Confirmation

Sacrament of Confirmation

The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism; the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. The real confession of Christ consist in this 'that the whole man submits himself to Truth, in the judgment of his understanding, in the submission of his will and in the consecration of his whole power of love . . . To do this, poor-spirited man is only able when he has been confirmed by God's grace' 

This confirmation in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a firm profession of faith has always been the particular effect which Catholic tradition has ascribed to the sacrament. It is effect (to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character) which complements and completes that of baptism. 

Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. 

(http://www.catholic.org/prayers/sacrament.php?id=3)

How should candidates prepare themselves for Confirmation? 

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 in order to be 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 latter bears the special responsibility for the preparation of confirmands. (CCC 1309)

For more confirmation, please contact the Secretariat Office at 6264 0078.