The Sacrament of Confirmation:
Confirmation, is the second Sacrament of Initiation. Through Confirmation, the baptized person is sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. Here in the Archdiocese of Denver, Confirmation may be received as early as a child's third grade year.
Confirmation for Children:
During Confirmation, the focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave them special gifts to practice their faith. Catholics believe that the same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the Sacrament of Confirmation and gives them the same gifts. Typically, this sacrament is conferred upon Catholics by the bishop of a diocese or a priest/pastor delegated by the bishop.
At Holy Name,
children (2nd-5th grades) are prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation, & 1st Communion though a
Family Based Faith Formation
1st Sunday of the Month
10am-12pm
(October-May)
For a letter of explanation from our Pastor & the Faith Formation Team, click here.
Traditionally, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude (courage), knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. These gifts are supernatural graces given to the soul. The twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit are charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity. These fruits are human qualities that can be activated and perfected by the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation for Adults:
Adult Catholics may receive Confirmation whenever they are sufficiently prepared, with the approval of their parish pastor. Typically, this sacrament is conferred upon them by the bishop of a diocese or a priest/pastor delegated by the bishop.
Adults who wish to convert to Roman Catholicism are usually prepared for Confirmation through the
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) which extends for 7 - 12 months. Confirmation is typically conferred upon the convert by the parish pastor at the Easter Vigil or during the Easter season. If the convert has not received a Christian baptism, then they are first Baptized and then Confirmed during the same liturgy. Typically, this is followed by their reception of the Holy Eucharist, the third and final Sacrament of Initiation.
At Holy Name and St. Martin's,
adults are prepared for any of the
three Sacraments of Initiation during the
OCIA class on Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm.
Questions about Confirmation?
Give us a call at 970-879-0671
Or, use the form on the right:
