“Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the ‘sacraments of Christian initiation,’ whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” (Catechism 1285)
Sacramental preparation for Confirmation is comprised of classes, parent meetings and a retreat day.
Most students prepare and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation during their 7th and 8th grade school years.
Confirmation is an Initiation Sacrament. It is important that the student is an active member of the parish community into which he or she is being initiated. We ask that your student have regular attendance at both Mass and Religious Education classes for at least one year prior to receiving the Sacrament. All families must also be registered in the parish.
Adults interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to join us at RCIA.
For more information about the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact Karin Fakelman in the Youth Ministry Office at 307-235-5535 or karin@stpatricks-casper.com