Confirmation

“He breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:22

Youth Confirmation

The age for youth Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Seattle is 7th grade or the equivalent age. Saint Thomas More welcomes all 7th grade students to register for the youth Confirmation Program.

Youth preparing for Confirmation are invited to join our Middle School Youth Group, where they will have the opportunity to connect with others who will also be getting confirmed.

Click here for more information about Youth Group and how to register!

Youth preparing for Confirmation are required to attend two day-long, and one overnight retreat. For more information regarding Youth Confirmation, please reach out to Amanda Woyak.

Please note: Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, high school students will join the adult Confirmation Program. See the Adult Confirmation section below for more information.

…the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.

Catechism of the Catholic Church #1285

Calendar

November Confirmation Retreat (Overnight)

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February Confirmation Retreat (Day)

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April Confirmation Retreat (Day)

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Confirmation Mass 2026

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Celebrant: TBD

Adult Confirmation

Adult candidates for Confirmation are invited to join the Becoming Catholic program. Becoming Catholic serves adults who have been Baptized, received their First Eucharist, or who have not received any of the sacraments and would like to know more. For more information on adult Confirmation please contact Sharon Guerrero or visit our Becoming Catholic page for more information.

Adults preparing for Confirmation with the Becoming Catholic program will receive Confirmation during the Easter Vigil Mass.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • In the Archdiocese of Seattle, the age of Confirmation is 7th Grade or the equivalent age.

  • Youth Confirmation classes are offered Mondays at 6PM to 7:30PM, starting the first week of October and ending in May. See our Faith Formation calendar for class and retreat dates.

  • Yes, St. Thomas More offers a High School Confirmation program on Sunday 5:00pm-6:30pm. Sacramental preparation for adults can be done through our Becoming Catholic program. Visit our Becoming Catholic page to register for classes.

  • Candidates for Confirmation should be baptism, complete the sacramental program and retreats. You can find an explanation of requirements on our parish resource page.