Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a significant step in the growth and development of every Catholic, necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. At Confirmation, we affirm our commitment to God and the Church and receive a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The grace of this sacrament deepens our faith and brings us into a more abundant life with Christ, and strengthens us to share the love of Jesus Christ with others.

Most Catholics are confirmed after formation in a Catholic school or a parish religious education program. Older teenagers and adults are also invited to prepare for this sacrament through Confirmation classes, which will provide a better understanding of the gifts that the Holy Spirit gives in this sacrament Church. 

The sacrament of Confirmation, for children generally in the sixth grade, the preparation occurs on three levels: family, school and parish.

The schools play an invaluable role in helping the parish prepare for these celebrations. However, they are celebrations of the parish community, not the school, and as such, all inquiries about Sacraments are done through the parish. Parents must request Sacraments for their children – they do not automatically happen because the child is in the Catholic school system.

A registration and information meeting is held in the parish to provide parents with detailed information on the Sacraments. There are also a series of sessions held with the parents and children. These are designed to assist parents to help their children prepare for the celebration of Confirmation.

We welcome the opportunity to assist young people in completing their initiation into the Catholic faith and enjoy their involvement within the community. It is very important that all parents who wish these children to receive the Sacraments make the effort to attend Sunday Mass with their children as part of the preparation process and beyond.