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Confirmation FAQ
How long does it take to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Bartholomew?
It is a 2 1/2-year process. Teens beginning in the 9th grade will be confirmed in December of 11th grade.
When are the CREW I, II, and III classes for 2025? (CREW students are in their first two years of Confirmation Prep)Crew I (10:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
September: 7, 21
October: 5, 19
November: 2
December 7
January: 4, 18
February: 1, 15
March: 1
April: 12
CREW II (10:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
September: 14, 28
October: 12, 26
November: 16
December: 14
January: 11, 25
February: 8, 22
March: 22
April: 19
CREW III
Attendance at the following sessions is mandatory. No absences are permitted:
September 16, 6 PM - 7:15 PM
October 5 (Day Retreat), 10 AM - 6 PM
October 21, 6 pm - 7:15 PM
November 7-9 (Confirmation Retreat Trinity Pines)
November 18, 6 pm - 7:15 PMWhere will the sessions be held?
In the Youth Building located to the right of the church.
When is the Confirmation Mass of 2025?
December 5, 2025
How does my teen get confirmed at Saint Bartholomew?2 1/2 years of Confirmation classes (Crew I, Crew II, CREW III), two retreats, interview with Youth Coordinator, and service hours are required for your teen to be confirmed.
What if my teen cannot make the retreat due to a scheduling conflict?
Please speak to your coaches and directors to discuss any scheduling conflicts. Most of them will do their best to accommodate you. If an accommodation is not possible, please find another parish with retreat dates before our confirmation date of December 5, 2025, and inform Jennifer Greco, the Youth Coordinator.
What is the dress code for confirmation?
Ladies- modest dresses, skirts, or a blouse with dress pants. The dresses cannot be sleeveless, they must have straps and must be knee-length at minimum.
Men- Dress shirt, dress pants, and tie. Men may also wear a suit if they choose.
Can there be more than one sponsor?
There can only be one sponsor.
What qualifications must my sponsor meet?
The sponsor must be Catholic, above the age of 16, follow and believe all the Catholic church teachings, and be in good standing with the Catholic Church. If married, the sponsor must be married in the Catholic Church. If the sponsor is unmarried, the sponsor cannot live with a significant other.
Can a parent or sibling be a sponsor?
A parent cannot be a sponsor for their own child, but a sibling over the age of 16 who has been confirmed and is in good Catholic standing, can be.
Absence Policy
CREW I and II students are allowed 1 absence per semester. Any additional absences will require a make-up class and assignment during Middle School CCE, held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. -
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Contact Us
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Cindyst-bart.orgDirector of Catechesis and Evangelization -
Jennifer Grecojgrecost-bart.orgYouth Coordinator
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If online registrations for catechism have closed, you have two options:
1) wait until next year or
2) follow these steps:
If you are not yet registered as a parish member, you must register as a parishioner.
After registering, call the catechism office to enroll your child for catechism.