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Confirmation
“When the day of Pentecost came it found them gathered in one place. Suddenly from up in the sky there came a noise like a strong, driving wind which was heard all through the house where they were seated. Tongues of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:1-4)
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Confirmation is one of the three sacraments that fully initiates one into the Catholic Christian Church (along with the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist).
The purpose of the sacrament of Confirmation is to strengthen the individual in the Holy Spirit, empowering him or her to act more strongly as a witness to Christ’s Gospel. During this sacrament, the Bishop (or his delegate) anoints the candidates with oil and confers upon them the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation Preparation
Preparation for the sacrament begins in the home. Nothing can replace the importance and effectiveness of living the faith as a domestic church at home. Our Parish School of Religion starts in kindergarten and goes until 8th grade. Conferring of the sacrament takes place in the 7th grade. A person's faith journey surely does not stop at confirmation. Our vision for youth formation, here at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel, includes high school youth ministry. This time as a fully initiated member of the Church allows our young parishioners to choose to live their faith. Active participation in high school ministry will help them practice this choice, and will serve their faith life after graduation.
In order to be confirmed, a person must be able to renew their baptismal promises, participate regularly in the Celebration of the Eucharist, be free from serious sin, and present a reasonable indication of intention to live out the Catholic Faith. Rather than a completion of tasks to “earn” the sacrament, Confirmation preparation activities and works are meant to provide the environment for one to examine their faith and lifestyle and come to the realization that receiving the sacrament of Confirmation is not an ending of a program or graduation from a course but is an experience of growth and commitment to one’s faith.
For further information please contact our DRE, Paige Knobles, through her email [email protected]
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