You have expressed interest in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation here at St. Stephen. We welcome you.  May the Lord guide you and give you peace and wisdom during this process.  
 
The Adult Confirmation process is a wonderful interactive opportunity for Catholics who have not had the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Confirmation to complete their full initiation into the Catholic Church.  Sessions are weekly, beginning in the fall.  The Confirmation celebration takes place annually and is arranged in accordance with the Bishop’s calendar.  

 Who is eligible for the Adult Confirmation Program?

• College and older
• Baptized in the Catholic Church
• Received First Communion and Reconciliation
• If  you are currently married it must be a Catholic Church Marriage  

• We ask that you please contact Rosie Bridges before completing the online registration at 813-671-4434.  
• We ask you to commit to full participation in all 6  sessions beginning October 2, 2022.

• • There is a registration fee of $25.00 submitted at the time of registration.
  • Adult Confirmation Information
  • Adult Confirmation Registration
  • Sponsor Eligibility Form 
  • Current Baptism Certificate -  A Current Baptism Certificate is a certificate that is current which includes sacramental notations.  This Current Certificate can only be obtained through your church of baptism.  
  • Registration Fee $25.00 - you can pay on our website under online giving

A sponsor is someone who is an active living witness to Christ through their participation in the sacramental life, worship, prayer, devotion, the works of mercy, and by living a moral life according to the teachings of Christ and His Church. Thus, in all these ways being an example of a life guided by their own confirmation in the Holy Spirit.

• The sponsor that is chosen must be at least 16 years of age, already Confirmed, regularly attend Sunday Mass, and take seriously the role and duties that she or he is undertaking. 

• The sponsor should be leading a life of faith in harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church;

• The sponsor, If married, he or she has celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church.   
   

Registration is in process….don’t delay!  For more information, please contact  
Rosie Bridges, 671-4434, Ext. 2500 or by email at Rosie@ststephencatholic.org.