The Holy Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is a sacrament in the Catholic Church through which a baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and strengthened to give witness to Christ and to live a full Christian life. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation, along with Baptism and Eucharist.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that Confirmation "confirms" and strengthens baptismal grace. It deepens our connection to the Church and increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit within us.

We have a two-year preparation program for Confirmation. This process offers participants the opportunity to:

• Grow in their sense of community.
• Deepen their understanding of the sacramental rites.
• Express their understanding of their spiritual growth.

The two-year timeline for Confirmation preparation at our parishes is as follows:

• Year 1: Teens participate in Faith Formation with their peers.
• Year 2: Teens participate in Faith Formation with their peers and also receive six weeks of direct preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation is conferred at the end of year two.

 For more information, contact Lucy Hawthorne at lhawthorne@syrdio.org.