Confirmation

CONFIRMATION

The majority of Catholics are baptised as children before they are old enough to understand what it really means. Their parents and Godparents promise to bring them up in the Catholic Faith following the example of Jesus and His teaching made clear to us through the Holy Catholic Church.

When a young person reaches an age where he or she is able to understand the difficulties and challenges of living out the Christian faith, they are invited to confirm the promises made on their behalf at Baptism through Confirmation.

Confirmation is one of seven Sacraments instituted by Christ. The effect of the Sacrament of Confirmation is a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Through Confirmation we receive the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: reverence, understanding, courage, knowledge, wisdom, awe and wonder and right judgment.

Candidates for Confirmation take the name of a saint. The saint will act as a patron and guide to the person. Candidates will usually devote time during their Confirmation classes to choosing a saint who particularly inspires them.

Details of the Confirmation course dates in the Parish are published in the Newsletter. If you are aged thirteen or over and wish to be confirmed, you should write to Fr Babu Francis stating your desire to receive the sacrament and your intention to attend the preparatory course for all candidates. Letters can be handed in at the Sacristy.

Please note that all candidates should be attending Holy Mass each Sunday at the time of application.