Confirmation

SACRAMENT OF INITIATION

"Receive the Holy Spirit." (Jn 20:22)

In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is “sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.

Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation will take place during the third grade (instead of high school).

If you have any questions, please contact CRE Director, Carey Auschwitz.

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What is the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Confirmation deepens our baptismal life that calls us to be missionary witnesses of Jesus Christ in our families, neighborhoods, society, and the world. . . . We receive the message of faith in a deeper and more intensive manner with great emphasis given to the person of Jesus Christ, who asked the Father to give the Holy Spirit to the Church for building up the community in loving service.

Diocesan Addendum

Preparation for Confirmation will be completed and will be held in the third grade instead of during high school.

Parishes in the Diocese will begin transitioning to this over the next five years.

This change was discerned based on the work of the Diocesan Confirmation Commission which included priests, deacons, catechetical leaders, parents, and diocesan staff reflecting the various parish and school dynamics of the diocese.

Please see the following documents for more information.

For more information, contact Carey Auschwitz; carey@bartlesvillecatholic.org.

Restored Order Letter