The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of three Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church. The Confirmed member of the Church is gifted with the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, like the apostles on the day of Pentecost.

Effects of Confirmation

From this fact, Confirmation brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace:

• It roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!";
• It unites us more firmly to Christ;
• It increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;
• It renders our bond with the Church more perfect;
• It gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross:

“Recall then that you have received the spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear in God's presence. Guard what you have received. God the Father has marked you with his sign; Christ the Lord has confirmed you and has placed his pledge, the Spirit, in your hearts.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1303)

 

Teen/High School Confirmation at St. Ignatius

• Every baptized teen not yet confirmed can and should receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Without Confirmation, Christian Initiation remains incomplete.
• Classes are held on Sundays from 9:45am until 11:15am
• Classes are for ALL High School students who attend St. Ignatius Catholic School and all other Government and Private Schools on island.

The preparation process is 2½ years.

• Year 7 - Pre-Confirmation
• Year 8 – 1st Year Confirmation
• Year 9 – 2nd Year Confirmation

Confirmation is celebrated in January or February when your child is in Year 9 of High School.

To register, please click here
 

Adult Confirmation

Please see RCIA
 

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For more information or to register for Confirmation classes, contact:

O’Neil Miller
St. Ignatius Church office
Phone: 949-6797
Email: o’[email protected]