Confirmation
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Full Initiation
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The Sacrament of Confirmation along with Baptism and Eucharist, complete the Sacraments of Initiation and brings full membership in the Church.
The invocation of the Holy Spirit and the sacramental grace received fortifies the recipient in resisting temptation and truly living a Catholic Christian life. Also, one must be a fully-initiated member of the Church to function as a lector, Eucharistic Minister at Mass, or even to serve as a Baptismal godparent or Confirmation sponsor.
The Sacrament of Confirmation offers profound spiritual and practical benefits.
Biblical references: Acts 19:5-6; Acts 8:14-17; 2 Cor 1:21-22; Eph 1:13; Heb 6:2
Through Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit.
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Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation is normally conferred by a bishop or as part of the liturgy during the Easter Vigil. Please watch the weekly bulletin for announcements concerning the Sacrament of Confirmation and/or RCIA, or you may contact the parish office. (Sufficient preparatory instruction is required prior to receiving this sacrament.) In addition, please download and read the Godparent & Sponsor Guidelines document prior to selecting anyone as a sponsor.
Additional information regarding Confirmation may be found on the CCD (Grades K-8) page.
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Confirmation
This presentation explores why Pentecost is the scriptural origin of Confirmation, the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit that deepens and perfects ones baptismal grace, as well as the mission that accompanies reception of the sacrament.
(The video is part of a service from the Sophia Intstitute for Teachers.)
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Documents
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The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit are:
- Wisdom
- Understanding
- Council
- Fortitude
- Knowledge
- Piety
- Fear of the Lord
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The 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit are:
- Charity
- Joy
- Peace
- Patience
- Kindness
- Goodness
- Generosity
- Gentleness
- Faithfulness
- Modesty
- Self-control
- Chastity
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