“Then Peter and John laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit” – Acts 8:14-17
The Sacrament of Confirmation is, with Baptism and Eucharist, one of the three sacraments of initiation; confirmation completes the grace of baptism. Through the anointing with the sacred chrism the baptized person is “enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit,” and more than ever “obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed” (Catechism 1285).
Contact Sarah Romanski at 318-221-5296 ext. 118 or sromanski@sjbcathedral.org for information on the preparation program for youth and adults.
Confirmation preparation is a two-year program that usually ends with the candidate being Confirmed in the eighth grade.
The first year of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation focuses on:
The second year of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation focuses on:
Candidates in their first year and second year of preparation attend Witnessing Sessions to assist them in seeing the working of the Holy Spirit in their lives and the lives of those around them.
Parents:
Youth:
Saturday: 4:00 pm Adoration: 10:00 am ~ 2:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:30 pm
Weekdays: Monday ~ Friday: 12:10 pm
Adoration: Friday: 11:00 am
Benediction: Friday : 11:45 am
Tues, Wed, Thur: 11:30 am ~ 12:00 pm Saturday: 2:30 ~ 3:45 pm
By Appointment