WHAT IS THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION?
The Sacrament of Confirmation, like Baptism, also imprints the Christian with the “character” as the sign of the mark of Jesus Christ, now with the seal of his Spirit to strengthen the person to be a Christian witness. By this sacrament, our common priesthood is perfected, and our bond with the Church is enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. As true witnesses of Christ, we become more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed. (CCC: #1295-1301)
The sign of the sacrament of Confirmation is the anointing with the Sacred Chrism Oil. In the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church, the ordinary minister of this sacrament is the Bishop. In extraordinary circumstances (e.g. baptism of anyone older than 7 years of age), the Bishop gives permission for the Pastor or a Priest to administer the sacrament. The age of Confirmation is determined by the local Bishop in each diocese, and therefore the age may vary from diocese to diocese.
Read More: Catechism of the Catholic Church (1285-1305)
CONFIRMATION AT HOLY FAITH CATHOLIC CHURCH
YOUTH CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in Grades 10 and higher. Children must have completed at least one year of catechism before registering for the Confirmation Sacramental Preparation program. Confirmandi (Confirmation candidates) attend approximately eight classes. They also attend at least one class of family catechesis with their parents, and one class with their Confirmation Sponsors.*
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIRMATION:
- Participate in the Catholic Youth Ministry (optional)
- Select from several service project opportunities (1 required) and select from a list of Catholic Enrichment opportunities (1 required) and submit a written report of the experiences.
- Attend a Youth Ministry Retreat
- Participate in the Good Friday Liturgy of the Veneration of the Cross
- *Confirmation Sponsors must be at least age 16, not a parent, in good standing with the Catholic Church, and have received the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
CONFRIMATION CLASS INFORMATION
Confirmation Classes begin with an Orientation Session for Parents and Students. Class is held in the Parish Life Center if attending in person. Online links will be provided for those attending from home.
CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY
10th graders are expected to participate in community service project opportunities presented to them during the year, as well as participate in the CYM (Catholic Youth Ministry) group before and during their Confirmation Preparation year. Catholic Youth Ministry CYM is meeting virtually every Sunday at 4pm during Covid. Updates and special meetings will be emailed to all registered Youth Group members via Flocknote. If not already sign-up click: CYM Sign-Up
Register for Confirmation Classes (Confirmation Class Registration). All registered students for this Sacrament must attend all scheduled Confirmation classes and required events.
Confirmation Prep 2021 Schedule will be handed out at the orientation class, sent via email and posted.
Required Assignments 2021-2022 (to be posted asap)
ADULT CONFIRMATION
If you are an adult, age 18 and over who is a baptized Catholic and has received First Communion, but are not confirmed, and you are seeking to complete your initiation into the Catholic Faith with the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact us. Holy Faith offers Confirmation Preparation for Adults at least once a year. The schedule is determined by the Diocesan dates for adult confirmation.
If you are an adult baptized in another Christian faith or not baptized, and have a desire to learn about the Catholic faith, visit Becoming Catholic for more information.
“We can study the whole history of salvation, we can study the whole of Theology, but without the Spirit we cannot understand. It is the Spirit that makes us realize the truth or – in the words of Our Lord – it is the Spirit that makes us know the voice of Jesus.”
Pope Francis