Sacrament

Confirmation

The Catholic sacrament of Confirmation is a sacred rite through which baptized individuals receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and are strengthened in their faith. It is considered one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, along with Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Confirmation is typically received during adolescence or adulthood, after an individual has reached a certain level of maturity and is ready to publicly affirm their faith. The sacrament is administered by a bishop, or in some cases, a priest delegated by the bishop, through the laying on of hands and anointing with holy chrism (consecrated oil).

Requirements

For teens enrolled in high school entering 10th or 11th grade.
12th grade: by appointment with the Director of Religious Education, Carol Moreno.
The program lasts two years.
30 hours of service by the Confirmation date: each year, 8 hours helping at church and 7 hours helping in the community.
Bring proof of your community service hours (for example: school events, City of Selma or ROTC).

Documents to bring

First year: copy of the birth certificate.
First year: copy of the baptismal certificate.
First year: copy of the First Communion certificate.
Second year: no copies are needed, only the updated registration form.

How to register

Registration is not accepted unless all the requirements are met.

Cost or suggested offering

$60 per year, per child.