Understanding the Sacrament of Confirmation
Just as bodies and minds grow, Catholics believe that the soul also needs to grow in the life of grace. The sacrament of Confirmation builds on the sacraments of Baptism, Penance, and Holy Communion, completing the process of initiation into the Catholic community
Confirmation, a sacrament of initiation, establishes young adults as full-fledged members of the faith. This sacrament is called Confirmation because the faith given in Baptism is now confirmed and made strong. During your Baptism, your parents and godparents make promises to renounce Satan and believe in God and the Church on your behalf. At Confirmation, you renew those same promises, this time speaking for yourself.
During Confirmation, the focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave them courage to practice their faith. As Catholics, we believe that the same Holy Spirit confirms us during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives us the same gifts. Traditionally, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude (courage), knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
Being confirmed in the Church means accepting responsibility for your faith and destiny. Adulthood, even young adulthood, means that you must do what’s right on your own, not for the recognition or reward but merely because it’s the right thing to do.
CONFIRMATION 2025
In 6th class and wishing to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in this parish? Then you need to register with the parish as soon as possible as our Parish Programme of Preparation will begin shortly! (Closing date for registration is Wednesday 25th September 2024). Please see the home page for an invitation to register and for a letter relating to our upcoming information meeting and Enrolment Mass for those attending the Parish Catholic schools. For young people attending non-Catholic schools in the Parish, please make contact with our Parish Catechist, Anne Dooley c/o Parish Office on 8332772.