We will be sending email blasts out regarding all things related to Confirmation – please be looking for these emails through-out the year!
St. Paul of the Cross historically celebrates the sacrament of Confirmation in the month of February. The Office for Catechesis coordinates this Parish Sacrament Celebration and any questions or concerns related to Confirmation may be directed to our office.
The requirements for your child’s final year in their journey to Confirmation, includes class participation along with their class work, performing service, attending the Confirmation Retreat, the writing of a saint paper and their Confirmation interview. Our Confirmations information is posted in the Fall (usually the end of September), when approved by the Bishop.
St. Paul in compliance with the policy and procedure of The Archdiocese of Chicago, has a parent meeting that parents are expected to attend. If you miss the meeting there will be make-up information emailed to you.
CONFIRMATION MEETING
This year’s Confirmation Parent Meeting will be on October 21, 2025 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm in Holy Family Chapel. We ask that you arrive ten minutes early to check in and be seated for the meeting to promptly start at 7.
Only one parent need attend the parent meeting.
Attendance will be taken.
Those that attend the meeting
Will be emailed the meeting packet that contains required paperwork that will have to be returned.
For those that miss the meeting
Information will be emailed, after the meeting, about how to make up the meeting, in order to receive the meeting packet. There are deadlines for forms within the meeting packet so we ask that you promptly complete the make-up requirement in order to get the packet.
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Confirmation Retreat
The Confirmation Retreat (for BOTH Catechesis and School students) will be on December 14 from 9:00 – 2:00 (arrive by 8:45). The cost of the Retreat is in the Sacrament Fee.
It will be on the St. Paul of the Cross Campus.
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Confirmation Interviews
CATECHESIS Students Interview Times will be Alphabetical by LAST NAME – Interview Date is the evening of December 16. The student MUST bring their written answers to the Interview and be prepared to talk about their answers, not just read them. Interviews will take place in the Upper Grade Center and you will enter through door B10. Scroll down for link to Interview Questions.
SCHOOL students will have their Interviews during their school day and they will be getting more information from the school.
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CONFIRMATION MASSES
Confirmations are always assigned by Class. Requests for changes must be requested NO later than December 15.
Mass #1
February 7 @ 10:00 NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE SEPTEMBER EMAIL
Mandatory Corresponding Practice on 2/3 @ 7:00 pm
The following classes are on this date/time:
Battista ~ Galuska ~ Hayes ~ Pasier ~ All Abilities (Russo) ~ Other Schools
Mass #2
February 7 @ 1:30
Mandatory Corresponding Practice on 2/5 @ 7:00 pm
The following classes are on this date/time:
Cedeno ~ Healy’s ~ Kemper ~ Directed Study (Parkhill) ~ Worship Program (Priests)
PRACTICES ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE – SPONSOR AND CHILD BOTH ATTEND THE ENTIRE PRACTICE
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Sacrament Fee
There is a Confirmation Fee, for each child receiving the sacrament. It is paid by both Catechesis families and School families.
Catechesis Families, please include the $100 Sacrament Fee with your tuition (see Tuition/Fees link on the Registration page of this website).
School families this $100 Sacrament Fee is NOT in your school fees and should be paid by check or using our online payment option (accepts credit cards or electronic checks – and although the page reads Make a Contribution it is for paying Sacrament Fees) on GiveCentral
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Important Links Below for all making Confirmation:
Confirmation Banner Instructions
Confirmation Interview Questions
CATECHESIS Students Interview Times are Alphabetical by LAST NAME on 12/16:
6:30 – 6:45 A, B
6:45 – 7:00 C, D
7:00 – 7:15 E, F, G, H, I, J
7:15 – 7:30 K, L
7:30 – 7:45 M, N, O
7:45 – 8:00 P, Q, R
8:00 – 8:15 S
8:15 – 8:30 T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Catechesis Students bring their handwritten answers to the Interview Questions to their Interview but must be prepared to talk without looking at their answers.
Confirmation Saint Paper directions for CATECHESIS students is in the next section (SPC School students please talk to your Religion Teacher)
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Catechesis Students – Saint Paper
Due the First Tuesday in November – 11-4-25
These instructions are ONLY for Catechesis (and NR/Willows/other) students. SPC School students may have other requirements regarding their papers, please consult your child’s religion teacher.
Below is the Saint Paper Instructions (includes worksheet that must also be handed in).
For Catechesis students (and NR/Willows) the Saint Paper, when completed, can be emailed to spccatechesis@yahoo.com (Subject Line: Saint Paper – Child’s First & Last Name)
Below area some good resources (although feel free to explore for more sites!) for Saint information. However the paper MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS:
EWTN – Catholic Saints & Holy Figures
Catholic Online – Saints and Angels
Click Here for Saint Paper Research and Instructions
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Service Requirements
Service is also required for Confirmation.
Catechesis (and other schools) students please see the Service page on this website. Catechesis 8th Grade service is due December 1.
School students please consult your child’s religion teacher.
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