SACRAMENTS - CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Initiation. It originally formed part of the joint rite of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist, which were all given to new converts at the same time. Nowadays adult converts are Confirmed and receive the Eucharist at the time of their Baptism, but children are generally Baptized in infancy, receive Communion when they are around six or seven and are Confirmed some years later. This time lag between First Eucharist and Confirmation allows the young candidates to have a fuller understanding of what is happening when they receive the Holy Spirit sacramentally.
Although the Church has separated the Sacraments of Initiation, they still constitute a unity, as, properly speaking, Confirmation completes the baptismal rite. And so, without in any way devaluing their Baptism, the Church urges all its members to complete their Christian initiation by receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Through it we receive what Jesus has promised - the strength and comfort of the Holy Spirit, ever present to help us meet the challenges and demands that face us as mature Christians.
Confirmation
Preparation for Middle School:
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins with a two-year faith formation program for students in 7th and 8th grade, designed to help teens form a relationship with God and learn about the traditions of the Catholic Church. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. Click here for a complete list of requirements, forms, and deadlines.
Confirmation
Preparation for High School:
Any high school
students who, for whatever reason were NOT Confirmed in 8th grade, but
who would now like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation should contact Miguel De Angel for more information.
Confirmation Preparation for Adults:
For any adults who were already Baptized Catholic and who are now interested in being Confirmed, we have a simple and flexible process to prepare you for the Sacrament. A parish staff member will be happy to discuss the details of your situation with you to discern the best procedure to follow. Click here to send an e-mail.