Sacrament oF Confirmation
Confirmation is a special sacrament of faith and treating it with the reverence it deserves means committing to consistent attendance; therefore, attending all classes and being on time is truly important. Your presence not only helps you fully prepare but also shows respect for the sacrament itself.
It's about your spiritual foundation and connection with God. Being present, for every meeting, is how you honor the significance of this sacrament.
​​Contact Information
All Student Age Youth Confirmation
Contact: Ben Bongers at bbongers@sttheresenorth.org
or Erica Sarmiento at esarmiento@sttheresenorth.org
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Adult Confirmation
If you are an adult looking to be confirmed into the Catholic Faith, contact the parish office. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Confirmation Registration for the 2025 -2026
opens July 21, 2025 through September 7, 2025
Youth Confirmation is here!
The Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph lowered the reception age of the Sacrament of Confirmation to 6th Grade.
​When will your child get confirmed?
​Fall 2025 Confirmation Masses will be held at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Downtown Kansas City. Dates to select are:
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Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm
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Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Date selection will be available at a later time.
Address: 416 W 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64105​
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My child attends St. Therese School. When is their preparation?
​​Students: In-class preparation (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Parents: Mandatory Parent Meeting held on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 2-3pm in the Wooldridge Center
Sponsors: Mandatory Sponsor Meeting held Sunday Sept. 7 in Wooldridge Center from 2:30 - 3pm.
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Please inform the Confirmation Coordinator if you are unable to attend.
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My child DOES NOT attend St. Therese School. When is their preparation?
​​Students: Classes are held on Sunday afternoon, starting in September - November from 3:30 - 5pm in the Wooldridge Center. (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Parents: Mandatory Parent Meeting held on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 3:30-5pm in the Wooldridge Center
Sponsors: Mandatory Sponsor Meeting held Sunday Sept. 7 in Wooldridge Center from 2:30 - 3pm.
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Registration for Student age Youth Confirmation
​The following process is specifically for youth seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you are an adult seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact the parish office.
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SACRAMENTAL
FORMATION
Catechesis​
In order to get the most out of the Sacrament of Confirmation, we need to be receptive to what the Lord has to offer us; and in order to be fully receptive, we need to know what it is we are being offered!
We know your lives are busy, and we don't want to burden you with more class time than is absolutely necessary to be fully prepared for the Sacrament.
Our Confirmation prep sessions are designed give you a deep understanding of what the Sacrament of Confirmation does in the life of a disciple, contextualized within God's plan for the salvation of the world. This is not an overview of everything ever covered in faith formation, but rather just sacramental preparation. Check out the list of topics covered in the section of this page titled "Formation Topics".
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Participation in the Parish Community
The Sacrament of Confirmation equips us for our lifelong vocation and mission within the Catholic Church; participation in the local parish community is essential to our vocation and mission.
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Our Bishop reinstated the Sunday Obligation for all of the faithful within our diocese in June 2021 as part of the "Come Home to Communion" campaign.
Our Confirmation candidates and their families should be making every effort to attend Sunday Mass with their St. Therese Parish Community, as well as getting involved in some sort of ministry at the parish.
If you are traveling, you still need to be going to Sunday Mass. Check www.MassTimes.org to find a Catholic Church to worship at near you.
We encourage our Confirmation candidates, and in particular those joining us for our Fall Session, to attend the 5:00 PM Sunday Mass, immediately following each Confirmation session.
On Wednesday nights at 6 PM, our Confirmation candidates are encouraged to join our middle and high school youth at Young Church in the "Upper Room" in the 3rd Floor of the EEC for games, discussion, and fellowship.
Formation Topics
This is the schedule for the St. Therese
Parish Program (not STS students), unless noted otherwise.​​
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Session 1 - Intro to Confirmation
For ALL Parents: Aug. 24
Course Introduction, and how to help your child to pick a Confirmation Saint and Sponsor, and expectations
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Session 2A - The Gospel Message
Sept. 7
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Session 2B - Boot Camp for Sponsors
For All Sponsors: Sept. 7
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Session 3 - Confirmation Proper
Sept. 21
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Session 4 - Growing in Faith
Oct. 12
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Session 5 - Gifts & Fruit of the Spirit
Oct. 26
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Session 6 - Liturgical Living​
Nov. 9
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