Welcome to St. Margaret Mary’s Confirmation program! The details provided below are specifically for our year 3 Confirmation students. As you embark on this journey, kindly note that your commitment for the year involves attending each class and participating in the upcoming retreat. Being year 3 students, you’re approaching the due date for completing your Saint paper, selecting a sponsor, and wrapping up any remaining service hours (20 hours in total over the 3 years). We encourage you to keep your calendar in a visible place for both you and your family, ensuring their support as you progress on this significant sacramental journey.
Confirmation Ceremony Dates
The official dates for our Confirmation Ceremonies we be published by the Bishop’s Office in January 2025. The Confirmation Ceremony is often held in the month of April or May and is for all year 3 students who have completed their Confirmation requirements.
For more Information: Confirmation Ceremony / Rehearsal Information and Attire Guidelines
Saint Paper Instructions
Due February 2025 for Year 3 Participants
The Saint Paper, required from year 3 students, must be submitted by March 5th, 2024. Please answer the questions on the Saint Paper form and click the submit button. This form will also request information about your sponsor. Utilize the provided link to input your responses for the saint paper and complete the sponsor details directly on the form. No need to print or physically submit any papers; hitting submit will automatically send your answers directly to Joe. Once you’ve finished, remember to click the submit button to ensure your information is received.
Need ideas picking a Saint name?
Confirmation Saint Name List (for Guys and Girls)
Sponsor Information
For more information about picking a sponsor, click the link below:
Service Projects
To count service hours that you completed with other organizations, please submit your information via the following link:
Service Hour Form (Hours completed with a different group)
We will count up to 10 hours with a different organization if the service hours are community based and not for an organization you are required to volunteer for (Example: Sports Programs you are playing for). Service hours must be approved before they are counted.
Mandatory Sign Up
Please sign up for our text message communications. This is the main way for us to send you important information about your child’s activities and events throughout the year.
Year 3 students:
Text @church333 to the number 81010
Year 3 parents:
Text @parentyr3 to the number 81010
Confirmation Year 3 Retreat
DATE: Friday – Sunday March 7th – 9th, 2025 (Weekend Retreat)
TIME: Leave Friday March 7th at 4:30pm and return Sunday, March 9th for the 5pm Mass
WHERE: Sacred Heart Retreat Camp in Big Bear, CA