Diocesan Confirmation Retreat
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What is a Diocesan Confirmation Retreat?
A Diocesan Confirmation Retreat is a retreat offered by the Office for Parish Life and the local parish that allows parishes to work together to offer a more robust retreats for the 8th grade candidates for Confirmation. A Confirmation retreat helps youth examine their faith and relationship with God. It explores attitudes towards Confirmation and includes discussions, witness talks, and prayer.
Who should attend the Diocesan Confirmation Retreat?
The Diocesan Confirmation Retreat is for the Confirmation Candidates who are currently preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Spring of 2026.
When and where is the Diocesan Confirmation Retreat?
The Diocesan Confirmation Retreat are scheduled regionally at the following dates, times and location
Western Regional Retreat
Date: February 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (5:30PM Parish Mass is included for this retreat)
Location: Saint Ann Parish, 326 Washington Blvd, Williamsport PA 17701
Registration Deadline: February 9, 2026
Hosted by: The Parishes of Williamsport Confirmation Team and Diocesan Office for Parish Life Staff
Southern Regional Retreat
Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4:30PM Parish Mass is included for this retreat; parents are invited to attend)
Location: Saint Maria Goretti Parish, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin PA 18702
Registration Deadline: March 30, 2026
Hosted by: Diocesan Office for Parish Life Staff
Eastern Regional Retreat
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (5:00PM Parish Mass is included for this retreat; parents are invited to attend)
Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 1402 US-209, Brodheadsville PA 18322
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2026
Hosted by: Our Lady Queen of Peace Confirmation Team and Diocesan Office for Parish Life Staff
Northern Regional Retreat
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (5:30PM Retreat Mass is included; parents are invited to attend)
Location: Diocesan Pastoral Center, 330 Wyoming Ave, Scranton PA 18503
Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026
Hosted by: The Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth
What is included in the Diocesan Confirmation Retreat?
The retreat will include lunch, ice breakers, talks, small group discussion and prayer. The retreat will included Saturday Vigil Masses as indicated in the end time of the Retreat.
Who will facilitate the Diocesan Confirmation Retreat?
The Diocesan Confirmation Retreat will be facilitated by the listed above host and supported by the Office for Parish Life Youth Ministry and Discipleship team members.
Do adults need to attend with their Confirmation Candidate?
YES!
Individual Candidates cannot register on their own. The parish must register a group in order to attend this retreat. Additionally, Parishes are required to send 1 adult chaperone per 6 candidates to maintain safe environment requirements. Moreover, each parish is required to send at least 1 female and 1 male chaperone that are safe environment certified through the Diocese
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee for the Diocesan Confirmation Retreat is $25/Candidate and $15/chaperone, and includes lunch, snacks, retreat materials, venue fees, and facilitator stipends. The registration fee will be billed to the parish.
Is there a capacity limit for the Diocesan Confirmation Retreat?
Yes, no more than 125 Confirmation Candidates will be at each retreat along with their chaperone totaling in 150 individuals. This limit allows for more intentional small group discussions.
For more information please contact the Office for Parish Life directly at OPLgeneral@dioceseofscranton.org or by phone at (570) 207-2213.