Confirmation & Pilgrimage 2025-2026

This is the webpage for all relevant and current information pertaining to the upcoming 2025-2026 Confirmation & Pilgrimage. Here you can find schedules, forms, and releases that will be required for participation in this process.

If you do not see the information you are looking for, please email Matt Harbison at matt@gslookout.com

Thanks!
Matt

Dates To Remember

Friday-Sunday September 5th-7th, 2025 – Diocesan-wide youth confirmation retreat (not required attendance, but an offering that can substitute for a missed class if needed).

October 12th, 2025 – Deadline to commit to Pilgrimage – Because of the scope of travel, airline tickets must be purchased in enough time to fly the entire group. Because of this, a deposit is due to ensure commitment.

Thanksgiving Week– November 23- November 30- Christmas Tree/Wreath Fund-raiser

January – February – One Friday/Saturday Night – 2026 Auction to support the Pilgrimage

January 30-Feb 1st – Good Shepherd Confirmation Retreat @ Grace Point

Sunday April 26th, 2026 – Confirmation/Youth Confirmation with the Bishop at Good Shepherd.

Monday June 1- Friday June 19th, 2026 – 2026 Pilgrmage Trip – Because of the fluidity of this trip, details will probably not be set in stone until November or December, but this is the window I will plan the trip.

Classes

Class # 1 – Sunday September 28th – Noon -2:00pm – Class + Lunch provided

Class # 2 – Sunday October 26th – Noon – 4:00pm – Class + Lunch provided + Service Project

Class # 3 – Sunday November 9th – 9am – TBA – Field Trip + Class + Lunch Provided

Class # 4 – Sunday December 7th – Noon-2:00pm – Class + Lunch Provided

Class # 5- Sunday January 11th- Noon -2:00pm -Class + Lunch Provided

Classes # 6 & 7 January 30-Feb 1 @ Grace point- Friday – Sunday

Class #8 – Sunday February 22nd – Noon -2:00pm – Class + Lunch Provided

Confirmation with the Bishop on April 26th @ 10:30am. Students need to arrive to church by 8:30am for pictures, donuts, and instruction.

We will have TWO make up classes in March & April, dates TBA as they may need to be catered to schedules.

Please know this schedule wasn’t arrived at easily. As mentioned in the meeting, we would ask the students to attend ALL of the classes, but if schedules cannot be aligned, please do not miss more than two classes. Different schedules are tough to coordinate, and because of this, I will be COMPLETELY reasonable and flexible. I hope with a few months notice, things can be worked out. Our goal here is not to limit things, but to allow for students to PRIORITIZE things. Investment of time is a major part of the confirmation experience.

Information Packets

When available- listed here
Sample here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h0euucwweymybe5f4ob15/2017-Pilgrimage-Packet.docx?rlkey=4njti0c7jlm1xr2wjrppry9eu&st=denexiuh&dl=0

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