Confirmation – St Barnabas Parish

The Sacrament of Confirmation

What is Confirmation?

The Sacrament of Confirmation builds on what was begun in Baptism and what was nourished in the Holy Eucharist. It completes the process of initiation into the Christian community, and it matures the soul for the work ahead. Confirmation means accepting responsibility for your faith and your destiny. The focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) and gave them courage to practice their faith. The same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives them the same gifts and fruits.

In Confirmation the bishop seals us, the baptized, with the Gift of the Holy Spirit. This sacrament is intended to:

root us more deeply as sons and daughters of God,
incorporate us more firmly into Christ,
strengthen our bond with the Church,
associate us more closely with the mission of the Church, and
strengthen us to bear witness to the Christian faith.

Register for Confirmation 2021

Registration for students grade 7 and older to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2021 is NOW CLOSED. If you missed registration, you will be able to register in the fall to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Spring of 2022.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

If your child is approaching seventh grade, or is a little older; we want to continue to assist you in raising your child in the faith and prepare them to make their faith their own. If you have any further questions, please call the Parish Office to speak with our Pierre Dorval, Youth Minister.

If you are an adult, 18 years or older, who is seeking more information on how to become a member of the Catholic Church, please refer The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). If you are a baptized Catholic who never received Confirmation, please call the parish office to speak with Fr. Hansoo Park.

“Remember, then, that you received a spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear. Keep safe what you received. God the Father sealed you, Christ the Lord strengthened you and sent the Spirit into your hearts as the pledge of what is to come.”

St. Ambrose

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