confirmation

Through the Sacrament of Confirmation, a life receives the Holy Spirit and His gifts. It is also the last Sacrament of Christian Initiation, thus the person who receives this Sacrament comes into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Important things to consider:

  1. The Confirmation program is open to students who attend HIGH SCHOOL
  2. It is a 2-year program
  3. Must present certificate of Baptism and First Holy Communion upon enrollment

Confirmation years 1 & 2:

How long does the program last?

2 years. You have to enroll your teen each year.

How much does the program cost?

The cost of the program is divided in the 2- years of preparation. Confirmation Year 1 is $180 and Confirmation Year 2 is $180, plus an additional donation to cover for the Confirmation retreat.

What supporting documents do I need?

When enrolling your teen for the First Year of Confirmation, you must submit a copy of your teen’s Baptism and First Communion Certificates. Failure to do so, may impact the ability to fully complete the process.

When are the classes?

Classes are held once a month on a Tuesday night. Additionally, teens and their families are required to attend the Confirmation’s Family Mass , at 12:30 pm one Sunday a month. Download the calendars for each year located on the column to the right.

In what languages are the classes given?

The classes are in English only. However, our staff speaks Spanish too.

Ready to enroll your teen in our Confirmation program?

Confirmation enrollment for 2023-2024 is NOW CLOSED. Enrollment for 2023-2024 will open on Monday, June 24, 2024.

For more information or questions about our Confirmation or Youth programs, please contact Elizabeth Oviedo at

elizabeth@la-archdiocese.org or (818) 342-4686 ext. 206 or (213) 948-1597