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Confirmation
The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. If baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, confir- mation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. The real confession of Christ consist in this 'that the whole man submits himself to Truth, in the judgment of his understanding, in the submission of his will and in the consecration of his whole power of love . . . To do this, poor-spirited man is only able when he has been confirmed by God's grace'
This confirmation in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a firm profession of faith has always been the particular effect which Catholic tradition has ascribed to the sacrament. It is effect which complements and completes that of baptism. Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character.
This confirmation in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a firm profession of faith has always been the particular effect which Catholic tradition has ascribed to the sacrament. It is effect which complements and completes that of baptism. Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character.
Youth Confirmation
Our sacramental preparation program for Confirmation is designed for baptized youth in high school (Grades 9-12), though it is preferred that students participate in Confirmation Preparation during the Freshman or Sophomore years. Classes meet 2-3 Sundays per month from 5-6:30 pm. For the 2023/24 school year, classes will meet at St. Michael (101 St. Michaels Drive, Charlestown, IN).
The Sacrament of Confirmation (for youth) is ordinarily celebrated and administered by the local Archbishop according to his schedule with other young people of the parish and surrounding parishes. Typically, this celebration takes place the 3rd or 4th weekend of October for the parishes of New Albany Deanery.
The Sacrament of Confirmation (for youth) is ordinarily celebrated and administered by the local Archbishop according to his schedule with other young people of the parish and surrounding parishes. Typically, this celebration takes place the 3rd or 4th weekend of October for the parishes of New Albany Deanery.
Confirmation Registration
- All youth that plan to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the 2023/24 school year must complete a Confirmation Registration Form by September 24, 2023. The parent Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 24 at 2 pm at St. Michael. The first class meeting is Sunday, October 1, 5-6:30 pm.
- Youth preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation must meet the following requirements:
- Must be Baptized
- Must be in High School (Grades 9-12)
- Regularly attend and participate in Mass
- Able to attend all scheduled Confirmation Classes, NET Retreats (hosted at St. Michael), a Confirmation Retreat, Confirmation Rehearsal, & the Deanery Confirmation Celebration (Dates TBD).
- Family must be registered members of St. Michael or St. Francis Xavier
Confirmation Sponsors
- All Candidates for Confirmation must have a Confirmation Sponsor. Sponsors must meet the following requirements:
- Sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church
- Sponsor must be at least 16 years of age
- Sponsor must have received all Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, & Confirmation
- Sponsor cannot be the youth's parent
- Sponsor must attend at least one activity, be present at Confirmation Rehearsal, & be present at the Deanery Confirmation Celebration
- Sponsor should assist Confirmation Candidate with Saint selection, pray with/for candidate, and encourage candidate to actively take part in the Confirmation Preparation Program
For information about preparing for Confirmation, please contact:
Jessica Sarver, Pastoral Associate Email: religioused@northclarkcountycatholic.org