The Sacrament of Confirmation
In the sacrament of confirmation, the candidates are asking questions related to their identity. For the candidates to be able to identify who they are and and how their Catholic faith helps to shape and mold the person they are in a process of becoming a disciple of Christ.
„Who am I?” is a basic question, one that most adolescents are asking. It is important for the candidates to understand themselves. They should know their likes, dislikes, what makes them happy, what makes them sad, who their friends are, and so on. Before a decision can be made in confirmation to be a follower of Jesus, the candidates should engage in this process of reflection. It is only then that they will be able to recognize who they are in relation to God, friends, Church, environment and the world. This is true of many aspects of life. In the sacrament of marriage, for example, couples are encouraged to know themselves before they can even try to know the person they are about to marry. Knowledge of one's self is essential to becoming a better person and a better disciple.
The candidates at Confirmation are affirming the faith already handed on to them by their parents and godparents. They are publicly saying now to the bishop or pastor and to all gathered that they want to continue to follow Jesus as a member of the Catholic Church. This is a big responsibility for anyone, especially an adolescent. They are committing to live as Jesus did for the rest of their lives. Fortunately, God has given us a blueprint to follow: the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes.
Policies & Procedures on the Sacrament of Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated when the teenagers are around age 15. The registration process for this Sacrament takes place during the month of November. Once the preparation program begins no other students will be admitted until the following year.
The preparation process for Confirmation involves both initial and immediate preparation. The young candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation participate in the catechetical teaching in our parish, usually since November. The teaching continues to the end of the school year.
Then, in summer-time the candidates participate in the special Confirmation Camp in our Diocesan Centre in Stella Maris.
One day before the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation the candidates participate in the communal Penitential Service and individual confession.
In the beginning of the now school year they receive the Sacrament of the Confirmation at special Feast Mass The celebration of Confirmation is normally celebrated by the Bishop. However, on those years when the Bishop is unable to be present the pastor of the parish is delegated to preside at the Confirmation.
„Who am I?” is a basic question, one that most adolescents are asking. It is important for the candidates to understand themselves. They should know their likes, dislikes, what makes them happy, what makes them sad, who their friends are, and so on. Before a decision can be made in confirmation to be a follower of Jesus, the candidates should engage in this process of reflection. It is only then that they will be able to recognize who they are in relation to God, friends, Church, environment and the world. This is true of many aspects of life. In the sacrament of marriage, for example, couples are encouraged to know themselves before they can even try to know the person they are about to marry. Knowledge of one's self is essential to becoming a better person and a better disciple.
The candidates at Confirmation are affirming the faith already handed on to them by their parents and godparents. They are publicly saying now to the bishop or pastor and to all gathered that they want to continue to follow Jesus as a member of the Catholic Church. This is a big responsibility for anyone, especially an adolescent. They are committing to live as Jesus did for the rest of their lives. Fortunately, God has given us a blueprint to follow: the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes.
Policies & Procedures on the Sacrament of Confirmation
The sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated when the teenagers are around age 15. The registration process for this Sacrament takes place during the month of November. Once the preparation program begins no other students will be admitted until the following year.
The preparation process for Confirmation involves both initial and immediate preparation. The young candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation participate in the catechetical teaching in our parish, usually since November. The teaching continues to the end of the school year.
Then, in summer-time the candidates participate in the special Confirmation Camp in our Diocesan Centre in Stella Maris.
One day before the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation the candidates participate in the communal Penitential Service and individual confession.
In the beginning of the now school year they receive the Sacrament of the Confirmation at special Feast Mass The celebration of Confirmation is normally celebrated by the Bishop. However, on those years when the Bishop is unable to be present the pastor of the parish is delegated to preside at the Confirmation.