• The following Information is for the 2025 - 2026 Calendar Year . . . 
  
  THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION:

  Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation. Confirmation invokes the fullness of the Holy Spirit upon each candidate, asking God to bring to completion the good work that He started in them in baptism (giving them more  faith, hope, and love) and also bestowing upon them the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, to aide them in being witnesses to the beauty, truth, and goodness of Christ and His Church.
  
  Confirmation is meant to be a launching point in the lives of those who receive it - to propel them to live their Catholic faith as a faithful witness to the hope that is in them (1 Pet. 3:15). Through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the newly confirmed are sent forth to be Christ to and for others, living lives of exemplary virtue, service, and love. 
  
  AGE GUIDELINES:
  If Baptized before the age of 7, Youth receive Confirmation in 8th Grade (ages 13 to 14).
  
  If Baptized after the age of 7 or if you are an adult seeking the sacrament of confirmation, click HERE to access the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) page.
  
  PARISH REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
  In order for your child to attend Confirmation or any Faith Formation class, participant's family MUST BE REGISTERED parishioners of Saint Joseph. To register online, CLICK HERE.
  
  THE HOLY MASS:
  The Holy Mass is the greatest prayer of God & the greatest thing that any of us can do for our spiritual life. If children do not see parents practicing their Catholic faith, than most likely children will not practice themselves as adults. Families attending Mass together is a good for both parents & children. In order for candidates to receive confirmation, their families MUST attend Mass together at our parish each Sunday. It is the number one requirement of the confirmation year. Each family is required to sign an agreement.
  
  CLASS INFORMATION:
  Confirmation Class is on Sundays from 12:15pm to 1:45pm in the parish hall. To access registration page, CLICK HERE.
  
  SPONSOR INFORMATION:
  Each candidate must choose at least one sponsor. If two (2) sponsors are chosen, they must be one male and one female and cannot be the candidates parents. Sponsors are asked to participate in candidates journey. Sponsor Sundays are the First Sunday class of each month & MANDATORY of all SPONSORS beginning in October. This year, Parents are invited to attend Sponsor Sundays. 
  
  SPONSOR ELIGIBILITY FORM:
  Each sponsor is required to complete a Sponsor Eligibility Form. The form must be signed by the sponsors pastor & returned to the Director, volunteers or parish office. Original copy required. Sponsors must be practicing Catholics and in good standing; and at least the age of 16. 

  
  

  REQUIREMENTS:
  Beginning in September, Confirmation candidates are required to complete one (1) calendar year of sacramental preparation at Saint Joseph. This includes attending Mass on Sunday or the Saturday Vigil; Sunday class; choosing a Confirmation Saint Name; two (2) Saturday Retreats: one fall & one spring; scheduled volunteering for Mass, Hospitality Sunday: Meet the Candidates; & Stations of the Cross & Lenten Soup Dinner in the spring; Saint Presentation; End of year exam to demonstrate candidates grasp of the Catholic faith and their assent to all it encompasses. 

  Sacramental Prep schedule available soon.

  
  WORKS OF CHARITY (NEW REQUIREMENT):

  In addition to scheduled volunteering, Candidates are also required to volunteer for at least two (2) different events at Saint Joseph & volunteer for one (1) event outside of the parish. Each candidate is given a "WORKS OF CHARITY" worksheet at the beginning of the year. Candidates choose from a provided list of different parish events to volunteer & must complete the specified number of hours. Volunteers hosting the event, sign the "WORKS OF CHARITY" worksheet & provide the number of hours volunteered. Worksheet available soon.

  
  DIOCESE OF COLORADO SPRINGS GUIDELINES:
  To review Sacrament Reception guidelines, please click on the provided link to the Diocese of Colorado Springs homepage: Confirmation Guideline Information.