Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the sacraments of initiation, along with Baptism and Eucharist. This sacrament is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace and serves as a foundation for a continuum of spiritual growth as one’s life unfolds and matures.
At St. Francis of Assisi, preparation for Confirmation typically occurs in the 9th grade year and the Sacrament is received in the fall of the 10th grade year.
Please note that preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation and Youth Ministry are different programs.
Registration details can be found here or for more information please contact the Faith Formation Office at 515-440-1030.
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Preparation for Confirmation-9th Grade
Confirmation preparation takes place in a large group format, where all students will meet together once a month. These gatherings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month (with some exceptions, see below) from 7:30–9:00 pm in the Parish Hall.
Since 7:30–9:00 pm on Wednesdays is also the meeting time for our high school youth ministry program, FISH, any high school student is welcome to attend these sessions.
Below are the dates of 2025-2026 Confirmation sessions:
- Kick-Off, October 1, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- December 3, 2025
- January 7, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- March 4, 2026
- April 8, 2026
- May 6, 2026
- Confirmation retreat Fall 2026, date TBD
- Confirmation Fall 2026, date TBD
Below are the remaining session dates of 2024-2025 Confirmation sessions, held from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Parish Hall:
April 30
May 7
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We are committed to making this a meaningful and fruitful journey for your student as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
For additional questions about Confirmation, please contact Chris Smith, csmith@saintfrancischurch.org, Youth Ministry Coordinator, at 515-440-1030.
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Sacrament of Confirmation-10th Grade
After completing the formation process during their freshman year, students will then be confirmed during the fall of their sophomore year. During their sophomore year, they will also attend the Confirmation retreat prior to receiving the sacrament.
For additional questions about Confirmation, please contact Chris Smith, csmith@saintfrancischurch.org, Youth Ministry Coordinator, at 515-440-1030.
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