2026–2027 Teen Confirmation is coming soon!

The Sacrament of Confirmation, together with Baptism and the Eucharist, completes the Sacraments of Christian Initiation. Through Confirmation, the baptized are strengthened by the Holy Spirit and more fully united to Christ and His Church.

In the Diocese of Fort Worth, Teen Confirmation takes place in 9th or 10th grade, after the teen has reached 15 years of age.

What is the effect of Confirmation?

“The effect of Confirmation is a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit like that of Pentecost. This outpouring impresses on the soul an indelible character and produces a growth in the grace of Baptism. It roots the recipient more deeply in divine sonship, binds him more firmly to Christ and to the Church and reinvigorates the gifts of the Holy Spirit in his soul. It gives special strength to witness to the Christian faith” (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 268).

Important Information for Parents

• Teen Confirmation in the Diocese of Fort Worth ordinarily takes place in 9th or 10th grade, after the teen has turned 15 years old. Exceptions are rare and must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Religious Education.
• Teen Confirmation preparation is intended for baptized teens who have already received First Holy Communion.
• Students in middle school or high school who have been baptized but have not yet received First Holy Communion must enroll in OCIA Adapted preparation process rather than Teen Confirmation preparation.
• Parents are the primary educators of their children in the faith and guide their teen’s Confirmation preparation at home. The Office of Religious Education provides a calendar guide, study plan, and textbooks unless the family is homeschooling and using a different curriculum.
• The calendar guide must be followed carefully, as it includes required dates, formation expectations, and sacramental requirements.
• Sponsors are welcome to attend all formation sessions at the discretion of the family.
• The Bishop is the ordinary minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1313).
• Teens preparing for Confirmation are expected to participate actively in parish Youth Ministry on Wednesday evenings while parents attend Adult Faith Formation at the same time.
• Families are expected to participate in the Parish Lenten Mission, Faith Formation workshops, communal meals, and Adult Faith Formation Series throughout the year.
• Registration begins during the summer and will be announced through Flocknote and the Religious Education bulletin board.
• Registration is required for all teens preparing for Confirmation.
• Formation sessions for registered teens begin in October and are completed primarily at home with parental guidance and parish formation.

Registration coming soon!
Teen Confirmation Registration Form Grades 9th-12th

If you have any questions, please email the Office of Religious Education

Director of Religious Education