Confirmation

What is Confirmation?

Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation that strengthens and deepens the grace received at Baptism.

“Confirmation is the sacrament that gives the Holy Spirit to the baptized in order to root them more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate them more firmly into Christ and the Church, strengthen their bond with the Church, associate them more closely with her mission, and help them bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.” (CCC 1285)

The sacrament of Confirmation is understood to complete and perfect the grace of Baptism, providing the recipient with the fullness of the Holy Spirit to live out their Christian faith more fully. It is often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and involves a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit to empower the individual for active participation in the life and mission of the Church.

Process Overview

Thank you for stopping by and checking out the Confirmation process at St. Christopher Parish.

Notice, that I use the word process and not program. A Sacrament is received when the recipient is ready.  This is determined by a clear conversion of faith of the Candidate and a confidence of this verified by the pastor and the Confirmation preparation team.

Less is not more in any situation.  At St. Christopher, we use proven best practices to prepare the whole person to not only receive the Sacrament, but to truly understand, love, and live their Catholic faith.  Please keep that in mind when learning about the process.

Families desiring the Sacraments should be registered in a Religious Education program beginning in grade 1 and continuing throughout their lifetime.  Sacraments are indeed Spiritual milestones, but they carry great responsibility to be used throughout life.  In other words, the Sacraments are not stopping points, like graduation, but more like a springboard to grow deeper in one’s faith.

Preparation for Confirmation requires a process of conversion that naturally progresses with the child’s mental and physical maturity.  Therefore, we begin the formal process in grade 7 with the Sacrament ideally being received in grade 9 with a seamless transition into their next phase of formation, QUEST, our high school youth ministry.

If the situation above is different that your situation, please see the F.A.Q. tab.  If you still have questions, please reach out and we will develop a process specific to your needs when possible.

2024/2025 Confirmation Preparation Year 3 Schedule

Sun, April 14, 2024, 9:45 – 11:15am – Parent/Student Orientation (If you missed this, contact the parish office and we will catch you up.  You may potentially still enter the program in the Fall.

Summer Requirements
Complete (3) Mass Reflections
Attend (1) Eucharistic Adoration
Begin considering who your sponsor will be

Sun, Sept 18, 9:45 – 11:15am – Parent/Student Session – Room 7

Sun, Oct 13, 9:45 – 11:15am Parent/Student Session – Room 7

Sun. November 17, 9:45 – 11:15am Parent/Student Session – Room 7 – Q & A with Fr. James

January 17-19, 2025 Subiaco Retreat

Sun. Feb. 9,  9:45 – 11:15am Parent/Sponsor & Student Session – Room 7

Sun. Mar. 2, 9:45 – 11:15am Parent/Sponsor & Student Session – Room 7

Sun. April 6, 9:45 – 11:15am Parent/Sponsor & Student Session – Room 7

Monday, April 19, 6:30 pm Confirmation Rehearsal with Family of Parishes at HOLY TRINITY PARISH – 325 32nd St, Port Huron, MI 48060

Tuesday, April 20, 6:30 pm Confirmation with Family of Parishes at HOLY TRINITY PARISH – 325 32nd St, Port Huron, MI 48060