In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation that is closely connected to the Sacrament of Baptism and Eucharist. It completes the Sacrament of Baptism, brings an increase and deepening of baptismal grace and strengthens the gifts of the Spirit received at Baptism. The Sacrament of Confirmation also leads us to the Eucharist as the way to live out our lives as fully initiated Catholics.
Preparation and Formation for the Sacrament:
Eighth graders who have completed Seventh-grade Catholic religious education, Catholic School education, or Homeschooling religious education are eligible to enroll as candidates for our Confirmation preparation program. The direct preparation for Confirmation includes: weekly catechetical sessions, several “Spirit Day On Campus Retreats” accompanied by members of our CYM, and an over-nite retreat at Camp St. John’s close to the celebration and reception of the Sacrament.
Formation for the celebration of Confirmation involves the cooperative efforts of parents (the primary educators), pastors, catechists and young adults. It is a time for a young adult to become a mature, practicing Catholic, characterized by the willingness to personally follow Christ and actively participate in the vital mission of His Church. Immediate catechesis for the sacrament of Confirmation is a robust formation on what it means to be an authentic disciple of Christ. The confirmation student should be able to rationally express and zealously defend the truths of Catholic doctrine.
To assist the candidate in their preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation, a sponsor must be chosen and approved by the end of November.
Guidelines for choosing a Sponsor:
Church Requirements to be a sponsor:
Other Requirements to be a Sponsor:
If the Sponsor is a parishioner of St. Luke Parish:
Recommendations for choosing a Sponsor: