Confirmation

Written by carrie.haines on Aug 04, 2011

What is Confirmation?

In the Western Church the sacrament is usually administered by the bishop. At the beginning of the ceremony there is a general imposition of hands, the bishop meantime praying that the Holy Ghost may come down upon those who have already been regenerated: “send forth upon them thy sevenfold Spirit the Holy Paraclete.” He then anoints the forehead of each with chrism saying: “I sign thee with the sign of the cross and confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Finally. he gives each a slight blow on the cheek saying: “peace be with you”. A prayer is added that the Holy Spirit may dwell in the hearts of those who have been confirmed, and the rite closes with the bishop’s blessing.

If you would like to have more information about your own confirmation, please contact Gail Dimock, pastoral associate.

Youth Confirmation Preparation

Confirmation for the 2011 – 2012 year began last March  for  10th grader or 11th graders. The celebration for this class will  be celebrated on February 12,  2012 at the 10:30 mass.  Registration forms and information for the next Confirmation Preparation for Young Adults will be available January 2012. Please contact Jennie Caldwell in the office of Faith Formation at 788-1400 or Jennie@Holyinn.Org for more information or to be put on a list of those people who would like to receive the registration packet in the mail in December.

Confirmation preparation for youth who are at least 16 years old begins each January and meets monthly for one year. Volunteers are needed as Catechists, small group leaders,  and administrative support. The classes are usually held Sunday afternoon or evenings depending on the parish schedule.  Contact Person Jennie@holyinn.org or 788-1400.

Adult Confirmation

Adults who are practicing Catholics but have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation or encouraged to be confirmed in order to be fully initiated members of the Church.  In the fall we offer a programs for Adults so they can join the teens when the Bishop comes to the parish for Confirmation.  If you are interested in being one of the leaders of the program or in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call the office, 425-788-1400.