Confirmation
Both Middle School and High School Confirmation candidates are required to submit the name of their sponsor by no later than December 19th. You may do so here.
If you are a candidate and you do not know who you would like to be your sponsor, please fill out this form by December 19th.
February Confirmation Retreat
{Registration is not yet available}
This retreat is for youth in 7th & 8th grade only! If you are in high school and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please see the High School Confirmation section further down or contact Amanda Woyak.
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Note: Sponsors are to attend this retreat with their candidate.
More information coming soon!
High School Confirmation
High School students will prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Confirmation Preparation classes at Holy Rosary in the Pastoral Center, 4:00-5:15pm.
See the calendar below:
Sunday, November 23 - Session
Sunday, December 7 - Session
Sunday, January 11 - Session
Sunday, January 25 - Session
Sunday, February 1 - Session
Sunday, February 22 - Session
Sunday, March 8 - Session
Sunday, March 22 - Session
Sunday, April 12 - Session
Sunday, April 26 - Session
Sunday, May 3 - Session
Wednesday, May 13 - Confirmation Celebration
Middle School Confirmation
The age for youth Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Seattle is 7th grade or the equivalent age. Holy Rosary welcomes all 7th grade students to register for the youth Confirmation Program.
Youth preparing for Confirmation are invited to join our Middle School Youth Group, where they will have the opportunity to connect with others who will also be getting confirmed.
Click here for more information about Youth Group and how to register!
Youth preparing for Confirmation are required to attend two day-long, and one overnight retreat. For more information regarding youth Confirmation, please reach out to Amanda Woyak
Middle School Calendar
November Confirmation Retreat (Overnight)
Date: November 1-2, 2025
Time: Saturday, 9:00am - Sunday, 11:30am
Location: Holy Rosary Edmonds
February Confirmation Retreat (Day)
Date: February 7, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
April Confirmation Retreat (Day)
Confirmation Mass 2026
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: TBD
Celebrant: TBD
More information coming soon!
Adult Confirmation
Adult candidates for Confirmation are invited to join the Becoming Catholic program. Becoming Catholic serves adults who may have been Baptized, received their First Eucharist, or who have not received any of the sacraments and would like to know more. For more information on adult Confirmation please contact Daria Lobato or visit our Becoming Catholic page for more information.
Adults preparing for Confirmation with the Becoming Catholic program will receive Confirmation during the Easter Vigil Mass.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In the Archdiocese of Seattle, the age of Confirmation is 7th Grade or the equivalent age.
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Youth Confirmation classes are offered Mondays at 4:30pm, starting late September or early October, and ending in May. See our Faith Formation calendar for class and retreat dates.
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If you are in high school, please contact the Youth Minister for more information.
Sacramental preparation for adults can be done through our Becoming Catholic program. Visit our Becoming Catholic page to register for classes.