Confirmation is a completion of the baptismal grace that binds the member more perfectly to the Church and enriches them with the special strength of the Holy Spirit. It is one of the initiation sacraments into the Church.

"Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim." (Acts 2:3-4)

Preparing to Receive.

Youth
Those in 8th-12th grades participate in a concurrent preparation of the Sacrament of Confirmation while participating in regular youth programs.

Adults
Study and prepare to receive the Sacrament through the Instruction in the Catholic Faith program.

Celebrate

Youth are typically confirmed by one of the local bishops or his appointee at the Cathedral in Saint Paul.

Adults are confirmed by the pastor, usually at the Easter Vigil.