St Anne Line normally runs a relatively small confirmation group given the size of our Parish. Despite this, we have found that over the years this has given the young people more time to engage with the programme itself and their personal journey of faith.
See below for more details including this year’s Confirmation programme.
We offer a programme that is structured in the sacramental learning using recommended textbooks and resources as well as involving the young people in Parish events and local community volunteering. This year will be a very special year for those joining the course as we will be welcoming Bishop Alan to the Parish to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2026.
If you would like your child to attend the course and to receive more details, please complete the form Confirmation application (also available from the Parish Office) and drop it in at the office or email it to salparish@outlook.com
Applications are now closed for the 2025/26 programme but please do contact the office for further details
A programme of the sessions for the coming term can be found below (Please note dates are subject to change)
Confirmation Programme 2025-2026
All sessions held in the Francis Xavier Hall unless stated
| Date | Details |
| Friday 10th October 2025Parish Hall 5.15pm – 7.15pmReconciliation service for the group from 6.45pm All welcome in the church | Session 1 : The Search for Happiness – why am I here? |
| Sunday 16th November 2025Parish Hall 9:45am – 12.30pmMass can be attended in between | Parish Christmas BazaarFundraiser for WalsinghamCoffee morning after Sunday masses |
| Sunday 23rd November 2025 9.30am Mass. Please all attend the Calling forth mass | World Youth Sunday Candidates will be called by name and introduced to the parish |
| Saturday 29th November 2025Please meet at the church at 9.25am for morning mass. Should be finished by 3.30pm at the latest. | Youth Christmas Card Drop-Followed by lunch with Fr Barto Session 2: Salvation History |
| Saturday 6th December 2025Redbridge Food Bank – Morning Location to be confirmed | Advent Volunteering – Food Bank |
| Friday 12th December 2025Parish Hall 5.15pm – 7pm | Session 3: How do I know God is real? |
| Friday 9th January 2026Parish Hall 5.15pm – 7pm | Session 4: Who is Jesus, where am I going? |
| Sunday 11th January 2026Parish Hall 10am-12pm | Fundraiser for Walsingham House retreatCoffee morning after Sunday masses |
| Friday 6th February – Sunday 8th February 2026Full details to be confirmed | Walsingham House Weekend RetreatAll to attend |
| From Friday 20th February – 27th March 2026Fridays – 6pm in the church | Lenten Stations of the CrossAll to attend first session. Group rota to be confirmed for each week |
| Friday 27th February 2026Parish Hall 5.15pm – 7pm | Session 5: The power and purpose of the sacraments |
| Sunday 8th March 2026 Parish Hall 9:45am – 12.30pmMass can be attended in between | Lenten Redbridge Food Bank CollectionCoffee morning after Sunday masses |
| Friday 20th March 2026Parish Hall 5.15pm – 7pm | Session 6: What does the Holy Spirit do for me? |
| Saturday 21st March 2026Please meet at the church at 9.25am for morning mass. Should be finished by 3.30pm at the latest | Easter card drop Followed by lunch with Fr Barto Session 7: Why have I been Chosen? |
| Thursday 2nd April 2026All the group to attend | Mass of the Last Supper. Candidates will have their feet washed |
| Friday 3rd April 2026 | Stations of the Cross – 12pm Good Friday service of Christ’s death 3pm |
| Sunday 5th April 2025 | Easter Sunday |
| Friday 17th April 2026Parish Hall 5.15pm – 7pmConfirmands to meet with Fr Barto | Session 8 : The Holy Eucharist & Our Church – how do I build the kingdom. |
| Friday 15th May 20267pm Church | Confirmation Rehearsal & Reconciliation ServiceConfirmands, Sponsors & Parents |
| Sunday 17th May 202611am Mass with the Parish | Confirmation Mass Celebrated with the Parish & Bishop Alan |
| Saturday 23rd May 2026 5pm in the church – all the group and families to attend | Pentecost Vigil followed by 6.30pm Vigil mass |
| Date TBC June 2026 | Celebration Activity |
For Further Information, please contact Jacinta on 07905 973435 or the Parish Office