Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation.
The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God’s Spirit would rest upon the Messiah to sustain His mission. Their prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus the Messiah was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus on the occasion of His baptism by John. Jesus’ entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit. Before He died, Jesus promised that the Spirit would be given to the Apostles and to the entire Church. After His death, He was raised by the Father in the power of the Spirit.
Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world.
We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.
"Bound more intimately to the Church by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are endowed by the Holy Spirit with special strength, hence they are more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith both by word and by deed as true witnesses of Christ"
(Lumen Gentium, 11)
Children and Youth
For Children and Youth, we offer a Faith Formation program for the development and deepening of our children’s faith, including preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation.
Adult Catholics
For Adults who were baptized in the Catholic faith and have received First Holy Communion, we offer a variety of options for the preparation and reception of Confirmation. Please note: Catholics should have received the Sacrament of Confirmation before celebrating their sacramental marriage.
Adults
For Adults and children over 7 years of age who have not been Baptized, come from another faith tradition or were baptized in another Christian faith, we welcome you to participate in our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program.
Confirmation is often the sacrament that is the last of the “Sacraments of Christian Initiation” to be celebrated. The completion of these most fundamental Sacraments is why the Church asks that a person be confirmed before receiving one the “Sacraments of Christian Vocation,” namely Marriage or Holy Orders.
Learn more about Preparing for the Sacrament
For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. – Galatians 3:27
Preparing for Confirmation
Preparation
Youth Confirmation Preparation is currently a one-year process offered to 8th graders and high-school students.
Regular attendance at weekly meetings, active participation at Mass, volunteer hours in service to the community, and a one-day retreat are all required components of the Confirmation program.
Additional Opportunities
In response to the US Bishops’ document, “Renewing the Vision”, ministering to the whole person is a goal of all aspects of our faith formation so Confirmation students are encouraged to participate in various events, activities, and meetings throughout the year. These varying opportunities include socials, service, and sessions to delve deeper into their faith.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Saint Veronica parish office.