Confirmation is a sacrament through which we receive the Holy Spirit, strengthening us to become perfect Christians and soldiers of Jesus Christ. The celebration of Confirmation clearly shows that its effect is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, similar to what was granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. Just like Baptism, which Confirmation completes, this sacrament is received only once. It leaves an indelible spiritual mark, known as the "character," which signifies that Jesus Christ has marked a Christian with the seal of His Spirit. This equips the individual with power from on high to be His witness. The "character" received in Confirmation enhances the common priesthood of the faithful, established at Baptism, and empowers the confirmed person to profess their faith in Christ publicly and, in a sense, officially.

Youth (under 18)

To find out more about the classes we offer, click on -  Confirmation-Youth Catholics  

 

Adults:

• Confirmation Only: For those who have already been baptized Catholic and received Holy Communion. To find out more, click on - Confirmation-Adult Catholics

There are two other groups to consider regarding Catholic Confirmation: 

1. Those who have only been baptized (not Catholic).

2. Those who are contemplating becoming Catholic.

Adults in both of these groups must attend the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) classes, which begin in mid-September and conclude at Easter. During these classes, participants will learn about the Sacraments of Initiation and have the opportunity to reflect on their decision to enter the Catholic Church. Adults will be confirmed at the Easter Vigil after completing the classes.

To learn more about receiving these sacraments, please click on - Becoming Catholic-Adult