Confirmation is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation takes place in eighth grade. Eligible students and their parents/guardians will be invited to attend meetings in the fall of their eighth grade year. The school teachers and Religious Education catechists will instruct students on the sacrament during their respective classes. Confirmands and their sponsors will participate in a retreat prior to the reception of the sacrament. The celebration of the sacrament will take place in the spring of the Confirmand's eighth grade year. The Office of Faith Formation will communicate all important information to families using Flocknote. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Office of Faith Formation at 302-994-7757 or at [email protected]. If your child has already completed eighth grade, is under the age of eighteen, and has not completed the Confirmation preparation process, please contact the Office of Faith Formation for information.
If you are a parishioner but your child does not attend St. John the Beloved School or Religious Education program, please contact the Office of Faith Formation so that we can include your child in the preparation process.
The Bishop confirms adults every year at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington on Pentecost Sunday. Classes are held each year for adults over 18 who have not been confirmed. To register, call 302-999-0211.
Sacramental Resource: Catechism of the Catholic Church
Are you a person in need of Baptism? Do you know someone who would benefit from OCIA; a friend, a neighbor, a spouse, or an adult child? Classes will begin at St John the Beloved on Monday September 11, 2023. For more information or to register call the church office, 302-999-0211. Come and see what the process is all about. Your questions will be answered and you will be glad you did!