Baptismal Certificate: Students not baptized at St. James of the Marches, need to provide a copy of their Baptismal Certificate.
 
First Communion Certificate: Students who have not received First Communion at St. James of the Marches, need to provide a copy of their First Communion Certificate.
 
Class Attendance: Students must attend all classes and participate in the discussions and activities. Only two legitimate class absences (illness, special family events) will be allowed per year.
 
Mass Attendance: Students must attend Mass on the weekends and Holy Days of Obligation.
 
Prayer: Students are to pray daily for the guidance of the Holy Spirit during the period of preparation for themselves and their class.
 
Responsible: Students are to be more responsible in their family, church and community.

Retreat: There will be a two day retreat each year before the Confirmation ceremony.  All students must attend the retreat.
 
Community Service: Thirty (30) community service hours and Twenty (20) Parish hours are required to be served from 7^th grade up until Confirmation. All hours must be completed before Confirmation takes place.
 
Sponsor: Each student will select a person to sponsor him or her throughout the Confirmation process. This person must be a Confirmed, practicing Catholic over the age of 16 and not the candidate’s parents.
 
Saint Name: Each student will select a saint name. In addition, the student must submit an assignment demonstrating that he/she has learned something about the Saint and indicating why that Saint was chosen.
 
Confirmation Test: Students are required to learn Confirmation material and prayers. Tests will be administered periodically. Each student is required to pass each test.
 
Final Exam and Interview: Students who will be receiving their Confirmation are required to take a final exam.  Each student will also be interviewed by the DRE and/or Father before Confirmation.