Confirmation
For on him the Father, God, has set his seal. (John 6:27)
Scriptural Foundation for Confirmation
Confirmation at All Saints!
At confirmation we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and confirm our baptismal promises. Greater awareness of the grace of the Holy Spirit is conferred through the anointing of chrism oil and the laying on of hands by the Bishop. Through the Sacrament of Confirmation we renew our baptismal promises and commit to living a life of maturity in the Christian faith. Students are typically in grades 8-9.
Important Confirmation Documents
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Confirmation Study: Mass worksheetList Item 1
Faith in Action: Mass Connection worksheet applies what you hear in the Bible readings and homily to your life today.
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Confirmation Study: Saint worksheetList Item 2
Guide to Choosing A Confirmation Name, and Criteria to Writing Your Essay about Your Confirmation Name
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Confirmation Study: Community Service ProjectList Item 3
Questionaire to guide selection of a confirmation community service project. Includes what the Corporal Works of Mercy are. After completing the project, you'll present it to the class verbally, in a report, tri-board or Power Point form.
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Confirmation Study: Questions to KnowList Item 4
List of aboiut 27 official questions the Bishop will ask during the Sacrament of Confirmation. You'll want to study these well so you'll be prepared to answer the Bishop correctly.
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Confirmation Sponsor Form
Your sponsor will fill out this form. They'll need to be able to answer yes to these:
- I am a Roman Catholic.
- I am at least 16 years old.
- I have received Confirmation and Holy Eucharist in the Catholic Church.
- I am free to receive Holy Communion when I come to Mass.
- I am someone other than a parent of this candidate.
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Confirmation: Frequently Asked Questions
Each year's celebration of the Sacrament of Confession has variations in when and where it takes place. Details are here
