Sacrament of Confirmation 2025-2026
The celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation for the pupils at St Patrick's will be on Tuesday 27th January at 7pm. Bishop Marcus will be celebrating the sacrament for pupils across St Patrick's Catholic Academy and St Mary's Catholic Academy, Batley only on this occasion. This year, the sacrament of Confirmation will take place at St Patrick's Church, Birstall.
Meetings for parents and pupils:
Thursday 6th November at 3:40pm (Class 6KW)
This will be an introductory meeting with Miss Gott and Mrs Walker to explain the process and the expectations of school, families and the pupils in the preparation and receiving of this wonderful sacrament.
Saturday 8th November at 6pm Mass at St Patrick's Church
The candidates will be presented to the St Patrick's parish as they begin their journey of preparation.
Wednesday 21st January at 3:40pm (Class 6KW)
This will be a discussion about what will happen at the Confirmation Mass on Tuesday 27th January at 7pm St Patrick's Church, Batley:
- What the candidate must do and wear
- What the sponsor must do
- We will end this session with a short liturgy focussing on our chosen saints names.
Preparation Sessions:
- Week beginning Monday 10th November Session 1 (Session 2 to be taken home)
- Week beginning Monday 17th November Session 3 (Session 4 to be taken home)
- Week beginning Monday 24th November Session 5 (Session 6 to be taken home)
- Week beginning Monday 1st December Session 7 (Session 8 to be taken home)(No session in the final week)
- Week beginning Monday 5th January Session 9 (Session 10 to be taken home)
- Week beginning Monday 12th January Session 11 (Session 12 to be taken home) To completed before the final parent meeting
There are a total of twelve preparation session booklets, we will be leading six of these sessions during the school day and ask that the child with the support of parents, complete one at home before the next session (six in total).