• 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.
• There is a required beginning afternoon of reflection on Sunday September 28th10:30 -- 3:00p. and closing day retreat on Saturday January 10, 2026, 8:30 am - 6:00pm at St. Jude in Redmond.  (These times include attending the 5pm mass at St. Jude that day)
• Confirmation will be in early February 2026
• 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.