"O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams." —St. Augustine
Please Note: SJA teens interested in Confirmation Preparation, regardless of which High School they attend (public, private, homeschool or CHS) should register for Confirmation Preparation at St. John's.
For more information or to ask questions about the Sacrament of Confirmation, please feel free to reach out to us.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be a fully initiated Catholic and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.
Must practice the faith (go to Mass every Sunday, receive Reconciliation at least once per year, pray daily etc.)
Must be married in the Catholic Church OR single and living a chaste life.
submit the Confirmation Sponsor Attestation Form (responsibility of the sponsor to complete)
to attend the Confirmation rehearsal and Confirmation liturgy (dates to be decided)
to live a strong example of the faith for their candidate
Registration opens June – September 30.
Family MUST be registered in the Parish before enrolling in our Confirmation Preparation Program. Parish Registration forms can be found here.
Fee and Payment Options:
$50/per teen
Payment can be made by:
Online with Credit card or PayPal
Check (made out to SJA Parish), ATTN: Colleen Fickel
Exact Cash submitted to the Parish Office, ATTN: Colleen Fickel
Mail forms or check to:
St. John the Apostle Church
Attn: Colleen Fickel
1968 Sandbridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
All are invited to register and participate regardless of ability to contribute financially. Please contact Veronica Litwinowicz at [email protected] or Colleen Fickel at [email protected] to inquire about financial assistance.
Are you an active, practicing Catholic adult who “missed” participating in The Sacrament of Confirmation? We invite you to enter the short process of preparation at St. John the Apostle Church. Sessions are offered in the Fall and the Spring, To find out more, contact John Domingo at [email protected]