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.

 

This year's Confirmation Masses, set by the Bishop's Office, will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13, 2023, 6:00 PM at St. Athanasius, and on Sunday, May 14, 2023, 2:00 PM at St. Agnes

2022/2023 Small Group Dates

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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.

Candidates are required to choose a Saint's name to become their Confirmation name and should be a person they wish to emmulate.  If you are choosing to use your given name as your Confirmation Name, you will write your given name on the online form.
Check out some web-sites to learn more about some people who really lived the “Catholic Way of Life.”
http://www.catholic.org/saints/"
http://www.lifeteen.com  **Enter "Saints" under site search
http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/byname.aspx​

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Choosing Your Sponsor

The Sponsor is fully initiated into the Catholic Faith (having been Confirmed) and is of minimum age of 16 years old.
Our Community welcomes you and your family to join us on the journey with your candidate the next two years of their preparation for the sacrament and beyond!   We are a family orientated community that is actively embracing it's role in the works of Missionary Discipleship.  It is important that when Confirmed each young person is encouraged to  serve the Church with their God given talents as well as feel confident to evangelize others, a Sponsor's support is vital. 
Choosing your sponsor is one of the most important decisions that students will make during the preparation process. It requires discernment and prayer. A sponsor needs to be willing and able to make the faith journey with the candidate.
Archdiocese guidelines for Confirmation sponsors:  Information

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Small Group/Large Group Preparation

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...