Confirmation

 “And they were filled with the holy spirit" Acts 2:4

What is Confirmation?  

The Sacrament of Confirmation is essentially linked to the Sacrament of Baptism. Children receive it at a later time (sometime after they have attained the “age of reason”) and can freely choose to receive it. Adults who are baptized receive Confirmation at the same time. This sacrament completes Baptism because it calls the individual to a fuller living of the Christian life and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Young parishioners (typically eighth grade) who are baptized and interested in further exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.