The Sacrament of Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in May for 11th and 12th graders, older youth, and adults who have not yet received this sacrament.
In keeping with diocesan guidelines, a preparation program for parents, sponsors, and candidates begins in October. The preparation program for 11th and 12th grades includes a monthly focus session, a Rite of Commitment, a weekend retreat, involvement by parents, serving in liturgical roles, and a service project.
A pattern of weekend Mass attendance is required by church law of all Catholics. Without this commitment, candidates will not be able to receive Confirmation. Older youth, college students, and adults will undergo their preparation by weekly attendance in the RCIA classes on Thursday evenings.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in May for 11th and 12th graders, older youth, and adults who have not yet received this sacrament.
In keeping with diocesan guidelines, a preparation program for parents, sponsors, and candidates begins in October. The preparation program for 11th and 12th grades includes a monthly focus session, a Rite of Commitment, a weekend retreat, involvement by parents, serving in liturgical roles, and a service project.
A pattern of weekend Mass attendance is required by church law of all Catholics. Without this commitment, candidates will not be able to receive Confirmation. Older youth, college students, and adults will undergo their preparation by weekly attendance in the RCIA classes on Thursday evenings.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation
This is one of the sacraments of initiation. A person is eligible for this sacrament in junior or senior year of high school.
The Sacrament of Confirmation:
This is one of the sacraments of initiation. A person is eligible for this sacrament in junior or senior year of high school.
The Sacrament of Confirmation:
- Confers the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
- Gives the grace to live one’s faith on a daily basis even in the face of rejection or opposition.
- Binds one more closely to the Church.
- Unites him or her more firmly to Christ.
- Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us, enriching us with the Spirit’s special strength.
- Empowers us to spread and defend the faith by word and action.
Requirements for Confirmation of adolescents:
- Be a registered member of the parish.
- Attends Mass regularly on weekends.
- Live according to the Commandments of God, precepts of the Church, and the beatitudes.
- Be a junior or senior in high school.
- Complete the preparation program for Confirmation.
- Be fully informed on the responsibilities of a Confirmed Catholic by four years of religious study at Cathedral School or a similar quality of program that is approved by the pastor.
- Participate in the monthly focus sessions – from September until April prior to receiving Confirmation.
- Participate in a weekend retreat scheduled during the month of February.
- Select a sponsor who is a living witness to the faith.
- Select a saint’s name for Confirmation.
- Complete a group service project.
- Write a letter to the Bishop.
- Take part in an interview with the pastor.