What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments through which
Catholics pass in the process of their religious upbringing. It is
the Sacrament that completes your initiation into the Catholic Church. According to Catholic doctrine, in this sacrament they
are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and are strengthened
in their Christian life. This strength will help you to be a disciple
in the world and to become a more active member of the Church.
Laying of Hands & Anointing
The laying of hands signifies the descent of the Holy Spirit. The anointing of the confirmand, the person being confirmed, with chrism, an aromatic oil that has been consecrated by the bishop
is accompanied by the words “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.” This seal is a consecration, representing the safeguarding
by the Holy Spirit of the graces conferred on the Christian at Baptism.
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit— Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord are enumerated in Isaiah 11:2-3. Infused with His gifts, we respond to the promptings
of the Holy Spirit as if by instinct, the way Christ Himself would.
Teens who are 15 -17 yrs old and have received Baptism/First Eucharist can now seek the Sacrament of Confirmation
Adult Catholics who are 18-yrs and over, and have recieved Baptism/First Eucharist may be able to seed the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Please click below for more details on scheduling a pre-Confirmation interview with the Director of Faith Formation.
