Sacrament of Confirmation
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a 2 year preparation process, starting in Year 7 (12 year olds and above) and culminates in the reception of the sacrament at the end of Year 8 (13 yrs olds and above). Please refer to our "Age Requirement" page for details on class placement.
Requirements
- A clear copy of the candidate's Baptism Certificate.
- A clear copy of the candidate's Holy Communion Certificate.
- Regular attendance of classes and participation at both Confirmation retreats in preparation for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation
- If you are transferring from another Parish, or are new in the country and are looking to enrol your child to our programme in order to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please provide us with a letter or email from your former Parish or Catholic School confirming that your child has been attending faith formation classes in preparation to receive the Sacrament or was on track to receive the Sacrament within their Catholic school program. This information should be sent to our Programme Coordinator via email to: [email protected]
- If your child has not been attending catechism classes previously, or opted out of catechism classes after they received Holy Communion and are now returning for Confirmation, they will be required to join our Year 6 class, which is the class before Confirmation preparation.
- If your child has been attending catechism classes at another parish or catholic school, and is on track for Confirmation, then they will be placed in our Year 1 or Year 2 Confirmation Class, depending on their level of preparation for the sacrament at the time of registration.
About Confirmation
Confirmation is linked to the Sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist. Together, all three are called the Sacraments of initiation. In the words of the Catechism, these sacraments "lay the foundations of every Christian life." (CCC 1212) They initiate us because they provide an entrance into the fullness of life in Christ.
The relationship between Baptism and Confirmation is especially close. The Sacrament of Confirmation actually completes and deepens the grace of Baptism. Like Baptism, Confirmation is received only once, for it leaves an indelible mark on the soul. (CCC 698, 1295, 1296 1304, 1306).
The relationship between Baptism and Confirmation is especially close. The Sacrament of Confirmation actually completes and deepens the grace of Baptism. Like Baptism, Confirmation is received only once, for it leaves an indelible mark on the soul. (CCC 698, 1295, 1296 1304, 1306).