Confirmation retreat  dates:
Oct. 14-15, 2023
Jan. 27-28, 2024

Any teen preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation must register and pay for the sacrament, as well as attend a Confirmation retreat. Teens can choose which retreat weekend works best for them.

Registration is now live for both weekend retreats, as well as registration to receive the sacrament. Click the link above to register.

*Confirmation registration and retreats usually happen during the ninth grade year. If your teen is in tenth grade or above and has not received the sacrament of Confirmation, please reach out to Sierra Campbell, Confirmation youth minister.

Retreat details

• All teens must have a medical release form on file prior to the trip.
  
• Cost: $160 + $3 service fee

Location/Times

• Camp Hidden Lake
  Address: 830 Hidden Lake Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533
  Phone number: 706-867-0592
• We meet at St. Ann's at 7:30am on Saturday and return to St. Ann's in time for the 6:00pm Sunday Mass. The retreat formally ends after Mass around 7:15pm. 
• We will be taking buses to Camp Hidden Lake.
• Following Mass, luggage may be picked up in Nolan Hall Teen Center.

Affirmation letters

During this retreat each Confirmation candidate will receive an envelope filled with “letters of affirmation.” We are requesting that parents write a “letter of affirmation” for their Confirmation candidate and that they invite at least three others (Confirmation sponsor, family, friends, teachers, coaches, neighbors, etc.) to write a letter as well.

These letters prove to be a true testament of your love, encouragement and support. Please feel free to write anything that you feel in your heart.

Things you may include, but are not limited to, in your letter of affirmation are:

• Positive characteristics you see in your Confirmation candidate
• The importance of the Confirmation commitment

Affirmation letters are due a week prior to the retreat. 

Packing list

Along with clothing and personal items, please pack the following:

• Twin sheets and blanket or sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Towel
• Toiletries
• Shower shoes (flip flops)
• Flashlight and batteries
• Bible/Rosary
• Tennis shoes
• Sweatshirt/Jacket (it gets cold at night!)
• Snacks to share (individually wrapped and nut-free)