Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “Sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace.89 For “by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence, they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed. It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the Sacrament of Confirmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost.”–The CCC 1285 through 1302

Confirmation is a 2-year program that begins in the 8th grade. Those teens who are registering for Confirmation classes must be Baptized and must have received their 1st Reconciliation and their 1st Holy Communion. Contact the Religious Education Office at 505-298-7557 for additional information.