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Confirmation
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Living Your Faith Through ConfirmationConfirmation, along with Baptism and Eucharist, is one of three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic faith. Through Confirmation, the baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. With the grace of the Holy Spirit, Confirmation calls each of us to be witnesses of Christ in both word and deed.
Confirmation is offered for already baptized and catechized adults (18 years and older) through Adult Confirmation sessions held throughout the year. Contact Deacon Tom for schedule and more information at 919-362-0414, ext 124 or [email protected].
For teens, Diocesan guidelines require a two-year sacramental preparation for Confirmation. Youth entering grades 9 through 11 may register for Confirmation if they have not yet been confirmed and have a sincere desire to receive this sacrament. Find more information below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements, you must also be prepared to set aside the time to attend a retreat each year of preparation, attend Confirmation classes in your second year, complete service hours, etc. There is no mandatory grade or age. Be confirmed when you can fully commit both to the process and to the practice of our religion. Reception of Confirmation by the candidate “obliges them more firmly to be witnesses to Christ by word and deed and to spread and defend the faith” (Canon 879). The candidate and a parent will be asked to sign a commitment affirming that they understand the requirements.
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Sacraments are to be received in the parish of registration because sacraments belong to your Church community. Our Diocese both supports and requires this theological understanding of sacraments.
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The date for Confirmation is set by the Bishop’s Office.
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There is no fee for Confirmation Registration. We ask that you give to the parish offertory. This can be a recurring or a one time donation. You may use your envelopes or give online. Click below to give to the parish offertory online.
Parish Online Giving
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Yes. Contact Deacon Tom. His information is below.
College students can contact their campus ministry or Catholic parish that serves the campus community. The Holy Spirit acts upon each of us differently.
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Questions?
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Donna Shinnyouthmin2saintandrew.orgConfirmation Coordinator
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Christine Wagnerfdofficesaintandrew.orgFaith Formation Secretary
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Deacon Tom O'Brienadult_faithsaintandrew.orgDirector of Adult Faith Formation
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