Sacrament of Confirmation
One of the Sacraments of Initiation into the Church,
together with Baptism and Eucharist. "Confirmation completes the grace of
Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or
'confirm' the baptized union with Christ and equip them for active participation
in the worship and apostolic life of the Church." (Catechism of the Catholic
Church -glossary)
Those wishing to be confirmed should contact their local parish office
for preparation.
Archdiocesan Policy and Guidelines for
Confirmation Preparation:
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Practical Guidelines for Confirmation Planning (rev.
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According to Canon Law:
Canon 879
The sacrament of confirmation impresses a character and by it the baptized, continuing on the path of Christian initiation, are enriched by the gift of the Holy Spirit and bound more perfectly to the Church; it strengthens them and obliges them more firmly to be witnesses to Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith.
Canon 889
1. All baptized persons who have not been confirmed and only they are capable of receiving confirmation.
2. Outside the danger of death to be licitly confirmed it is required, if the person has the use of reason, that one be suitably instructed, properly disposed and able to renew one's baptismal promises.
Canon 890
The faithful are obliged to receive this sacrament (Confirmation) at the appropriate time; their parents and shepherds of souls, especially pastors, are to see to it that the faithful are properly instructed to receive it and approach the sacrament at the appropriate time.
Canon 891
The Sacrament of Confirmation is to be conferred on the faithful at about the age of discretion unless the conference of bishops determines another age or there is danger of death or in the judgment of the minister a grave cause urges otherwise.
Canon 892
As far as possible a sponsor for the one to be confirmed should be present; it is for the sponsor to see that the confirmed person acts as a true witness to Christ and faithfully fulfills the obligations connected with this sacrament.
Canon 893
1. To perform the role of sponsor, it is necessary that a person fulfill the conditions mentioned in canon 874.
2. It is desirable that the one who undertook the role of sponsor at baptism be sponsor for confirmation.
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