Confirmation

“Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation (sonship), 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)

“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. To this end catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the preparation of confirmands.” (CCC, 1309)

Confirmation Preparation for Teens

 
Adult Confirmation

Adult (age 18 and older) confirmation is available to those who have been baptized in the Catholic Church but have not been confirmed. Adults seeking confirmation should contact Shawn Gutowski, Director of Faith Formation to schedule an interview to access prior confirmation preparation and discuss confirmation preparation options available through St. Pius.

Adults who are unbaptized  or adults baptized in other Christian faith communities should see Becoming Catholic for more information on the RCIA process.