Those who have been baptized continue on the path of Christian Initiation through the Sacrament of Confirmation. In this sacrament they receive the Holy Spirit whom the Lord sent upon the apostles on Pentecost. This giving of the Holy Spirit conforms believers more fully to Christ and strengthens them so that they may bear witness to Christ for the building up of his Body in faith and love. (Rite of Confirmation #1 and #2.)

Preparation for confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts and his bidding – in order to more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life. To this end catechesis for confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal church as well as the parish community. The later bears special responsibility for the preparation of confirmands (CCC 1309). Each year the parish offers six presentations on the Holy Spirit and the Sacrament of Confirmation. These sessions are to assist parishioners in a growing understanding of living life as a disciple of Christ as a Confirmed Catholic Christian. In this parish, Catechesis/Preparation of persons 15 years and older who worship regularly, is held annually. These sessions are required for those preparing for the sacrament, parents of adolescents and sponsors of all. Registration is required. Please call the Parish Office for an appointment to register. Upon registration you will be notified about an Orientation Session which is required for both.  

An orientation/registration Session will be held Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 12:00 noon in the Parish Center for both parents of adolescents and adults This one-hour session is for adults who want to be confirmed and parents of adolescents seeking Confirmation. A copy of the Certificate of Baptism is required. Registration is not complete without it.

For information on Confirmation Catechesis/Preparation, please call Marianne Rhode at 407-277-1702.

Confirmation Schedule