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.

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Requirements for the Adult Confirmation Program
Programs and Registration

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.

For an outline of the adult confirmation program sessions, click here.

Please note that 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.

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
SPRING 2024

STATEN ISLAND
Our Lady of Pity | 1616 Richmond Avenue
Mondays | 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Eight sessions: April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Retreat: Monday, June 3 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Confirmation Mass: Monday, June 10 | 7:00pm
Our Lady of Pity Church (Staten Island)

MANHATTAN
New York Catholic Center | 1011 First Ave.
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:0 p.m.
Eight sessions: April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Retreat: Wednesday, May 29 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Confirmation Mass: Thursday, June 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: April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Retreat: Wednesday, May 29 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Confirmation Mass: Thursday, June6 | 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: April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Retreat: Wednesday, May 29 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Confirmation Mass: Thursday, June 6 | 7:00pm
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine Chapel (Manhattan)

BRONX (SPANISH)
Our Lady of Angels, Oficina Parroquial | 2859 Webb Ave.
miércoles | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ocho sesiones: abril 10, 17, 24 | mayo 1, 8, 15, 22
Retiro: miércoles, 29 de mayo | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Misa de confirmación: jueves, 6 de junio | 7:00pm
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine Chapel (Manhattan)