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“Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the ‘sacraments of Christian initiation,’ whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For ‘by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.'”
FAQ
What are the preparation and requirement activities?
Students in the ninth and tenth grades attend the two-year Confirmation program. Candidates are to be enrolled in religious education classes the year prior to the year of sacramental reception as a norm.
For more information, visit our Faith Formation page.
How do I select a Sponsor?
Each Confirmation candidate must choose a sponsor who is a practicing and believing Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation, be at least 16 years old, and if married, the marriage must be a valid Catholic marriage.
A Sponsor may be represented by a proxy if they unable to be present for the ceremony. Those serving as proxies must fulfill the same requirements as sponsors. Catholics serving as sponsors must contact their parish and obtain a sponsor letter or certificate. Please bring the letter or certificate to the Confirmation.
How do I register?
For registration information, visit our Faith Formation page.
What if I am an adult and would like to receive Confirmation?
You can find out more information about Adult Confirmation classes here.