"The ceremony known for centuries now as 'Confirmation' is connected in the Catholic tradition with the gift of the Holy Spirit which Christ promised His Church and fulfilled at Pentecost...The Council of Trent declared it 'a true and proper sacrament,' one of the seven of the new law (Denziger 844, 871). Confirmation is described as the giving of the Holy Spirit for strengthening (ad robur), as He was given to the Apostles on Pentecost, so that the Christian might boldly confess Christ's name...In Confirmation there is a giving of the Holy Spirit. This gift is the perpetuation of Pentecost in the Church. It is directed towards the public profession and witness of the faith. Lastly, it involves a strengthening of the Christian life of the recipients for this mission".
(Michael J. Taylor. The Sacraments. Alba House Press: New York; 1981, 186.)

Children are expected to receive a Catholic upbringing in their family life, to worship regularly at Sunday Mass, and to receive ongoing religious education in the years preceding the reception of this sacrament. The Religious Education Program prepares students for the receipt of this sacrament.

Adults who are interested in receiving this sacrament may contact Parish Office (908) 234-1265.