Confirmation

Confirmation

Confirmation compliments baptism by sealing and strengthening the believer to live as a child of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Catechism provides a clear list of these specific graces in #1303.

Confirmation:

  • Roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, “Abba! Father!”
  • Unites us more firmly to Christ
  • Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us
  • Renders our bond with the Church more perfect
  • Gives us the special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross.

While the age for reception of Confirmation varies from one diocese to the next, the need for preparation is universal. Preparation involves general formation for the life of discipleship and specific formation leading the confirmand to a greater unity with the Church. The Catechism explains that “preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life.” (1309)

Confirmation Sponsors

If you have been asked to be a Confirmation Sponsor, Congratulations! This invitation means that you have been asked to represent the Catholic Church well to your Candidate. If you are a person of faith or the deep desire and commitment to be and have prayed about this call, you can say YES to your Candidate.

-Our Lady of Light Parishioners please click here for the Sponsor commitment form.
-Sponsors from other parishes who are sponsoring an Our Lady of Light parishioner, click here for the Sponsor commitment form.

Confirmation for Youth

The Diocese of Venice has a religious education program which emphasizes the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation with two years of preparation during the high school years. Starting in 9th grade, students with a curiosity and interest in the Catholic faith are invited to step into Confirmation preparation, with the first year centered on introducing them to Jesus and this faith community and the second year more intensive training in following Jesus and living out the faith.

Learn more about Confirmation for High Schoolers here.

Adult and Young Adult Confirmation

Preparation for adults in the Sacrament of Confirmation is done through the Order of Christian Initiation. Learn more here.

 

Learn more about the Sacrament of Confirmation

The Gifts of the Spirit

The Fruits of the Spirit

Discerning the voice of the Spirit Abiding together podcast episode

  • Prayer by Cardinal Mercier –

    Holy Spirit, soul of my soul, I adore Thee.
    Enlighten me, guide me,
    strengthen and comfort me.
    Tell me what I ought to do
    and order me to do it.
    I promise to submit
    to anything you requirest of me,
    and to accept everything
    that Thou allowest to happen to me.
    Just show me what Thy will is. amen

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