Preparing for Confirmation
Why should I be Confirmed?
The Sacrament of Confirmation completes our Baptism and our initiation into the Catholic Church. In years gone by (and for adults today), Confirmation was conferred immediately after Baptism. With the introduction of infant baptism the normal practice now is to be confirmed when you are older and able to make a full commitment to your faith and the Church.
The effect of Confirmation, when received prayerfully and with sincerity, is to transform you with the power of the Holy Spirit. It marks the beginning of your adult Christian life, a process of growing in maturity that will continue as you remain faithful to prayer and the Sacraments. Once Confirmed you should expect to receive from God the grace to be more courageous in standing up for your beliefs and explaining your faith to others. The Church also expects you to play a more active part in its work of bringing people to God in whatever way suits your particular interests and talents.
In order to celebrate the Sacrament in the Easter Season, parents must be registered with Holy Cross Parish.
Confirmation for 2024-2025
**Please note: Candidates who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation MUST be baptized Roman Catholic and MUST have already received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Parents of children who have not received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Communion, must sign them up for the First Communion Prep Course and must provide a copy of their child’s Birth Certificate and Baptism Certificate.
In Holy Cross Parish, we celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in the 7th grade or higher with the candidate completing a Preparation Course. The purpose of the program is to help the candidate to participate fully in the liturgy of Confirmation.
A person being confirmed is to have one sponsor who fulfills the same requirements as a Baptism sponsor (this is, a godparent). The sponsor may be male or female and may be one of the child’s godparents. A parent cannot be a sponsor. (Canon Law 893)
Registration for Confirmation is Wednesday, September 25th here in Holy Cross Parish Hall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Deadline to sign up for First Communion is: February 23, 2025
For a Registration Form, please: