Commitment
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Students and parents should discuss if now is a good time to pursue the Sacrament of Confirmation. If the student and the parent(s) agree and are committed to the process, please sign the form. The student may hand it in to their small group mentor during a Called Confirmation session, or it may be uploaded by clicking on the submit button below.
St. Norbert School students should hand their Commitment Letter to their teacher. 
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Saint Name & Sponsor InfoDue Monday, Sept 29, 2025 for Faith Formation students
Due Monday, Dec 8, 2025 for school students |
The Confirmation Saint Name identifies us in a unique way, not just our physical selves, but who we are or strive to be as a person. One of the traditional practices in the Church at the time of Confirmation is choosing a name that will remind you of this sacrament.
Your confirmation name: . Must be a canonized Saint’s name . Can be your given/Baptismal name, if it is a Saint’s name You might want to choose the name of a Saint who represents the type of Christian you wish to become, or you could choose a Saint that represents a strength that you have or desire. It is important to learn as much as you can about your Patron Saint. After all, you are asking this Saint to be your friend and advocate for the rest of your life. Whether you decide to stay with your given, Baptismal name (remember, it has to be a Saint’s name) or to choose a new one, take the time to research the Saint and explore the root meaning of his or her name, for as Scripture says…… “Yahweh calls us each by name.” A Confirmation sponsor is a spiritual friend to you—someone who you feel comfortable being around, talking with, sharing your ideas with and reaching out to when you have questions about life. The sponsor takes an active role in helping you to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The sponsor will present you to the Bishop for anointing and should be readily available to listen to your concerns and questions about your faith or about the Church. A sponsor does not have to be the same gender as you. They need to be at least 16-years of age, be a practicing Catholic and have completed all the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Parents are NOT eligible to be sponsors. Some possibilities for your sponsor might be your godparent, your aunt or uncle, a family friend, a teacher, catechist or parishioner whom you admire and communicate with quite often. |
Saint FairFor Faith Formation Students--Sunday, Oct 26 or
Tuesday, Oct 28 St. Norbert School students should follow their teacher's instructions for their saint projects. |
Continuing our tradition, we are requiring our Faith Formation 8th graders to make a poster/display board with information about their chosen Saint name and participate in a Saint Fair during the Faith Formation classes on Sunday, October 26 (morning session) or Tuesday, October 28 (after school). The 8th graders will display and talk with the younger students about their Saint.
The poster should be visually appealing (with pictures) and should include historical information about the Saint, what they are known for, and what you find appealing about him or her. In the spirit of Halloween the 8th graders should also “dress up” as their saint to the best of their ability. Instructions for creating a poster board are found below. If the dates do not work for your student, 8th graders can create a short report telling us about the saint. Please use the question prompts on the instructions in the Red Folder for this report. The report needs to be saved in a PDF format and uploaded by Wednesday, October 29. St. Norbert School 8th graders should follow their teacher's directions for their saint projects. 
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Letter to
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The candidate should write a letter to our pastor, Fr. Chris Gustafson, requesting Confirmation. The candidate should explain why they feel they are ready to be confirmed; what difference preparing for Confirmation has made in their lives; how they will live as confirmed Catholics; and what service projects they have completed. An example of the expected format is included in the packet of information.
Students can hand it in during a Sunday Called Confirmation session, or it can be uploaded by clicking on the button below. St. Norbert School students should hand in their letters to their teacher.
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Confirmation
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Called Confirmation candidates will meet with parish pastoral staff members to talk about their readiness for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Students should prepare for the conversation by writing the letter to the pastor (see above).
Parents will receive a sign-up in November to schedule the conversations. For St. Norbert School students, the conversations will be held during school hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17. |
Confirmation
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All 8th graders are required to participate in a Confirmation Retreat. Our parish’s retreat for Faith Formation 8th graders will be held during the afternoon hours of Saturday, Feb 7, 2026. The retreat will begin at 1pm end with the 5pm Mass, and students are expected to attend this Mass.
The retreat will take place in the Church and Parish Hall (church lower level). NET Ministries will lead the retreat for our students. NET Ministries is a national Catholic youth organization dedicated to journeying with youth as they explore their faith. A team of 10-12 missionaries who are typically in their early 20s will lead the retreat. If your student cannot attend this retreat, it is up to you to find a retreat at another parish. A retreat is MANDATORY for Confirmation to take place and we will confirm with said parish of attendance. There may also be a fee involved if going to another parish. The retreat for the 8th grade St. Norbert School students will take place during school hours. More details to come. |
ReconciliationTentative dates: Saturdays, Feb 21, Feb 28, and Mar 7.
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 for school students during the school day. |
Every student preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation is required to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (go to confession) before the Confirmation Mass. For Faith Formation students, three Saturdays during February and March from 12:30-1:30 pm have been tentatively scheduled: Feb 21, Feb 28 and Mar 7. A sign-up will be sent to parents in late January to reserve a time for their students.
School students will go during the school day on Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026. |
Service HoursDue Friday, Feb 27, 2026
Faith Formation students submit their hours online. St. Norbert School students should turn in their hours to their teacher. |
Joyfully serving others is one of the ways we show we are Catholic. We are called to follow Jesus by loving and serving others.
When recording service hours, students will be asked the following: what kinds of service activity they did; date(s) of service, number of hours, name and contact information of the supervisor; how the volunteer activity helped someone else; and how the service helped them grow in their faith. Along with these questions, the Confirmands need to identify what Work of Mercy (Corporal and Spiritual Works) is connected to their service. This is a one-word answer. See the document below that explains these Works of Mercy. Please submit a separate form for each differnt type of service completed. If you are completing an ongoing activity, one form can be completed for all dates involved. Service hours must be completed by Friday, Feb 27, 2026. A minimum of 10 hours is required. Suggestions include (but are not limited to) serving at a soup kitchen, visiting the elderly, stocking food at the food pantry, volunteering for our parish sharing ministry, altar serving at Mass, volunteer clean up at a cemetery, etc...
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Confirmation MassSunday, March 8 at 12noon
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The Confirmation Mass for both Faith Formation and St. Norbert School students will be held on Sunday, March 8 at 12noon with Bishop Timothy O’Malley. Students will need to arrive at 11am for group pictures and conversation with the bishop.
Practice for the Confirmation Mass is Wednesday, March 4 from 6:30-7:30pm in the Church. Confirmands are expected to attend with their sponsor, or if the sponsor is not available, with one parent. |