Confirmation

Program Vision

Consistent with the vision of St. Ignatius Parish’s broader Faith Formation Program, the Confirmation Program is a process of personal and communal formation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our program fulfills the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Boston, calling students to authentic discernment as they choose to be confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church.

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This formational process is enlivened by the distinct Jesuit character of St. Ignatius Parish. We integrate consistent exposure to the Ignatian spiritual tradition, service and social justice experience, opportunities to grapple with the central beliefs of the Catholic faith, and community development with other candidates as they build the foundation for a mature and lifelong faith.

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​Eligibility

Students in Grade 9 and above are eligible to begin preparation for Confirmation and will typically receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of Grade 10. We expect our candidates to have received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Eucharist, and that they are actively practicing their faith.

We require all students, including those attending Catholic schools, to complete both years of our Confirmation program to ensure adequate sacramental preparation. If there are special circumstances that have impacted their sacramental preparation, please contact Paula Gomez Victorica at gomezvic@bc.edu or 617-552-6106 before registering for Confirmation.

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We expect candidates for Confirmation to be active participants in the Sunday liturgy at St. Ignatius and our Confirmation classes throughout the year. If there are other circumstances that might impact your child’s attendance, please contact us upon registering so that we can make necessary arrangements.