2026-2027 Confirmation Registration Form

St. Benedict Catholic Church

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Please follow the link here for our 2026-2027 Confirmation letter and schedule.

*Please Note: Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is open to those who will be in at least the 10th grade in the Fall of 2026. Per the Confirmation guidelines for the Diocese of Richmond, the following is to be observed:

"Effective July 2, 2012, Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo set the appropriate age for preparation and reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation to be when an individual is both at least 15 years of age and enrolled in at least the tenth grade." (Catholic Diocese of Richmond Confirmation Guidelines, p.10)

Bishop Knestout has kept these same guidelines in effect. Since the Bishop is the ordinary minister of Confirmation, our parish is obligated to follow what the bishop has prescribed regarding sacraments and cannot permit anyone to begin Confirmation earlier than the 10th grade.

* If you are registered at, or members of a different parish than St. Benedict, we ask that you partake of sacramental preparation at the parish of which you most frequently attend Mass.

 

 

FORM INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Please complete the top portion of the registration page under the "Primary Information" Banner. You can choose to create an account or register as a guest.
    • If you'd like to create an account, please make sure the box next to "save profile" is checked. This will allow you to create a password, and log into Give Central in the future and see all of your registrations across all Saint Benedict Faith Formation activities. After you make sure the box is clicked and input your desired password, proceed to filling out the rest of the form.
    • If you would like to check out as a guest, still fill out "Primary Information" section, but unclick the "save profile" box and continue filling out the rest of the form.

Primary Information

Mother's Information

Father's Information

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  • If you your teen was baptized here at St. Benedict, no extra documentation is needed. Your teen's record of baptism and First Communion can be found here, at St. Benedict (If no record of First Communion is found on file here, we may need to obtain a record demonstrating First Communion has occurred).

  • If your teen was baptized at a different Catholic church, parents must obtain a newly annotated baptismal certificate from the teen's church of baptism (a photocopy of the original certificate will not suffice). These annotated certificates must also contain the date of your teen's First Communion written on the back. Since all sacramental records are kept at the church of baptism, they should also have the record of your First Communion. Baptismal certificates can be obtained by contacting your teen's church of baptism and requesting a new certificate. You can have them mail the certificate directly to St. Benedict:

    St. Benedict Catholic Church

    Attn: Trevor Hamilton

    300 N. Sheppard St., Richmond, VA 23221

  • If baptized in a non-Catholic church and/or your teen still hasn't received First Communion, please pause the registration process for now and contact Trevor Hamilton at tahmilton@saintbenedictparish.org.

    * After your teen completes their Confirmation, their Confirmation record will be sent to their church of baptism. We will keep a copy of the records at St. Benedict, but all sacramental records are kept together at the church of baptism.

  • Please aim to have your baptismal certificates submitted by December 1

  • For questions and assistance, please contact Trevor Hamilton (thamilton@saintbenedictparish.org)

Confirmand (teen) Information ($30 per Teen)

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Primary Address, Emergency Contact and Parish Registration

Sacramental Preparation costs are: $30 per child. This fee includes registration Confirmation, but not the fees for Family Faith Formation or Youth Ministry. Please see the Family Faith Formation or Youth Ministry page for a separate registration process. Please do not let finances hinder your registration; we are flexible and can make adjustments. If you require assistance, please contact Trevor Hamilton.

Questions about payments or any other field on this form? Contact Trevor Hamilton, Associate Director of Evangelization and Catechesis: thamilton@saintbenedictparish.org, 804-254-8810 x. 100

  • Medical and Photo Releases

    This form covers all on-site events at Saint Benedict Catholic Church and Saint Benedict Catholic School events taking place between August 2026 - July 2027. Updates, inclement weather cancelations, and additional correspondence will be done by email. There may be events that require an additional liability form.

    Medical Release

    As parent and/or legal guardian I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor.  I agree on behalf of myself, my child named herein, or our heirs, successors, and assigns, to hold harmless and defend St. Benedict Catholic Church the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, its employees and agents, chaperones, or representatives associated with this event from any claim arising from or in connection with my child attending the event or in connection with any illness or injury (including death) or cost of medical treatment in connection therewith, and I agree to compensate the Diocese, its employees and agents and chaperones, or representatives associated with the event for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses which may incur in any action brought against them as a result of such injury or damage, unless such claim arises from the negligence of the Diocese. 

    I hereby warrant that to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child.  In the event of any emergency, I hereby give permission to transport my child to a hospital for emergency medical or surgical treatment.  I wish to be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital or doctor.  In the event of an emergency, if you are unable to reach me at the above numbers I give permission for the noted emergency contact to be notified.  I will not hold St. Benedict Catholic Church and the Diocese of Richmond responsible for authorizing any medical treatment beyond necessary transportation to the hospital.

    Please contact Ben Fleser with any questions.

    Use of Pictures/Videos

    Pictures of your child participating in activities related to the parish or diocesan events may be posted through St. Benedict Catholic Church and/or Diocese of Richmond publications or websites. Names of participants will not be used without expressed permission from the parent or guardian. If you do not want your child’s picture to be used for publications please submit an email to Ben Fleser at bfleser@saintbenedictparish.org. 

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