Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation. While baptism is the sacrament of rebirth to a new and supernatural life, confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. It is conferred by the anointing of Chrism oil and the laying on of hands by the Bishop. The Sacrament of Confirmation draws us into a greater awareness of the Holy Spirit, which we received at Baptism. Through this sacrament, we confirm the presence of the baptismal gifts we have already received; we are sealed with the undeserved and unearned gift of the Holy Spirit.
~ 2023 Confirmation Masses ~
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 6:00 PM at St. Athanasius (Rehearsal, May 10)
Sunday, May 14, 2023, 2:00 PM at St. Agnes (Rehearsal, May 11)
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Confirmation I
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
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Confirmation II
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Each candidate for the Sacrament of Confirmation is asked to complete three acts of service: one for their parish, one for their greater community and one that may be completed outside the community.
Families, please support these teens in this work. It is not merely the knowlege of the faith, it is this faith in action that will grow candidates and ready them for not one day, but a life time of faith.
Service opportunities for the Lenten Season to be posted - Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Choosing your Confirmation Name
One of the traditional practices in the Church at the time of Confirmation is choosing a name that will remind you of this sacrament and to signify your new and deeper awareness of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. If the choice is made to add a new name, it is to be a Christian name. It should reflect a saint whom you can admire and imitate.
As Catholics, we are called, and Chosen, by God to affirm our faith in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation completes our "Initiation" into the Catholic Church. Preparation is a two year process that begins in 9th grade and continues through 10th grade. It includes small group meetings, weekly celebration of the Eucharist, service to others, and spending time with God in prayer.
Confirmation I candidates attending Catholic School are not required to attend group meetings though we encourage and invite these candidates to make the two-year journey of preparation in the Spirit of community with their Confirmation Candidate peers and with our parishes. Confirmation II candidates attending Catholic School are required to attend Group meetings.
Candidates meet in Small Groups led by a volunteer Catechist, and remain in their Small Group for the entire two-year preparation.
If you are an adult seeking to be Confirmed in the Catholic Church, you will want to explore the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Learn more...