“Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
– The Order of Confirmation
- Through the sacrament of Confirmation, we are strengthened to be Jesus’ witnesses to the world. A person is fully initiated into the Catholic Church by the reception of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion. In Baptism, the graces conferred are focused inward. In Confirmation, grace infuses the recipient to a deeper faith that can now be shared with others.
- We receive the Sacrament of Confirmation by an anointing on our forehead, reminiscent of the anointing of athletes for strength in ancient times. Confirmation is often separated from Baptism by a number of years though the two Sacraments are closely related.
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is “sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
YOUTH CONFIRMATION
Youth Confirmation Eligibility Requirements
- Has received the Sacrament of Baptism into the Catholic Church
- Is attending Mass and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly
- Has already completed, or is currently enrolled in 9th grade
- Has received at least a full year of Catholic formation, and was enrolled in a Catholic faith formation program the year prior to enrolling in Confirmation Preparation
- In addition to Confirmation Preparation, is enrolled and actively participating in the parish regular/weekly Faith Formation Program
- Register by the parish’s prescribed deadline for Sacramental Preparation
- Attend all Confirmation Preparation sessions.
- Choose a patron Saint and write a report about the saint.
- Submit copy of Baptismal Certificate to the Faith Formation Office by the prescribed deadline
- Seek a Confirmation Sponsor who is also a practicing Catholic. See Sponsor Requirements below.
- Attend the Confirmation Rehearsal
Youth Confirmation Registration form
Sacramental Preparation Fee
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Youth Confirmation Prep. Calendar
Sponsor Requirements
The Confirmation Sponsor is a person of influence over the spiritual life of the Confirmand. It must be somebody with whom the Confirmand has a relationship of trust, and who models the values of a Catholic Christian.
THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AS A SPONSOR:
- Must be a Catholic that has received the three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
- Participates in Sunday Mass and Holy Days and regularly receives the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Reconciliation.
- At least 16 years of age or older
- If Single, not cohabiting.
- If married, marriage was celebrated in the Catholic Church.
- Promises to give good Christian witness and follow the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Promises to pray for the adult they are sponsoring.
- The sponsor is not a significant other, or parent of the adult inquirer.
This means they follow the precepts of the Church as mentioned in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #2041-2043.
Sponsor Form
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Adult Confirmation Eligibility Requirements
About Adult Confirmation
The Adult Confirmation process is a fun interactive opportunity for Catholics who have not had the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Confirmation to complete their full initiation into the Catholic Church.
Adult Confirmation for 2024 is now closed. Check back with us in late 2024 for the 2025 schedule
Requirements for Adult Confirmation Preparation
• A Roman Catholic adult who has received first Eucharist.
• A copy of Baptismal Certificate
• One must select a sponsor to accompany them in the preparation process.
What are the canonical issues that impact the celebration of the Sacrament of
confirmation for adults?
A. The following situations either prevent or delay the celebration of confirmation and must be
resolved before the Catholic is confirmed (although he/she may certainly participate in the
confirmation preparation):
1. Living together but not married
2. Married outside the Church
3. Married outside the Church and in need of an annulment
B. The celebration of the marriage must take place before people in the situations described
above are confirmed.
C. If someone is divorced and not remarried or not co-habitating, he/she may be confirmed.
Adult Confirmation Registration form
Adult Confirmation Registration
Adult Confirmation for 2024 is now closed. Check back with us in late 2024 for the 2025 schedule.
Sacramental Preparation Fee
The Sacramental Preparation fee is $75.00. To pay now https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z515/campaign/C-12DCT
Adult Confirmation Prep. Calendar
Sponsor Requirements
The Confirmation Sponsor is a person of influence over the spiritual life of the Confirmand. It must be somebody with whom the Confirmand has a relationship of trust, and who models the values of a Catholic Christian.
THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AS A SPONSOR:
- Must be a Catholic that has received the three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
- Participates in Sunday Mass and Holy Days and regularly receives the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Reconciliation.
- At least 16 years of age or older
- If Single, not cohabiting.
- If married, marriage was celebrated in the Catholic Church.
- Promises to give good Christian witness and follow the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Promises to pray for the adult they are sponsoring.
- The sponsor is not a significant other, or parent of the adult inquirer.
This means they follow the precepts of the Church as mentioned in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #2041-2043.