Consider this rule of thumb: How would you dress if you were invited to a formal dinner with someone you admire and respect deeply? At our baptism we wear special white gowns; at our first communion we wear a white dress or suits; at our wedding we wear a formal gown or tuxedo. As such, it is important to dress appropriately at the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. See specifics below.

All Candidates AND Sponsors are required to abide by the Confirmation Mass dress code, as outlined below.

Guidelines for Gentlemen
*Please share dress code with your sponsor, as it applies to them, too

  • Dress pants and belt must be worn. No jeans, shorts, nor sagging pants.

  • Dress shoes required (clean and polished). No sneakers, trainers, tennis shoes or sandles.

  • Tucked in dress shirt required. No t-shirts, polo shirts, nor shirts with logos.

  • Ties (preferred, not mandatory) recomend that ties be a solid color or have a simple design; ties should not have a cartoon, logo, or other symbols.

  • There is no specific color of shirt or pants required, but color should be neutral/subdued and not stand out or be overly bright.

  • No tuxedos, no clothes with logos, and no military attire (unless you are a service member.)

  • Make sure your shirt and pants are ironed!

  • Hair must be styled in a manner that your forehead is uncovered for the anointing from the Bishop.

Guidelines for Ladies
*Please share dress code with your sponsor, as it applies to them, too.

  • Dresses or skirts should be knee-length or longer

  • Dresses and blouses should not have a low neckline

  • No sleeveless dresses or blouses. Dresses or blouses which leave the shoulders bare should be worn with a cardigan or wrap

  • Dresses or blouses should not be made from a transparent fabric or be overly tight.

  • No jeans, shorts, formal evening gowns, nor prom dresses.

  • No flip flops or sneakers/trainers/tennis shoes. Flats are recommended. If wearing sandals, they must be dressy, preferably with a strap in the back.

  • Hair must be styled in a manner that your forehead is uncovered for the anointing from the Bishop.