The Archdiocesan Adult Confirmation Program is designed for practicing adult (18+) Catholics seeking the sacrament of Confirmation, who have been baptized, have received their first Holy Communion, and have been educated in the Catholic faith through Catholic Schools or Catholic religious education programs.
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Requirements for the Adult Confirmation Program
Programs and Registration
The Archdiocesan Adult Confirmation Program presents an overview of the essentials of the Catholic Faith, focusing on immediate catechesis for the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation.
This is a program of adult faith formation that combines presentations, group discussion, reflection, and prayer. The sessions will cover Sacred Scripture and Tradition, the Creed, prayer and spirituality, the Church, Catholic social teaching and meaning of the sacrament of Confirmation.
For an outline of the adult confirmation program sessions, click here.
Please note that this Program is not for adults who are unbaptized, or baptized but uncatechized (not practicing Catholics), who would benefit from participation in their parish’s RCIA process. Your pastor’s permission is required to participate in this program.
Requirements for the Adult Confirmation Program
The following documents must be sent by email or mail after completion of the online registration form:
- Pastor’s permission letter
- Copy of Baptismal Certificate
- Copy of First Communion Certificate
- If married, copy of Catholic Marriage Certificate
- Registration Fee of $100 per person ($160 per engaged / married couple)
Send documents to Liliana Cruz at [email protected] or Office of Adult Faith Formation, 1011 First Avenue, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10022.
Programs and Registration
FALL 2024
BRONX
Catholic Kolping Society Center | 2916 Grand Concourse
Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Seven sessions: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Nov. 6, 13
Retreat: Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
MANHATTAN
New York Catholic Center | 1011 First Ave.
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:0z0 p.m.
Seven sessions: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Nov. 6, 13
Retreat: Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine
MANHATTAN (Español)
New York Catholic Center | 1011 First Ave.
martes | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Siete sesiones: octubre 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | noviembre 5, 12
Retiro: martes, 19 de noviembre | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
New York Catholic Center
Misa de confirmación: miércoles, 4 de diciembre | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine
MOUNT KISCO (Westchester County)
St. Francis of Assisi Church | 2 Green St.
Mondays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Seven sessions: Sept. 23, 30 | Oct. 7, 21, 28 | Nov. 4, 18
Retreat: Tuesday, Nov. 26 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Bethany Retreat Center, Highland Falls
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, December 4 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
NANUET (Rockland County)
St. Anthony Church | 36 W. Nyack Rd.
Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Seven sessions: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Nov. 7, 14
Retreat: Tuesday, Nov. 26 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Bethany Retreat Center, Highland Falls
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
STATEN ISLAND
Our Lady of Pity Church | 1616 Richmond Ave.
Mondays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Seven sessions: Sept. 30 | Oct. 7, 21, 28 | Nov. 4, 18, 25
Retreat: Monday, Dec. 2 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Pity Church
Confirmation Mass: Monday, Dec. 9 | 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Pity Church
Programs and Registration
SPRING 2025
BRONX
Catholic Kolping Society Center | 2916 Grand Concourse
Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Seven sessions: April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21
Retreat: Wednesday, May 28 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, June 4 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
BRONX (Español)
Our Lady of Angels, Oficina Parroquial | 2859 Webb Ave.
martes | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ocho sesiones: abril 8, 15, 22, 29 | mayo 6, 13, 20
Retiro: martes, 27 de mayo | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Misa de confirmación: miércoles, 4 de junio | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine Chapel, Manhattan
MANHATTAN
New York Catholic Center | 1011 First Ave.
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Seven sessions: April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21
Retreat: Wednesday, May 28 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, June 4 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
MOUNT KISCO (Westchester County)
St. Francis of Assisi Church | 2 Green St.
Mondays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Seven sessions: Mar. 31 | Apr. 7, 14, 28 | May 5, 12, 19
Retreat: Thursday, May 29 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Bethany Retreat Center, Highland Falls
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, June 4 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
NANUET (Rockland County)
St. Anthony Church | 36 W. Nyack Rd.
Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Seven sessions: April 3, 10, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Retreat: Thursday, May 29 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Bethany Retreat Center, Highland Falls
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, June 4 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
STATEN ISLAND
Our Lady of Pity | 1616 Richmond Ave.
Mondays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Eight sessions: May 31| April 7, 14, 28 | May 5, 12, 19
Retreat: Monday, June 2 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Confirmation Mass: Monday, June 9 | 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Pity Church, Staten Island
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Registration Deadline is the first day of class.
Programs and Registration
FALL 2025
BRONX
Catholic Kolping Society Center | 2916 Grand Concourse
Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Seven sessions: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nov. 5, 12
Retreat: Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
MANHATTAN
New York Catholic Center | 1011 First Ave.
Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Seven sessions: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Nov. 5, 12
Retreat: Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
MANHATTAN (Español)
Our Lady of Angels | 2860 Webb Avenue | Bronx, NY
martes | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Siete sesiones: sep. 30 | oct. 7, 15, 22, 28 | nov. 4, 11
Retiro: martes, 18 de noviembre | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
New York Catholic Center
Misa de confirmación: miércoles, 3 de diciembre | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
MOUNT KISCO (Westchester County)
St. Francis of Assisi Church | 2 Green St.
Mondays | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Seven sessions: Sept. 29 | Oct. 6, 20, 27 | Nov. 3, 10, 17
Retreat: Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Bethany Retreat Center, Highland Falls
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, December 3 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
NANUET (Rockland County)
St. Anthony Church | 36 W. Nyack Rd.
Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Seven sessions: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 | Nov. 6, 13, 20
Retreat: Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Bethany Retreat Center, Highland Falls
Confirmation Mass: Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 7:00 p.m.
St. Frances Cabrini Shrine, Manhattan
STATEN ISLAND
Our Lady of Pity Church | 1616 Richmond Ave.
Mondays | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Seven sessions: Sept. 29 | Oct. 6, 20, 27 | Nov. 3, 10, 17
Retreat: Monday, Nov. 24 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Pity Church
Confirmation Mass: Monday, Dec. 1 | 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Pity Church, Staten Island
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Registration Deadline is the first day of class.
New York Catholic Center
Office of Adult Faith Formation
1011 First Avenue – 13th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Mr. Oscar Cruz
Director of the Catechumenate (RCIA)
646-794-2851
Ms. Liliana Cruz Padilla
Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Catechumenate (RCIA)
646-794-2574