What is Confirmation?

Catechism of the Catholic ChurchConfirmation is a continuance of what has begun at our Baptism: a continuance of the developing awareness of the reality of faith and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. At our Baptism faith was conceived: we became part of Christ’s Body, part of his Church. Our Confirmation is the gentle unfolding of what our Baptism means. Ephesians 4:30 (cited in CCC 1296) uses the the word “sealed”.

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
- Ephesians 4:30
 

Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samar′ia had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 8:14-17

Confirmation questions can be directed to Brenna Peters, Faith Formation Coordinator, at 955-6077 ext 2031 or [email protected]