Sacrament of Confirmation
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1285.)
Confirmation Prep
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GoalsList Item 1
The Goals of Confirmation Preparation are:
1. To provide catechesis based on the above understanding of Confirmation, and also an
understanding of the Confirmation Rite and its symbols.
2. To provide a positive experience of the parish community for the candidates and their families.
3. To provide teaching and witness by lay catechists on the duties and responsibilities of fully
initiated Catholics.
4. To connect the candidate with the parish community by explaining and inviting participation in
liturgical worship and ongoing parish services and activities.
5. To provide parents/guardians and/or sponsors with and updated understanding of
Confirmation though special Catechetical sessions for them.
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ScheduleList Item 2
Confirmation Prep will include weekly Wednesday gatherings at SMYLE and monthly at home lessons with your family using the YouCat curriculum.
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SponsorList Item 3
A sponsor is one who accompanies a person on his or her journey of faith, helping a
person to deepen one’s faith relationship with God.
The first way a sponsor does this is by modeling what it means to be a person of faith who
takes seriously their call to follow Jesus.
In doing so, a sponsor can then guide the candidate on the road of discipleship.
Sponsors bring the candidates to receive the sacrament, present them to the minister for
the anointing, and will later help them to fulfill their baptismal promises faithfully under the
influence of the Holy Spirit whom they have received.
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ServiceList Item 4
By virtue of our Baptism into Christ Jesus, and affirmed in the sacrament of Confirmation, Christians
are called to live a life of service. The letter of James reminds us that faith and works go hand in hand
(2:14-26). Our faith comes alive by the works we do for the least of our sisters and brothers, for what
we do to them we do to Christ (Mt. 25:40). A life of service therefore is essential to the life of
discipleship that we are called to live out through the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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YouCat Confirmation Prep
YOUCAT Confirmation is a comprehensive, youth-focused program designed to prepare candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation through engaging lessons and theological guidance.
The YOUCAT Confirmation program is designed to help young people learn and engage with the Catholic faith in a clear, vibrant, and accessible way. It combines the YOUCAT Youth Catechism and a Confirmation Book for candidates and parents.
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Choosing a Confirmation Saint
Choosing a Confirmation saint is more than picking a name; it is selecting a heavenly friend, intercessor, and role model who will accompany you spiritually throughout your life. The saint you choose can inspire you to grow in virtues, help you overcome struggles, and deepen your relationship with God. Confirmation marks a new stage in your faith, where you receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit and are called to witness Christ in the world.
In the spring you will be asked to choose a Saint and complete the Saint Report.