• The Preparation:
• Candidates must be in 7th grade or older
• Classes time and day: They will be held a couple times a month on Sundays after the 10:30 mass -12:00 pm -- 1:30 pm. (Snacks will be provided by parents.) Full Calendar will be provided at the orientation.
• Required Meetings outside of the Sunday classes: 
• Beginning afternoon of reflection on Sunday September 27th 12:30 - 4pm. Attend mass and lunch is Included
• A field trip to St. James Cathedral. November 22nd - Meet at noon; class 12-1:30pm; Field Trip 1:30-5:30pm
• Closing day retreat on a Saturday in January Date and Time to be announced  )
• Confirmation will be celebrated in late January 2027 or Early February
• You must provide a copy of your Baptism Certificate if the candidate was not baptized at Holy Innocents.
• The sponsor must be a fully initiated Catholic which means they are Baptized, had First Communion and are Confirmed.

What is the Cost of the Preparation?

While we do not charge for the celebration of sacraments, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds, we do ask for a financial fee of $75 per candidate for Holy Innocents and St. Anthony candidates. ($95 for outside of parish) this covers, textbook, a journal, supplies and the retreat.