CONFIRMATION
Making the Decision to be Confirmed
The Confirmation Preparation at St. Thomas Aquinas is grounded in the truth that growth in the knowledge and practice of our faith is a lifelong journey. We aim to help our youth recognize that Confirmation is an important step that gives them the choice to say “Yes” to God and “Yes” to their Catholic faith. Confirmation offers the opportunity to complete the promises made at baptism and receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation Preparation Program
From the time we are baptized we are truly preparing for Confirmation. All Faith Formation offerings have the goal of building up our youth to be Disciples of Christ and leaders in the Catholic Church.
Understanding the Sacrament of Confirmation
The effect of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the same spirit that was granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost. This is the powerful Holy Spirit that brought the apostles out from hiding in the upper room to go out and preach the Good News without fear (CCC1302). In the sacrament of Confirmation a person will experience, affirm, and receive in a deeper way the life of the Holy Spirit that they first received at baptism. Confirmation both “confirms” and strengthens baptismal grace (CCC1303).
Confirmation Checklist
How does a young person begin preparation for Confirmation?
What can a parent or sponsor do to help their Confirmation Candidate on their faith journey toward Confirmation?