"A soul in which the Holy Spirit dwells is never weary in the presence of God; his heart gives forth a breath of love." - St. John Vianney
About Confirmation
The three Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, together constitute the sacraments of Christian initiation, whose unity must be safeguarded. Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament that gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church Teaching on Confirmation
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation
Along with Baptism and Holy Eucharist, Confirmation completes our initiation into the Catholic Church (CCC 1285).
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
Confirmation brings a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, like at Pentecost, to strengthen us in faith and mission (CCC 1287).
The Effects of Confirmation
Roots us deeper as children of God (CCC 1303)
Unites us more closely to Christ (CCC 1303)
Increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit (CCC 1303)
Strengthens our bond with the Church (CCC 1303)
Gives us courage to witness to our faith (CCC 1303)
A Permanent Mark
Leaves an indelible spiritual mark on the soul, signifying belonging to Christ forever (CCC 1304).
Minister & Rite of the Sacrament of Confirmation
The ordinary minister or Confirmation is the bishop, showing the Church’s unity (CCC 1312).
The essential Rite of Confirmation: Anointing with chrism oil and the words, “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.” (CCC 1300)
Confirmation for Youth
Bishop Earl Fernandes has announced that the age for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation will be lowered to 4th grade, beginning in fall 2025. This transition will unfold over the next four years. In response, we are transitioning our Confirmation Preparation to include both 9th and 10th grade students this year to ensure everyone currently eligible is well-prepared to receive the sacrament. We are also developing a strategic plan to align with the Bishop’s vision and will continue to keep families updated every step of the way. Stay tuned for registration details and join us as we form the next generation of saints—rooted in faith, strengthened by community, and built to last a lifetime. If your child is in 9th grade or older and ready to begin Confirmation preparation, please see the grade 9 - 12 grade registration and use the link below to register.
Confirmation for Adults
Have you received your Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist but never received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Have you been Baptized but have not yet received Confirmation or Eucharist? Are you from another faith tradition and would like to learn more about the Catholic Church?
Our OCIA team is ready to help wherever you are in your journey to learn more about the Catholic faith and complete your Sacraments of Initiation in the Catholic Church. OCIA is the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults seeking to become Catholic. Regardless of where you are in your faith journey, we have a place for you here and want to help you grow and develop within the beauty of our Catholic faith and its Sacraments.
The easiest place to begin is to fill out our online inquiry form and Tina Bowie, our OCIA director, will reach out to you. You can also contact Tina directly at 614-833-0485 Ext. 227 or tbowie@setonparish.com
Have Questions?
Please contact our parish office staff for additional information.
