Sacrament of Penance
7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Pauline Chapel
Calendar for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation
12:00 a.m. October 2023 to June 2024
Saturday, 14 October and Saturday 28 October
Saturday, 11 November and Saturday, 25 November
Saturday, 9 December
Saturday, 13 January and Saturday, 27 January
Saturday, 10 February
Saturday 13 April and Saturday, 27 April
Saturday, 11 May and Saturday, 25 May
Saturday, 8 June and Saturday, 22 June
Celebration of the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation
For celebrations of the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, original versions of the required documents should be submitted in person at the time of reservation with the Sacristy. Documents submitted via email will not be accepted. Moreover, for the celebration of Confirmation, no more than 35 candidates will be confirmed at the same time.
Documents required for the Sacrament of Baptism
Birth Certificate of the Candidate for Baptism
Certificate of Baptismal Preparation
Authorization by the local parish priest
Letter of Good Standing for godparents, from their parish priest.
Documents required for the Sacrament of Confirmation
Baptism Certificate
Certificate of Preparation class for Confirmation
Authorization from the local parish priest, for children under the age of 16
Letter of Good Standing for godparents, from their own parish priest