Confirmation

We have three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist/Penance, and Confirmation. The Catechism describes Confirmation as a deepening of Baptismal gifts.   It says that the Sacrament roots us more deeply in our identity as God's children; unites us more firmly with Christ; increases in us the Gifts of the Holy Spirit; binds us more closely to the Church; and gives us special strength to bear witness to our faith. For your candidate to achieve the Sacrament of Confirmation, the candidate, parents, and sponsor must commit fully to the exploration and preparation for the Sacrament.   

The sacrament is celebrated at Sacred Heart with those students who are Junior/Seniors in high school. Those wishing to be confirmed must be baptized, have received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion and show “a sincere desire to know Jesus better, a sufficient understanding of the meaning of Confirmation Sacrament, a willingness to participate in the life of the Church, a desire to deepen their faith through prayer, and be studying with regular attendance at Mass”.  Mass is a vital part of our Catholic Faith; in fact, it is the “source and summit” of what we believe and live.