Confirmation

Confirmation

“The reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace” (CCC 1285).


“Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child’s earliest years. This already happens when family members help one another to grow in faith by witness of a Christian life in keeping with the Gospel. Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of

instruction in the faith.” (CCC 2226)


“Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit – his actions, his gifts, and his biddings – in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of the Christian life. To this end, catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the

parish community.” (CCC 1309).