In the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Sacrament of Confirmation is received by 11th graders, offering a sealing of the Holy Spirit begun in Baptism and an opportunity to embrace an adult faith.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at Visitation of Our Lady Parish by
Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
If you are seeking to be confirmed at Visitation of Our Lady Parish, please download the information packet posted below. This information includes registration, all requirements, and deadlines for the 2025/2026 Confirmation class. Please read this information carefully. The items are in a PDF document. You must have a PDF reader installed on your computer in order to use PDF documents.
CONFIRMATION CLASS DATES WILL BE THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
October 18, 2025 9 am – 12 pm
November 01, 2025 9 am – 12 pm
November 08, 2025 9 am – 12 pm
November 15, 2025 9 am – 12 pm
Please note: The Confirmation Retreat is on January 17, 2026
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND ONE OF THE FOUR CLASSES LISTED, YOU MUST GET APPROVAL FROM THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE CLASS DATE. CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE COMMITMENT MEETING, 12 HOURS OF CLASSES, THEIR PERSONAL INTERVIEW, AND THE CONFIRMATION RETREAT IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONFIRMATION ITSELF.
Need help choosing a saint name for your Confirmation? Here is a listing of some saints.
If you have additional questions, please contact our Director of Religious Education,
Mrs. Jessica V. Arbour via email or phone at 504-341-8477.