Confirmation
Confirmation is the sacrament that completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It strengthens the Christian to live out their faith boldly and to be a witness to Christ in the world.
Benefits of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation:
- Deepening of baptismal grace
- Strengthening of the gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Empowerment to witness to Christ
- Fuller integration into the Church
How to Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation:
Preparation for Confirmation is available for teenagers, usually starting in the 9th grade, through our Youth Ministry program. Adults who seek to be Confirmed can participate in the OCIA program.
Youth Confirmation
The Diocese of Venice requires a minimum of 2 continuous years of religious instruction before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sacramental preparation for Confirmation can begin as early as the summer of a teen's 9th grade year. Preparation includes Confirmation classes and weekly High School Youth Group meetings. Information and links are included below.
Confirmation Registration for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Confirmation Registration for the Fall Classes will be open in mid-July.
Contact the Youth Ministry office or review the St. William bulletin for dates of the upcoming parents' meetings to register your teen.
2025-2026 Calendar--Coming soon
Confirmation Classes Topics: Cycle A, Slight Alteration for Cycle B and Cycle C
Year 1 Class
- Class 1: Chapter 1 Why Am I Here?| Chapter 2: What makes me Happy? | Chapter 3: What's your Story God?
- Class 2: Chapter 3: What's your Story God? | Chapter 4: How do I know God is Real? | Chapter 5: Who is Jesus?
- Class 3: Chapter 5: Who is Jesus? | Chapter 6: Why Be Catholic?
- Class 4: Chapter 7: Where am I going? | Adoration during class
- Class 5: Chapter 8: The Power and Purpose of the Sacraments | Chapter 9: Baptism, Your Initiation into God's Family | Father David on Discernment
- Class 6: Chapter 10: The Healing Power of Confession | Reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Year 2 Class
- Class 1: Story from a Priest | Chapter 12: Who is the Holy Spirit? | Chapter 13: What does the Holy Spirit do for me?
- Class 2: Chapter 13: What does the Holy Spirit do for me?| Chapter 14: Why have I been Chosen? | Chapter 16: What does it mean to say "I do?"
- Class 3: Chapter 16: What does it mean to say "I do?" | Safe Environment | Chapter 17: Holy Orders and Vocational Discernment
- Class 4: Chapter 17: Holy Orders and Vocational Discernment | Chapter 18: Getting to Know God through Prayer | Chapter 19: Who is Mary?
- Class 5: Vocation Panel with Priest and Sisters | Chapter 19: Who is Mary?
- Class 6: Chapter 20: The Beatitudes as a Path to True Happiness | Chapter 21: Building Virtue- Your Spiritual Workout
Review below links for Year 1 and Year 2 Confirmation Documents.
For more information on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, contact:
Linda Giacalone Youth Minister
239-963-4705
