Confirmation

How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? Announced originally through the Lord,

it was confirmed for us by those who had heard." Hebrews 2:3

Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation of the Catholic Church, along with Baptism and the Eucharist. Through Confirmation, the baptized are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthened to live as faithful disciples of Christ. This sacrament deepens the grace of Baptism, roots us more firmly in our identity as sons and daughters of God, and equips us with the spiritual gifts needed to boldly witness to our faith in the world.

"Like Baptism which it completes, Confirmation is given only once, for it too imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual mark, the ‘character,’ which is the sign that Jesus Christ has marked a Christian with the seal of his Spirit by clothing him with power from on high so that he may be his witness."

Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1304

At St. Mary & St. Pius X you will prepare for Confirmation your 7th and 8th grade years. Learn more or register on our CCD page, here.

Confirmation Retreat

Our students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation have various requirements to complete before Spring, including service hours and a retreat. Our two Parishes join others at Damascus Mission Retreat Center for a weekend of faith-filled fun. They learn, have fun, meet new friends and grow deeper in their faith.

Adult Confirmation 

Have you been asked to be a Godparent or Sponsor, only to learn that you cannot act in that role because you have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation yourself? Or maybe you felt the tug and the call of the Holy Spirit to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Church invites you to be confirmed! If you are interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation or want to learn more about the process, please visit the Becoming Catholic page, here.