Confirmation Program
for Young People

To prepare Candidates for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation, St Mark has a two year program in accordance with the norms established by the Diocese of Richmond.  The formation sessions are normally for those young people entering the 10^th grade for the 1^st year sessions and 11^th grade for the 2^nd year sessions, but are also open to 12^th grade if the sacrament has not yet been celebrated.  To begin the formation program, the Candidate must have participated in religious formation the previous year. 

Sessions are usually conducted at least two Sundays a month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  A calendar of formation sessions will be made available after registration at the parent-candidate meeting conducted in early September.

First year Candidates begin their formation with a two-day retreat that includes the parent-candidate meeting.

Second year Candidates will participate in a two and a half day retreat at the Hampton Holy Family Retreat Center in December.

Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School students are not required (but are warmly welcome) to participate in the first year (10^th grade) program, but must participate in the second year (11^th grade) program to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.  This includes participation in the 2^nd year Candidate Confirmation Retreat as the Catholic High Retreat does not replace this St Mark community-building and Confirmation preparing retreat.

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