St. Dominic’s Church
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
YR I CONFIRMATION 2021-2022 – Online Registration Form
All teens in the 8th grade and above are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Online registration for 2021-2022 YR I Confirmation is now open. The registration form can be found here. Registered families will receive an informational email by early September. We look forward to gathering with YR I Confirmation families in the fall.
YR II CONFIRMATION 2021-2022
YR II Confirmation will begin with a parent, teen, and sponsor gathering in early October. Parents will receive an email update in early September. We look forward to welcoming back all YR II Candidates.
For more information, please contact Lisa Toomey at ltoomey@stdombenicia.org or 707.335.4697.
What is Confirmation? ~ The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “Sacraments of Christian Initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. The reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” Catechism of the Catholic Church 1285
Teen Confirmation – The Invitation
Teens who are in the 8th grade and above are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. 
Confirmation preparation is a two-year process that begins in the fall and culminates with the reception of the Sacrament in the winter or spring of the second year of preparation. Regardless of the school a teen candidate attends, preparation takes place through the Parish Office of Faith Formation. The Confirmation team at St. Dominic’s Parish welcomes, supports, and challenges young men and women to deepen their
relationship with Christ and immerse themselves more deeply into the life of the Church.
Teen Confirmation in the Landscape of Lifelong Formation 
The Sacrament of Confirmation is a celebration of past, present, and future participation in the life of the Church. Before sacramental preparation begins in the 8th grade, candidates should have acquired a basic understanding of Catholicism through continuous participation in religious education. Candidates who wish to prepare for the sacrament should desire to deepen their relationship with God, grow in their faith, and attend weekly Mass.
Diocese of Sacramento – Teen Confirmation Norms St. Dominic’s Confirmation program encompasses the norms provided by the Diocese of Sacramento. Candidates for Confirmation prepare their hearts and their minds for the sacrament by participating in many opportunities: Small and large group gatherings, service projects and retreats, education, personal reflection and prayer, and weekly Mass. Teen candidates who attend a Catholic school do not participate in the educational (foundational) aspect of confirmation preparation as this is provided through the school they attend.
Confirmation through RCIA
Adults who are unbaptized or baptized, but have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, are invited to prepare for these Sacraments through the RCIA program. For more information, please contact Shannon Carter at rcia@stdombenicia.org
Adult Confirmation
Adult confirmation classes are offered twice a year at St. Dominic’s Church. This program is for adults who were baptized in the Church, have received First Holy Communion and attend weekly Mass, but were never confirmed. Those who have not received First Holy Communion should enroll in the RCIA program.
It is the parish’s responsibility to prepare candidates for Confirmation based on the four pillars of the Catechism, with a special emphasis on the Rites of Initiation. Candidates should receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to receiving Confirmation.
For more information about adult confirmation classes, please contact Deacon Errol Kissinger at ekissinger@stdombenicia.org or call Deacon Errol at (707) 335-4674.
It is the parish’s responsibility to prepare candidates for Confirmation based on the four pillars of the Catechism, with a special emphasis on the Rites of Initiation. Candidates should receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to receiving Confirmation.
For more information about adult confirmation classes, please contact Deacon Errol Kissinger at ekissinger@stdombenicia.org or call Deacon Errol at (707) 335-4674.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Forms & Information
2021 2022 Confirmation Forms
YR II Confirmation Liturgy
Safe Haven Safety Training for Volunteers
For parents who will be assisting with carpooling off site.
Looking for more information?
Faith Shared Joyfully
http://bustedhalo.com/
Link can be found on this Parish website.
Life Teen is a movement within the Roman Catholic Church that leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
Lisa Toomey
Teen Ministry Coordinator
(Confirmation & Youth Ministry)
Email: ltoomey@stdombenicia.org
Phone: 707.335.4697
Need to make a Confirmation Payment?
Payment Can Be Made Via Online Giving
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Youth Leadership
Young people, grades 8-12 who would like to serve on the council are invited to participate in this leadership ministry.
Council members are called to share and further develop their gifts within St. Dominic’s Church by representing the “voice” of the young people in our community, while advocating the importance of parish Youth Ministry.
Youth Advisory Council Goals
To develop leadership skills and to share these talents with the larger Church.
To grow in Catholic identity, personal faith, and to be an example of a good Christian.
To organize parish youth activities, encourage youth participation, and foster youth faith development.
For more information, please contact the
Office of Faith Formation at 335-4697.
