Confirmation
“In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been duly prepared, to make a mature and public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism and to receive the laying on of hands by the bishop.” – Book of Common Prayer, p. 412
2026 Confirmation Services
All services will be live streamed. Registration for Spring 2026 Confirmation services will be open Jan. 5-April 30, or until the maximum number of Candidates for each service is reached.
- SAT, MAY 2 | 10 AM – St. James, Upper Montclair
Capacity: 30 - SAT, MAY 9 | 10 AM – St. Mary’s, Sparta
Capacity: 30 - SAT, MAY 16 | 10 AM – St. George’s, Maplewood
Capacity: 30 - SAT, MAY 30 | 10 AM – St. Matthew’s, Paramus
Capacity: 20 - TUE, JUN 2 | 7 PM – Grace, Madison
Capacity: 30 - SAT, JUN 13 | 10 AM – Trinity & St. Philip’s Cathedral, Newark
Capacity: 35
2026 Confirmation Retreats
Youth Confirmation Retreat
FRI, APR 10 – SAT, APR 11 | Cross Roads Camp and Retreat Center
All youth candidates are strongly urged to attend our Confirmation Retreat. The event usually includes group-building games and activities, worship and an opportunity to meet in small groups with Bishop Hughes.
Adult Candidates Pre-Confirmation Dinner and Discussion with Bishop Hughes
TUE, APR 14 | 6:30 PM | Location TBD
This gathering a quiet, small-group setting will enable adult candidates to build on their faith journey to confirmation, reception and/or reaffirmation.
Confirmation Photos
Official photos from Confirmation services since 2019 are available to download from the Diocese of Newark’s Flickr account.
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