Confirmation Program 2026
Confirmation: April 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Rehearsal: April 12, 2026, at 12 p.m. (with sponsor)
Welcome!
This page is for those students in St. Francis Xavier School or our Public School of Religion who are in the ninth grade during the 2025/26 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)
Meeting Dates
5:30-8:15 p.m. (except where noted)
Sept. 7, 2025 – Kick Off, 3 p.m. with sponsor
Oct. 5, 2025 – The Sacrament of Confirmation
Nov. 2, 2025 – Prayer
Dec. 7, 2025 – The Mass with a parent
Jan. 4, 2026 – The Eucharist
Feb. 1, 2026 – Scripture
March 1, 2026 – Using our Gifts
April 12, 2026 – 12 Noon Mass – 2 p.m. Rehearsal with sponsors
Confirmation Requirements
Complete 8th Grade Edge Program or Day School Religion Class
Attend monthly Confirmation small group sessions beginning Sept. 7, 2025
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 (click HERE)
Complete Confirmation saint report
Complete Retreat Reflection (click HERE)
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
Must attend at least four opportunities with a parent
Advent Vespers
Dec. 3 | 6-7 p.m. | in Church
Advent Vespers
Dec. 10 | 6-7 p.m. | in Church
Retreat Opportunities
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