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 to the diocesan YouTube channel, and remain available afterward for viewing on demand.
Photos will be posted a day or two afterward on the diocesan Flickr account.
- SAT, MAY 2 | 10 AM – St. James, Upper Montclair
- SAT, MAY 9 | 10 AM – St. Mary’s, Sparta
- SAT, MAY 16 | 10 AM – St. George’s, Maplewood
- SAT, MAY 30 | 10 AM – St. Matthew’s, Paramus
- TUE, JUN 2 | 7 PM – Grace, Madison
- SAT, JUN 13 | 10 AM – Trinity & St. Philip’s Cathedral, Newark
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. Registration deadline: March 30.
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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