Archdiocesan Adult Confirmation Program
The Archdiocesan Adult Confirmation Program is designed for practicing adult (18+) Catholics seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, who have been baptized, have received their first Holy Communion, and have been educated in the Catholic faith through Catholic Schools or Catholic religious education programs.
The Archdiocesan Adult Confirmation Program presents an overview of the essentials of the Catholic Faith, focusing on immediate catechesis for the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation.
This is a program of adult faith formation that combines presentations, group discussion, reflection, and prayer. The sessions will cover Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the Creed, prayer and spirituality, the Church, Catholic social teaching and meaning of the sacrament of Confirmation.
This Program is not for adults who are unbaptized, or baptized but uncatechized (not practicing Catholics), who would benefit from participation in their parish’s RCIA process. Your pastor’s permission is required to participate in this program.
For an outline of the adult confirmation program sessions, click here.
Requirements for the Adult Confirmation Program
The following documents must be sent by email or mail after completion of the online registration form:
- Pastor’s permission letter
- Copy of Baptismal Certificate
- Copy of First Communion Certificate
- If married, copy of Catholic Marriage Certificate
- Registration Fee of $100 per person ($160 per engaged / married couple)
Send documents to Liliana Cruz at [email protected] or Office of Adult Faith Formation, 1011 First Avenue, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10022.
Programs and Registration
FALL 2023
Registration Deadline is the first day of class
STATEN ISLAND
Our Lady of Pity | 1616 Richmond Avenue
Mondays | 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Eight sessions: Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30 | Nov. 6, 13, 20
Retreat: Monday, November 27 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Confirmation Mass: Monday, December 4 | 7:00pm
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine Chapel (Manhattan)
MANHATTAN
New York Catholic Center | 1011 First Ave.
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:0 p.m.
Eight sessions: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Nov. 1, 8, 15
Retreat: Wednesday, November 29| 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, December 6 | 7:00pm
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine Chapel (Manhattan)
BRONX
Catholic Kolping Society Center | 2916 Grand Concourse
Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Eight sessions: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Nov. 1, 8, 15
Retreat: Wednesday, November 29 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, December 6 | 7:00pm
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine Chapel (Manhattan)
MOUNT KISCO (Westchester County)
St. Francis of Assisi Parish | 2 Green St., Mount Kisco
Mondays | 6:30pm– 8:00pm
Eight sessions: Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30 | Nov. 6, 13, 20
Retreat: Wednesday, November 29 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, December 6 | 7:00pm
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine Chapel (Manhattan)
BEACON (Dutchess County)
St. Lawrence Retreat Center | 180 Sargent Avenue
Tuesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Eight sessions: Oct. 3,10,17, 24, 31 | Nov. 7, 14
Retreat: Wednesday, November 29 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, December 6 | 7:00pm
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine Chapel (Manhattan)
New York Catholic Center,
Office of Adult Faith Formation
1011 First Avenue – 13th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Mr. Oscar Cruz
Director of the Catechumenate (RCIA)
646-794-2851
Ms. Liliana Cruz
Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Catechumenate (RCIA)
646-794-2574