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Confirmation 2026-2027 Information

Key Dates 2026-2027

August - Confirmation dialogues
(candidate & parent)
- August 8 - 8 am-11:30 am (St. Benedict)
- August 12 - 4pm-7:30 pm (Seven Dolors)
- August 15 - 8 am-11:30 am (St. Martin)
- Click to register for time slot
August/September - Learning Centers (candidate & parent)
September 27 - Rite of Calling
St. Benedict, St. Martin - 8 am
Seven Dolors - 10 am
(candidate, parent & sponsor)
February 21 - Rite of Sending
St. Benedict, St. Martin - 8 am
Seven Dolors - 10 am
(candidate, parent & sponsor)
February 28- Confirmation
(candidate, parent & sponsor)

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Retreat Options

Participating in a retreat is a requirement to receive the sacrament of confirmation. More opportunities will be posted as they become available.

Central Minnesota TEC

TEC Weekends

Oct 16-18
Jan 1-3
Jan 16-18

Diocesan Retreat options

To register email faithformation@transfigurationcatholic.org

Diocesan Confirmation Retreats

Each retreat will need at least 12 students registered by the Monday prior to the retreat. Please note these retreat will be canceled if the minimum number is not registered by this time. Any participants registered will be notified if this will occur. Costs are $45 for each youth and $25 for each adult in attendance.

Oct. 10: 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Diocesan Confirmation Retreat at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids. An adult chaperone will also need to attend.
November 7: 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Diocesan Confirmation Retreat at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids. An adult chaperone will also need to attend.
February 6: 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Diocesan Confirmation Retreat at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids. An adult chaperone will also need to attend.

Submit candidate, parent, and sponsor contact information

A confirmation sponsor should be someone the candidate trusts and admires, and who can provide guidance and support. The sponsor should also be someone who lives out the Catholic faith and is available for six sponsor/candidate meetings and other confirmation activities.