Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit; for it had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-17).
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "Sacraments of Christian Initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded.
Confirmation (meaning to make fast or sure) perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament in which we ask the Holy Spirit 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.
Confirmation 2024
Confirmation Mass is Tuesday, May 14, at 7:00 PM
Youth Confirmation is Underway!
Registration for Youth Confirmation is now closed and classes are underway. Youth Confirmation classes are held on Thursday evenings, beginning February 1, 2024, and continuing through May 9, 2024 (no class on March 28). Additional retreat dates will be announced later.
Confirmation classes review the meaning of each Sacrament of Initiation and the importance of the Mass and personal prayer. Confirmation will be administered by the Archbishop (or his auxiliary) on May 14, 2024. Regular Mass attendance and parent involvement are crucial and required to properly prepare for this Sacrament.
Youth Confirmation classes are for students in 7th grade or the equivalent age. To learn more about Youth Confirmation at Blessed Sacrament, please contact Alison at agrennan@bspwa.org.
Confirmation Classes for Adults and Teens Aged 16 and Older is Underway!
Registration for Adult Confirmation classes has now closed and classes are underway. Classes for adults and teens aged 16 and older are held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., beginning December 6, 2023, and continuing through May 8, 2024. Classes are taught by Fr. Francis Le in the Blessed Sacrament Priory. Confirmation will be administered by the Archbishop (or his auxiliary) on May 14, 2024.
Baptized Catholics aged 16 and older who have never received the Sacrament of Confirmation may prepare for this Sacrament in a variety of ways. To learn more, please contact Alison at agrennan@bspwa.org.
Sources: New Advent, Catechism of the Catholic Church