Why confirm?

As the name implies, the Sacrament of Confirmation confirms or strengthens thenew life received at Baptism. Symbolically, the bishop or priest makes the sign of the cross on the forehead using an oil called chrism. As he does so he says, ‘(Name), be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.’

Although the Holy Spirit is received at baptism, Confirmation focuses on this gift by recalling the promise of Jesus to send the Spirit. Having been baptised as a baby and raised in the Christian life, the youth is now called upon to make a more mature commitment to the Gospel.

Please pray for our students and their parents preparing for Confirmation.