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 Alfred C. Hughes on Thursday, March 7, 2024 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 2023/24 Confirmation class. Please read this information carefully - there are a number of changes from previous years. The items are in a PDF document. You must have a PDF reader installed on your computer in order to use PDF documents.
2023/2024 Confirmation Information Packet
Please note: The Confirmation Retreat will be held on January 28, 2023.
We will begin taking registrations starting Monday, September 12, 2022 in the Pastoral Center.
The registration deadline for the 2022/23 Confirmation Preparation classes is
Friday, October 14, 2022.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND ONE OF THE FOUR CLASSES LISTED, YOU MUST GET APPROVAL FROM
THE DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE CLASS DATE.
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND 12 HOURS OF CLASSES.
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. Emily McGowan via email or phone at 504-341-8477.