Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation for Adults
Are you an adult seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Congratulations! Through this Sacrament your life in the Spirit will be strengthen and enriched! The Archdiocese provides several opportunities per year for adult Catholics (18+) to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Because this sacrament is so intimately united to the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist, persons wishing to be confirmed must:
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Have been baptized Catholic (If baptized in another Christian Tradition, click here)
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Have already received their First Eucharist
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If married, completed Sacrament of Matrimony or Convalidation (if marriage is Civil)
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Have been through a process of preparation to receive the sacrament of Confirmation
Contact Timo Zepeda Christian Initiation Coordinator [email protected] and review next steps below.
Next Steps:
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If not already done, submit an “Adult Confirmation Interest form” below
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Fill out an Adult Confirmation Inquiry Form (Full) and email back to [email protected]
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Gather Baptismal and 1st Communion certificate and email back to [email protected]
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Consider selection of Confirmation Sponsor (info below)
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Subscribe to Formed.org (Instructions)
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Download and install Ascension Press Bible & Catechism App
General Information
| Session | Start Date | End Date | Location | Time |
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| Spring (EN) | 7 Jan 24 |
14 April 24 |
Parish Hall - Bauman Room | 2:30 -4:30 pm |
| Fall (EN) | 25 Aug 24 | 24 Nov 24 | Parish Hall - Bauman Room | 2:30 -4:30 pm |
The role of a sponsor is to assist the baptized to lead a Christian life and faithfully fulfill the obligations connected to it. They should be designated by the one to be confirmed, by the parents (as applicable), or in their absence, by the pastor. The requirements regarding sponsors for Confirmation are the same as for godparents in Baptism.
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A sponsor must be a confirmed and practicing Catholic at least sixteen years of age
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Not bound by any canonical penalty
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Not be the parent or stepparent of the one being confirmed
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“It is desirable that the godparent at Baptism also be the sponsor at
Confirmation...” to express more clearly the relationship between Baptism and Confirmation; and to make the duty and function of the sponsor more effective. Ideally, the sponsor should be available and involved with the candidate in a significant way to be able to offer an authentic example of lived Christian faith.
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It is generally not advisable for a fiancé, boyfriend, or girlfriend, to serve as a sponsor since these could be temporary relationships.
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So long as they meet all requirements, a spouse may serve as a sponsor.
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The use of a saint’s name for the rite of Confirmation is optional. If appropriate, the confirmandi may use their baptismal name. They should understand that a saint’s name is chosen for the saint to be a model and intercessor.
Reference: SACRAMENTAL GUIDELINES FOR CONFIRMATION – SUMMER 2022 – PAGE 8
Confirmation Class Schedule
There are no upcoming events scheduled.