Confirmation.
Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, sealing us for Christ's mission.
Confirmation is often misunderstood as a 'graduation' from religious education. In reality, it is a commissioning. Just as the Apostles were transformed from fearful men into bold witnesses at Pentecost, the Sacrament of Confirmation strengthens the soul to profess and defend the faith.
When the Bishop—or his delegate—lays hands on the candidate and anoints them with Sacred Chrism, they receive the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord. These gifts are tools for a life of service and holiness.
Our youth at OLMPH undergo a journey of discernment and service during their preparation, learning what it means to be an active, committed member of the Catholic Church in today's world.
"And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim."
— Acts 2:4
Catechism of the Church
CCC 1285: The effect of the sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost.
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Confirmation is a two-year preparation program for high school students. Adult Confirmation is also available through our RCIA program.
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