Adult Confirmation

If you are a baptized Catholic who received First Communion but have not had the chance to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Church welcomes you to partake in this grace-filled Sacrament.

Information for Adult Confirmations, is posted before the start of Lent each year.

Those wishing to be Confirmed should contact their local parish, using the parish locator link below.

Important Information Concerning Adult Confirmation

Confirmation (Chrismation)

"And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance." (Acts 2:4)

Requirements for a Confirmation sponsor

Find the diocesan requirements for serving as a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation.

Points to Remember

Helpful reminders for adult Confirmation sponsors.

Find your parish

Use our parish locator tool to find your parish

Office of Catechetics and Divine Worship

Rev. William P. Saunders, Ph.D.

Episcopal Vicar for Faith Formation
703-841-2552

James M. Starke, Ph.D.

Director of Divine Worship
703-224-1653

Karen L. Buentello

Administrative Assistant to the Episcopal Vicar for Faith Formation
703-841-2552

Office of Faith Formation

Phone:
703-841-2552

Email:
faithformation@arlingtondiocese.org

This Program is Supported by the Bishops Lenten Appeal Click to learn more