The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. In baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit. In confirmation, this relationship is sealed and strengthened. As a sacrament of initiation, confirmation is closely related to baptism, but in practice the two sacraments are often separated by many years.
THE CHURCH TEACHES
Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character. Like baptism, it marks us for Christ.
Preparation to receive Confirmation begins with a Pre-Confirmation Class. Candidates must be 13 by September 1st of the current academic year to register for the Pre- Confirmation Class and between the ages of 14 and 17 to register for Confirmation preparation.
Thursday night youth group will begin on September 26, 2024 . Meetings are held at either Sacred Heart Cathedral from 6:30-8:00 PM following the Confirmation and Pre-confirmation Classes. Please email [email protected] if you would like more information.