Confirmation is seen as granting the receiver an extra-natural source of wisdom, knowledge and courage, should the person desire it with an open heart. As such, Confirmation is the fulfillment of the words of Christ who said "And ye shall know the truth" (John 8:32)
Currently preparation happens in Gr. 7 during either Catechism classes (Public school students) or in Religion classes (Catholic school students). Gr. 1-6 Catechism/Religion is the pre-requisite. There are required Parent meetings, events and service hours to complete. For information contact Christine
Note: Sacraments are a Parish function.
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION from Catholic Catechism
1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.89 For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."90
