Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in our churches on December 17, 2023.

Our Lady of the Atonement at 12:30pm
St. John Vianney at 3:00pm

The Sacrament is open to all young people who are presently in grade 8 or older and have a desire to be active in their Catholic Faith.
If you have already submitted a Registration Form, we thank you. If you have not, please complete the form and return to us as soon as possible. Our Office is located in the Atonement Family Centre at Our Lady of the Atonement Parish, 2940 Forest Glade Drive.
Printable FormOnline Form

Information Meetings
This meeting is for parents and confirmation candidates. We ask that you attend what meeting. You may choose either location, regardless of which church or school your family is affiliated with.

• Wednesday, September 13 at 6:30pm at St. John Vianney Church
• Sunday, September 17 at 1:00pm at Our Lady of the Atonement Church

Commitment Ceremonies - Weekend of September 23 & 24
At Mass, Confirmation candidates will be asked to commit to the Sacrament with their parish community. Again, you may choose either location, regardless of which church or school your family is affiliated with.

• Our Lady of the Atonement: Saturday, September 23 at 5:00pm; Sunday, September 24 at 8:30am or 10:30am
• St. John Vianney: Saturday, September 23 at 5:00pm; Sunday, September 24 at 9:00am or 11:00am

Confirmation Classes
These meetings are for the candidates. All of these meetings are at Our Lady of the Atonement Church except for Thursday, December 7. The 4th meeting will include rehearsal for Confirmation. Candidates must attend the meeting at the same location as their confirmation. 

Meeting 1:
Wednesday, October 4 from 6-8pm
Thursday, October 5 from 6-8pm

Meeting 2:
Wednesday, October 25 from 6-8pm
Thursday, October 26 from 6-8pm

Meeting 3:
Wednesday, November 15 from 6-8pm
Thursday, November 16 from 6-8pm

Meeting 4 - Rehearsal:
Wednesday, December 6 from 6-8pm at Our Lady of the Atonement
Thursday, December 7 from 6-8pm at St. John Vianney

Post Confirmation Retreat Day:
This is for all those who have received the sacrament this year.
Saturday, January 28 from 12:30-3:30pm at Our Lady of the Atonement

Letters
Confirmation candidates are asked to write a letter to Father Rob, our Pastor, explaining why they would like to be confirmed. The letter is due October 25/26 (2nd Youth meeting). 

Saints
Candidates also need to do research on a Saint of their choice. Possibly the saint they are named after or the one for their Confirmation name, if they choose one. Project is due November 19. Printable Saint Report

Gowns
We would like our Candidates to wear red gowns on Confirmation day. We ask for $20.00  to cover the rental cost. Please bring with you to the Information Meeting in September).
 

If you have any questions, please contact us either by phone or email.       
Father Jim Higgins        519-735-6023  jhiggins@dol.ca
Mrs. Maria Mollica      519-735-6023  mmollica@dol.ca

For more information on the Sacrament of Confirmation, click here.