Confirmation is another sacrament of initiation by which Catholics receive a special outpouring of gifts from the Holy Spirit, strengthening them for service to the Body of Christ. Through Confirmation, the Holy Spirit gives them the increased ability to practice their Catholic faith in every aspect of their lives and to witness Christ in every situation.
WHEN THE DAY OF PENTECOST ARRIVED, THEY WERE ALL TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE. AND SUDDENLY THERE CAME FROM HEAVEN A SOUND LIKE A MIGHTY RUSHING WIND, AND IT FILLED THE ENTIRE HOUSE WHERE THEY WERE SITTING. AND DIVIDED TONGUES AS OF FIRE APPEARED TO THEM AND RESTED ON EACH ONE OF THEM. AND THEY WERE ALL FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND BEGAN TO SPEAK IN OTHER TONGUES AS THE SPIRIT GAVE THEM UTTERANCE.
- ACTS 2:1-4
BUT THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS
- GALATIANS 5:22
7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
RECEIVE CONFIRMATION
Child
Children prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation during religion class St. Agnes Academy and they receive this sacrament in 8th grade.
Children who attend other non-Catholic schools, can receive 2 years of preparation at our Religious Education program and typically receive this sacrament together with the Academy students.
Adult
Adults who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation for the first time, may prepare by attending our OCIA classes.
To do your confirmation at our religious education program or OCIA programs, visit Religious Education.