Joining Confirmation Programm 2026
"The Sacrament of Confirmation strengthens the baptised and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses of Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith. It imprints a character, enriches the baptised by the gift of the Holy Spirit to continue on the path of Christian initiation, and binds them more perfectly to the Church.”
(Code of Canon Law, Can. 1285)
To help you prepare for your Confirmation, you will be provided with a preparation course at St Gregory’s Cheltenham. The course leaders will go through the Confirmation celebration with you to help you understand its meaning and implications for your life. In this application, you are invited to express your willingness to participate fully in this preparation course in our parish. Confirmation is open to all young people at or above year 9 and still in school. If you are older, and wish to be confirmed in the church, you may find that the Rite of Catholic Initiation for Adults would suit you - please contact the Parish Office for details, or speak with any member of the clergy.
You will decide if you wish to go ahead and be confirmed towards the end of the preparation course: it is a decision that you take for yourself as a maturing Christian.
You will find below an on line application form. If there are any difficulties for you accessing and completing this form please contact the Parish office which can send you a paper version which you would then return to the office. This form needs to be completed by November 30th 2025 but the sooner you fill it in the easier it is for the team to be organised to welcome you to the start of the course!
I look forward to your Confirmation, to welcoming you into the fullness of faith within the Church and I pray that God will bless you and your family.
Fr David Mills
Parish Priest
The course costs approximately £40 per candidate to run for you - this includes the YouCat book, and the away days' costs (which includes a disco party). The Parish funds half of this: you are invited to make a donation to cover the balance, if you are able to do so. How to pay information will be sent to Parent's email address.
Confirmation Program
25 January 2026
9:30 AM - Confirmation Session Two
8 February 2026
9:30 AM - Confirmation Workshop Day and Games
1 March 2026
9:30 AM - Confirmation Session Three
15 March 2026
9:30 AM - Confirmation Session Four
22 March 2026
9:30 AM - Confirmation Session Five
12 April 2026
9:30 AM - Confirmation Session Six
26 April 2026
9:30 AM - Confirmation Session Seven
2 May 2026
10:30 AM - Confirmation Retreat SATURDAY
21 May 2026
6:30 PM - Rehearsal in Church for Confirmation
23 May 2026
11:00 AM - Confirmation Mass with Bishop Bosco+
