HSCC (Teens must attend both days).
Click here to register: DISCOVERY WINTER

*Confirmation Prep Year 1 students don't need to attend but you are certainly welcome to join us!

For additional information, please contact the Religious Education Office.

What do you need to do to get Confirmed at HSCC?

1. Be a registered Holy Spirit parishioner (Register online); if you are registered at another parish, submit a Pastoral Consent Letter from your parish
2. Submit Baptismal Certificate if not baptized at Holy Spirit
3. Register for Phoenix and Confirmation Preparation.
4. Students are expected to attend at least 80% of scheduled youth events for both years of Confirmation Preparation. (Make-up Work will be available for each session.)

Eligibility Requirements for Year 2 students:

1. Attend one Confirmation Orientation Meeting at HSCC
2. Participate in an approved Service Project at HSCC
3. Attend an approved Confirmation Retreat at HSCC (listed above)
4. Attend an individual meeting with the Pastor, Fr. Luke Ballman (Click to Sign Up)
5. Pick a Confirmation Saint Name (Deadline: January 31, 2026)
6. Pick a Confirmation Sponsor (Deadline: January 31, 2026)
7. Fill out & return a Confirmation Sponsor Form (Deadline: January 31, 2026)
8. Turn in all Make-Up Work  (Deadline: January 31, 2026)