Confirmation

Many young people and sometimes, even their parents think of the Sacrament of Confirmation as a graduation ceremony. The reality is, Confirmation is not the end, it is only the beginning of a life committed to Christ and His Church.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that “Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.” (CCC 1316)

“Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Since Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist form a unity, it follows that “the faithful are obliged to receive this sacrament at the appropriate time,” for without Confirmation and Eucharist, Baptism is certainly valid and efficacious, but Christian initiation remains incomplete.” (CCC 1306)

Young people who have not yet been Confirmed should enter the parish Faith Formation program and adults who have never received the Sacrament can enter the RCIA program or receive the formation in another forum. Periodically series of conferences are proposed for adults and young adults to prepare them for the Sacrament.

For Children Contact: DRE@stjral.org
For Adults Contact:
 The Parish Office at 919-231-6364.