Confirmation is a two-year sacrament preparation program designed primarily for ninth and tenth graders, but is open to any high school aged teen.  The curriculum includes two formation sessions a month, as well as service projects, attending Mass together, speakers and retreats.

What is the Sacrament of Confirmation?

In confirmation, those who were baptized are strengthened by the Holy Spirit.  They are asked to make a stronger commitment to live their lives as a witness to Christ in their words, actions and deeds.  Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation, along with Baptism and Eucharist.

In the rite of confirmation, the bishop  anoints the head  of the confirmandi with oil, which is called Chrism, and says, “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Confirmation and the Church

Confirmation connects us to the larger, global Catholic Church.  The bishop leads the faithful in the diocese, which is compromised of many parishes.  Through the action of the bishop, those who are confirmed are joined in faith with that larger community.  The oil with which he anoints them is blessed at a special chrism

Sent Forth to Witness

At confirmation, we are called to participate fully in the Church’s work and mission – calling all to the love of Christ and taking part in building up the kingdom of God on earth.  Jesus was anointed by the Holy Spirit at his baptism by John in the Jordan River, and was sent forth, strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit, to do the work of his ministry.  Likewise, once confirmed, we are “sent forth” to bear witness to Jesus’ death and resurrection, to serve others as Jesus served, and to be living members of his Church.

Confirmation Meets

Confirmation one and two meets the first Sunday & third Sunday of the month from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (which includes Mass in this time.) There is one or two months we need to adjust these days because of holidays.