"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
2025 Confirmation Services
All services will be live streamed.
| Date | Time | Location | Max # Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 26 | 10 AM | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday, May 3 | 10 AM | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday, May 10 | 10 AM | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday, May 31 | 10 AM | TBD | TBD |
| Tuesday, June 3 | 7 PM | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday, June 7 | 10 AM | TBD | TBD |
Registration for Spring 2025 Confirmation services will open Nov. 1, 2024.
Please contact Jane Jubilee, jjubilee@dioceseofnewark.org, with any questions about 2025 services.
2025 Confirmation Retreats
Youth Confirmation Retreat
Friday & Saturday, March 28-29
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
Tuesday, March 25, 7 PM
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 (2019-2024)
2024 Confirmation services
- April 27 at St. David's, Kinnelon
- April 30 at Trinity, Allendale
- May 5 at Messiah, Chester
- May 11 at Calvary, Summit
- May 14 at St. Paul's, Englewood
- May 18 at Trinity & St. Philip’s Cathedral, Newark
2023 Confirmation services
- April 18 at Church of the Saviour, Denville
- April 22 at St. Peter's, Essex Fells
- April 25 at Calvary, Summit
- May 6 at St. Michael's, Wayne
- May 9 at St. Paul's, Chatham
- May 13 at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
2022 Confirmation services
- April 30 at St. Michael's, Wayne
- May 1 at Church of the Saviour, Denville
- May 10 at Christ Church, Short Hills
- May 14 at All Saints, Hoboken
- May 22 at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
- May 25 at Christ Church, Ridgewood
2021 Confirmation services
- July 13 at St. Paul's, Chatham
- July 15 at St. Paul's, Paterson
- July 20 at St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood
- July 22 at St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood
- August 3 at St. Peter's, Morristown
- August 5 at St. Andrew & Holy Communion, South Orange
- August 12 at Church of the Saviour, Denville
- August 17 at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
- November 6 at Calvary, Summit
- November 9 at St. James, Upper Montclair
- November 21 at Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
- November 30 at Grace, Madison
2020 Confirmation services
Postponed until 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic
2019 Confirmation services
