Confirmation Program 2027
Confirmation: TBD
Rehearsal (with sponsor): TBD
Welcome!
This page is for those students in St. Francis Xavier School or our Public School of Religion who will be in the ninth grade during the 2026-2027 school year, or any high school teen (9th grade or higher) who has not yet completed a Confirmation preparation program and received the Sacrament.
This program is led by Deacon Bob and Dawn Cavanaugh.
(dcavanaugh@sfxmedina.org or 330-764-8958)
Dec. 3, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Room or
Tentative Meeting Dates
5:30-8:15 p.m.
Sept. 13, 2026
Oct. 4, 2026
Nov. 1, 2026
Dec. 6, 2026
Jan. 3, 2027
Feb. 7, 2027
March 7, 2027
April 4, 2027
Confirmation Requirements
Complete 8th Grade Edge Program or Day School Religion Class
Attend monthly Confirmation small group sessions beginning Sept. 13, 2026
Attend weekly Sunday Mass
Attend information meeting
Attend Confirmation retreat
Attend all monthly Confirmation meetings held on Sunday evening with Mass
Complete Confirmation entrance interview (dates and times tbd)
Attend four flex meeting options with a parent
Complete 10 service hours – 2 with parent or adult sponsor (5 for the parish and 5 in the community)
Complete service reflection form (link to come)
Complete Confirmation saint report (link to come)
Complete Retreat Reflection (link to come)
Have sponsor complete & return Confirmation Sponsor Form to Dawn via parish office (original paper copy)
To learn more or begin the process, contact our confirmation coordinators, Deacon Bob and Dawn Cavanaugh, at 330-764-8958.
Flex Meeting Opportunities
Food Insecurity in Medina
March 31 | 5:30 p.m. | Xavier Room
Soup supper begins at 5:30 p.m.; talk begins at 6:30 p.m.
Service Suggestions
SERVICE HOUR SHEET
Online Forms
Retreat Reflection
Confirmation Saint Report
Damascus Retreat Reflection
Journey Together at St. Francis Xavier Parish
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