May 19, 2024
Mass 3:00pm
Pictures with the Bishop prior to mass

Confirmation Team

Father Alonzo Garcia
Carolyn Reynolds
George Fonseca

Registration is closed.

Classes begin in January and end in May on Monday evenings
6:30 - 8:00, Parent or Sponsor must attend 

Confirmation Requirements

Confirmation is for high school students only.   
Parent and/or Sponsor must attend all sessions.  

• A Baptismal Certificate issued within the last 6 months reflecting when you have received First Holy Communion.
• Family shall be registered at St. Rita in the Desert.
• Candidates shall have 1 year of faith formation prior to registering for Confirmation. 
• Candidates shall attend youth formation in addition to the confirmation class.
• Attend Sunday Mass, Holy Days, and participate in the worship, service and social events of the parish.
• Attend and participate in the Confirmation retreat.

• A sponsor shall be a mature person of faith and a confirmed Catholic in good standing.
• If not registered at St. Rita's this will require a Letter of Good Standing  from their parish.
• A baptismal certificate issued within the last 6 months reflecting when they have received First Holy communion, Confirmation and marriage (if applicable) .

Failure to meet any of these requirements could mean that the candidate will be delayed in receiving the Sacrement of Confirmation.