Many young people — and sometimes even their parents — think of Confirmation as a kind of “graduation” from religious education. In reality, Confirmation is not the end; it is the beginning of a deeper life committed to Christ and His Church.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches:
“Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.” (CCC 1316)
It further explains:
“Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Since Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist form a unity, it follows that ‘the faithful are obliged to receive this sacrament at the appropriate time,’ for without Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is certainly valid and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains incomplete.” (CCC 1306)
Preparation for Confirmation
- Young people who have not yet been confirmed should enroll in the parish Religious Education Program.
- Adults who have never received the sacrament are invited to join the R.C.I.A. Program.
More information about the preparation process is available by contacting the Religious Education Office.