Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation

"Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or 'confirm' the baptized in unison with Christ and equip them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church" (The Glossary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church).

The prophets of the Old Testament foretold that God's Spirit would rest upon the Messiah to sustain his mission. Their prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus the Messiah was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus on the occasion of his baptism by John. Jesus' entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit. Before he died, Jesus promised that the Spirit would be given to the Apostles and to the entire Church. After his death, he was raised by the Father in the power of the Spirit.

Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults | en español

Pray

Prayer to the Holy Spirit | en español

Prayer for Charity in Truth

Learn

Explore the USCCA to learn about the liturgy of Confirmation and the effects of the sacrament. | en español

Following Christ in the Holy Spirit: Discernment of the Holy Spirit | en español

Embracing Our Universal Call to Holiness | en español

Act

Confirmation: Strengthened by the Spirit, Called to Action | en español

A How-to-Pray Primer for Parents and Families | en español

Are You a 3G Catholic?

Adolescent Catechesis: A Catechesis that Engages Youth for Discipleship