The Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation is the Sacrament which gives us the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. It completes the grace we receive at Baptism and helps to make us strong and faithful followers of Jesus Christ.

Confirmation requires two full years of previous instruction and the Fall Program. Confirmation is normally received in the fall of the ninth grade. Candidates in grades 10-12 must have completed the 7th and 8th grade curriculum. After reception of the Sacrament, students are expected to continue in the High School Religion Program. Children cannot be considered for the Sacraments unless they are attending Mass on a regular basis. All children in the program must attend Sunday Mass.

Contact

Sister Josita: 845-782-7240

Fax: 845-782-5192

PVMI Confirmation Coordinator: 845-783-2251

Sacrament of Confirmation

The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. If baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. The real confession of Christ consist in this 'that the whole man submits himself to Truth, in the judgment of his understanding, in the submission of his will and in the consecration of his whole power of love . . . To do this, poor-spirited man is only able when he has been confirmed by God's grace'

This confirmation in the power of the Holy Spirit leading to a firm profession of faith has always been the particular effect which Catholic tradition has ascribed to the sacrament. It is effect which complements and completes that of baptism.

The Church Teaches

Confirmation is a true sacrament instituted by Christ and different from baptism. It is administered by laying-on of hands and anointing with chrism accompanied by prayer. The chrism is blessed by the bishop and the bishop administers the sacrament. All baptized persons can and should be confirmed. The effect of the sacrament of confirmation is to give strength in faith and for the confession of faith and to impress an indelible character.

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Church of the Sacred Heart
26 Still Road
Monroe, NY 10950